Israel's Medical Achievements

3D printed implants to help two women walk

In an Israeli first, two women have each been given a 3D printed titanium alloy implant to replace a broken talus (the main connector between the foot and leg). Doctors at Beilinson Hospital in Pet...

Liver cancer treatment available

I reported previously on the Namodenoson (CF102) liver cancer treatment from Israel's Can-Fite. After Phase 2 testing, a supply of CF102 has been manufactured for "compassionate use" on critically...

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Science & Technology

From the molecular to the macro

Ben-Gurion University Professor Muhammad Bashouti (an Israeli Arab) has used his research into molecular properties to invent some amazing devices. An optical biosensor to diagnose disease; lens fi...

More investment into plastic recycling

The Israel Innovation Authority has approved the establishment of the CIRCLE consortium, and investment of NIS 30 million, to promote the development of recycling technologies, and the use of recyc...

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Israel is Inclusive &
Global

Israeli honors memory of 9/11 victims

Israel marked the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with its annual memorial ceremony to honor those who perished. For the first time, it included the "Tribute in Light" - 2 beams of ligh...

IAF commander awarded Legion of Merit

The Legion of Merit is the United States' sixth highest honor. It was recently awarded to Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin for his "exceptionally meritorious service" having "enh...

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Culture, Entertainment & Sport

Oud festival celebrates 20 years

The annual Oud Festival marks its 20th year with ten days of 13 events, from Nov 21 - 30, in a number of Jerusalem venues. Performers include musicians from Turkey, Armenia, the USA, India and Isra...

Potentially shattering, but not speed records

Israeli artist Boris Shpeizman's childhood dream was to own a motorcycle. Now he has built one - entirely out of glass. Shpeizman works with "hot glass," a technique where glass is heated to a liqu...

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Economy & Business

Ben Gurion airport’s busiest month ever

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport in August saw a record 2.8 million passengers - over 2% higher than August 2018. July's 2.4 million passengers was 10% more than July 2018. Meanwhile, passenger traffic...

Four of top 50 entrepreneurial universities are Israeli

The Pitchbook Research Institute ranks the top 50 undergraduate programs globally that produce the most VC-backed entrepreneurs. Its latest list has Tel Aviv University (8), Technion Institute (14)...

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The Jewish State

First Temple bulla found in Jerusalem

A 2,600-year-old bulla (imprint of the seal) of a Judean King's senior officer has been uncovered in dirt excavated near the Western Wall. The bulla is inscribed with the name of "Adenyahu Asher Al...

Dutch Christians donate huge menorah to Sderot

Dutch Christian Zionists have donated Europe's largest Hanukkah menorah to the Israeli city of Sderot. They wanted to show solidarity with Sderot's residents' in their plight over rocket attacks fr...

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