Israel's Medical Achievements

A molecule to repair all cells

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a molecule, 1,8-diaminooctane, that helps cells repair damaged tissue. It could eventually prevent age-related disorders like Alzhei...

Ultrasound scans on MDA Ambulances

Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics on Israeli Intensive Care ambulances and helicopters will use ultrasound probes to monitor patients' hearts and locate IV points in hard-to-detect veins. If an ult...

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Science & Technology

A novel rechargeable silicon battery

Researchers at Israel's Technion Institute have developed a proof-of-concept, design, and architecture for a novel rechargeable silicon (Si) battery. The breakthrough could lead to cheap, available...

Good Result!

Israel's Lavie Bio (see previously) has delivered, to US customers, its total production of Result(TM) - its sustainable microbial-based inoculant for improving wheat yields. The ...

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Israel is Inclusive &
Global

First female Military Secretary is inaugurated

Brigadier General Naama Rosen Grimberg has been formally appointed as the first female Military Secretary to the Israeli President (see previously). For the first time there are n...

El Al gets permission to fly over Saudi Arabia

El Al has received official permission from Saudi Arabia to fly over its territory. Duration of flights to Thailand drops from eleven hours down to eight-and-a-half hours.

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Culture, Entertainment & Sport

The story of “Hawkeye”

Fascinating article and autobiography about Israel's Giora Epstein (Even). He retired from the Israel Air Force at the age of 59 and then worked for 20 years as an El Al pilot. He is officially the...

PSG win French Super Cup in Tel Aviv

In front of a capacity crowd of 30,000 at Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium, Paris Saint-Germain won the prestigious French Super Cup (Troph?e des Champions), beating F.C Nantes 4-0. The match was also...

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Economy & Business

300+ desert tech companies

The first report of DeserTech and Start-Up Nation Central highlights Israel's strength and potential for tackling desert challenges. More than 300 Israeli start-up companies are developing agricult...

Innoviz’s $4 billion client is Volkswagen

Israel's Innoviz (see previously) revealed that Volkswagen is the carmaker that placed a $4 billion order with it. Innoviz will be the direct LiDAR (light detection and ranging) l...

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The Jewish State

Talmud period storage jars found at Shiloh

Five intact large storage jars have been unearthed at Shiloh in Samaria, under the floor of a building from the Talmudic period (200-400 CE). Previous finds date from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzant...

84 South Americans start new lives in Israel

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) brought 84 new South American immigrants to Israel. Originally from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru, their ...

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