Israel Technion researchers have analysed vital bacteria in the seas that consume CO2 and produce Oxygen. They now know how bacteria mutate to combat virus infections and environmental changes. http://www1.technion.ac.il/_local/includes/blocks/news-items/110629-debbiesarit/news-item-en.htm

Biblical scholars at Bar Ilan University have developed a computer algorithm that may help verify the identity of previously unknown authors of historical texts. http://www1.biu.ac.il/indexE.php?id=33&pt=20&pid=117&level=2&cPath=33&type=1&news=1450

27 scientists from Ben Gurion University and the Weizmann Institute are to set up Israel’s Centre of Excellence into developing renewable liquid fuels. http://in.bgu.ac.il/en/Pages/news/icore_energy.aspx

A 37-member delegation of corporate bosses from India held a 4 day joint seminar with their Israeli counterparts to discuss cooperation on desalination and renewable energy. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-israel-corporate-honchos-to-begin-four-day-meet-today/439623/

In keeping with its cutting-edge technology, the Israel Technion, has already cut a terrific video to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it! http://www.youtube.com/israel#p/u/1/AYyFIn4ht2Y

A mother’s nightmare of a runaway buggy / stroller is prevented by the Israel’s Smart Wheels 2 Go. A simple invention that limits the maximum speed of the wheels. Nice video to demonstrate it. http://nocamels.com/2011/06/israeli-startup-invents-mechanism-to-keep-your-strollers-safe/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxFq2g7OO3U&feature=player_embedded

UK’s Channel 4 News has broadcast another major positive report on Israel’s success as the silicon-valley of the Middle East. What’s going on? http://www.channel4.com/news/the-new-silicon-valley http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid601325122001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAEabvr4~,Wtd2HT-p_Vh4qBcIZDrvZlvNCU8nxccG&bclid=0&bctid=1035572339001

This year’s annual Wikipedia conference takes place in Haifa in August. Israeli talent includes a programmer on the language committee who is helping make wikipedia accessible to the blind. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/Article.aspx?ID=227389&R=R1