One new drug may treat both Covid-19 and Alzheimer’sAZTherapies has raised over $100 million and is building collaborations with Israeli institutions to commercialize the treatment after its expected FDA approval next year. June 26, 2020
How goats have become firefighters in IsraelSometimes complex problems require creative solutions. Israeli towns are preventing fires with the help of some unusual firefighters. June 22, 2020
Even coronavirus can’t conquer wedding fever in Israel“In the end, it was a very beautiful wedding because the people who came were more motivated to add positive energy to the celebration,” the bride reports. March 18, 2020
Israeli technology creates drinking water from air for Gaza neighborhoodWatergen’s water-from-air machine steps in to ease the situation of Gaza’s rapidly depleting water supply. February 21, 2020
Israelis plan to produce world’s first ‘super wine’What if the health benefits of a daily glass of red wine could be supersized? Israeli agricultural researchers are working on it. January 19, 2020
When at-risk and special-needs kids bunk together at Israeli campWhat happens when an Israeli program puts two unexpected groups of campers together? My Piece of the Puzzle says it’s magical. January 19, 2020
This Jerusalem pill can fix the root cause of diabetesConcenter Biopharma of Jerusalem is developing a drug to treat and even prevent type 2 diabetes by restoring the body’s insulin sensitivity. January 13, 2020
Israeli firm partners with Honda on engine with just one moving partUnlike most conventional engines made of hundreds of parts, the Aquarius Engine has just 20 components and one moving part. December 11, 2019
Israeli wheat exhibit stirs up big emotions in TokyoAn Israeli installation titled 'Goren' won first prize — the Big Emotions Award – as part of the Jerusalem Design Week delegation at Design Art Tokyo 2019 in October. December 3, 2019
Bacteria-free bedding? Israeli chemists’ new invention helps free hospitals of infectionSonovia’s technique, developed at Bar-Ilan University, could also make fabrics fire resistant, water repellant and even body odor-proof. October 23, 2019
What happens if you soak a tutu in the Dead Sea?Landau and her team submerged objects ranging from a tutu to a cello in the mineral-rich lake and documented their crystallizing transformation. October 17, 2019
Israel gets serious about growing the kind of cannabis that really helps peopleThe first scientist licensed to research the whole cannabis plant describes her pioneering work to make medical cannabis effective, safe and standardized. September 27, 2019
Ancient Galilee mosaic suggests Gospels’ incident took place elsewhere than thoughtIsraeli archaeologists uncover and preserve a remarkable mosaic showing what could be the Feeding the Multitude incident from the Gospels. September 12, 2019
Israeli startup totally reinventing how cars are builtREE’s innovative modular platform houses all of a car’s major components – brakes, thermal systems, motor and drivetrain – next to the wheels. September 9, 2019
New Israeli satellite to find cosmic blasts, black holesWeizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency of the Ministry of Science and Technology are heading this international project. August 27, 2019
Going underground with Israel’s fearless caversIsrael's unique and breathtaking subterranean scenery is attracting a growing number of cavers. It’s not for the faint-hearted though. August 4, 2019
Meet the Israeli conductor harmonizing East and WestConductor Tom Cohen's background led him to combine Middle Eastern and Western musical traditions that join together at the Arabesque Acre Festival. June 6, 2019
Harry Potter is buried in Israel and you can visit his graveThe tomb of a real-life Harry Potter who was stationed with the British Army in pre-state Israel is one of the country’s most unusual tourist attractions. May 23, 2019
Israel invents first flying-driving-crawling robotRobot drone from Ben-Gurion U could be used for search and rescue, agriculture, maintenance, cleaning, filming, entertainment and security. May 20, 2019
Why toymakers Kinder and LEGO are looking to Israel for ideasBezalel Academy of Art and Design Jerusalem partners with major toymakers to create new designs that could hit the market next year. April 28, 2019
Tel Aviv culinary platform plates up emerging chefsL28 fuses Israeli innovation and a vibrant culinary scene to create a unique and delicious new experience. April 23, 2019
Israeli tech will keep runways safer at Beijing airportXsight Systems' RunWize foreign object debris detection solution chosen to enhance runway safety and capacity at China's main international airport. April 21, 2019
Bible-era chicken egg reconstructed in Israel, cracking historical mysteryFirst Temple era eggshells have been reconstructed using advanced technology. They are the earliest evidence of chicken eggs found thus far in the Near East. April 19, 2019
Electronic sports: Israel’s next hi-tech frontierWith the definition of competitive athletics changing, it may be in Israel’s interest to groom professional sports gamers to compete globally. April 13, 2019
A timeline of milestones on Israel’s amazing journey to the moonIsrael's space journey started with small communications satellites and on Thursday is set to culminate in a moon landing. April 11, 2019
Smile! Israeli study shows happy coaches help teams winExpressions of happiness directed at players before the game begins will increase the chances of leading at half-time, Israeli research shows. March 18, 2019
7 Israeli technologies invented for busy parentsToo busy to shout at the kids to come for dinner? Or to fold the laundry? Check out the Israeli technologies that can make your life easier. March 11, 2019
Israel national library’s new music app rises to top of the chartsFeel like listening to a good old Arik Einstein song or discovering music from the next superstar? Shiri offers everything from Sasha Argov to Zohar Argov. February 17, 2019
Not scarred for life: Israel’s new pediatric center gives children hopeIsraeli doctors pioneered a cutting-edge laser surgery technique to dramatically decrease scarring in child burn victims. January 31, 2019
Israel hosts, and wins, international judo grand prixJudo dominated the news and the streets in Israel as local judokas won 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze in the season opener for the IJF World Judo Tour. January 29, 2019
North America loves easy-peeling Israeli mandarin orangesLong shelf-life, virtually no seeds and an easily peeled rind lead to an expected 70% sales growth in US and Canada for Orri Jaffa mandarins. January 28, 2019
New film tells of fake Mossad diving resort with real mission to save livesIn the early 1980s, the Mossad spy agency ran a diving resort in Sudan for the sole purpose of spiriting Ethiopian Jews to safety in Israel. Sounds like a script from a movie? Now it is. January 28, 2019
Israeli scientists make plastic from microorganisms that feed on seaweedNew Israeli discovery overcomes need for fertile soil and fresh water in the creation of eco-friendly bioplastics by using saltwater seaweed. January 16, 2019
Israeli scientist can inject ideas into your dreamsIsraeli neuroscientist Moran Cerf’s astounding dream insights can help us change thinking, improve performance and be entertained during sleep. January 14, 2019
Israeli-led group buys endangered coral reef in BelizeThis is My Earth has crowdfunded $30k – much of it from Israelis – toward the purchase and protection of a strategic parcel of the Turneffe Atoll. January 13, 2019
Jews meet Aztecs to create new superfoodIsraeli students find a blue-and-white way to help introduce protein-rich algae into daily diets. January 11, 2019
Tel Aviv’s all-natural mowing machine: 16 sheep plus 2 border colliesA shepherd and his flock take the natural approach to keeping Ganei Yehoshua Park weed-free and attractive to native plants, birds and butterflies. January 8, 2019
Technology: Israel swims against tide of worldwide water crisisSmart technologies and policies at the country’s largest desalination and wastewater-treatment plants keep the water running. January 7, 2019
Israeli startup puts the squeeze on overly sweet fruit-juiceIsraeli company Better Juice brings together oranges and high-tech to create a healthier glass of OJ. December 26, 2018
Mom’s melanoma leads to Israeli device for early detectionOfir Aharon invented a new technology and put it into a patented scanner that shows early deterioration of skin lesions before they become pigmented. December 24, 2018
Israeli breakthrough in battle against virusesIsraeli researchers explore how to end virus 'hijacking' of the immune system. December 16, 2018
Israeli startup makes Peter Rabbit hop out of the bookTel Aviv-based Inception adding augmented reality to beloved children’s stories published by Penguin Random House. December 13, 2018
Startup nation is becoming the artificial intelligence nation‘This sector’s vital signs are positive,’ reports IVC Research in its summary of Israeli artificial intelligence startups. December 11, 2018
Israeli invention: Wheelchair-bound groom stands under canopy'You made our night as close as possible to perfection,’ writes newlywed to makers of the UPnRIDE smart wheelchair, soon to go on the market. November 22, 2018
Israeli study finds medical clowning no jokeWhen a therapeutic clown accompanied children treated in sex-abuse and gastro clinics, the procedure was easier for patient, parent and medical staff. November 20, 2018
Israeli scientists invent unrejectable organsBreakthrough development uses a patient's own stomach cells, cutting the risk of an immune response to implanted organs. November 19, 2018
Teleport to the stadium: Israeli sports tech reinvents industryCheck out the three hottest new startups in Israel’s growing sports-tech ecosystem: Texel, Heed and Pixellot. November 14, 2018
Israeli gets mugged, reinvents 911 for the next generationAmir Elichai’s startup Carbyne updates emergency call services for the high-tech era, enabling operators to get help to callers faster and more efficiently. November 11, 2018
Israeli ultrasound breakthrough allows doctors to examine patients remotelyWith an Israeli startup's new technology, physicians can perform virtual ultrasound examinations, without the patient present. November 1, 2018
Israeli student invents Robat, a robot that navigates like a batRobat has an ultrasonic speaker that produces frequency-modulated chirps, plus two ultrasonic microphone ‘ears’ and an artificial neural network. October 23, 2018
Good Vibrations! Israel’s Technion finds positive emotions may shrink tumorsResearchers at the Technion successfully shrank malignant tumors in mice by manipulating the brain’s reward system. October 23, 2018
Israeli named BBC Philharmonic chief conductorOmer Meir Wellber, 36, also is principal guest conductor at Semperoper Dresden and music director of Ra’anana Symphonette Orchestra in Israel. October 15, 2018
Developed in Israel, digital glasses offer hope to visually impairedGroundbreaking digital eyewear now under development in Israel projects images only onto the healthy parts of eyes with retinal damage. September 25, 2018
Israeli kidney donations triple due to Orthodox Jewish donorsThe number of annual live kidney transplants in Israel has nearly tripled since 2010. New research says the growth is due to Orthodox donors. September 17, 2018
Israeli natural flavor company acquired for $7.1 billionInternational Flavors & Fragrances of New York will combine with Frutarom to create global leader in taste, scent and nutrition. May 7, 2018
Israeli technology: Your voice will guide your chores, healthcare and drivingIn five years, voice tech will help doctors diagnose and operate, carmakers provide customized web content, HR professionals judge job applicants and more. April 8, 2018
