Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Hack into us and we’ll hire you”

Not an advert for an ex-UK newspaper. This challenge is from Israeli Internet security company 6Scan that wants to recruit the best technology people to test their products. http://6scan.com/

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Lights without wires

Israel’s Globe Light and Water (GLW) has developed Orion – a new standalone light fixture that stores solar energy to emit light at night, replacing expensive and polluting generators. http://nocamels.com/2011/08/israeli-company-brings-light-to-third-world-countries/

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Showcasing to the Dutch

The best of Israel’s innovative New Media Technology companies will be exhibiting at IBC 2011 – the leading global media tradeshow in Amsterdam in September. http://tradeoffice.blogspot.com/2011/07/israel-pavilion-at-ibc-2011.html

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We’re cooking on gas

Taking advantage of new gas discoveries, Israel will convert four of the six coal-driven turbines at the Orot Rabin Power Station in Hadera to natural gas turbines with coal backup. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000669358&fid=1725

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Turning paper waste into reusable foam

Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed a new method to convert waste fibres from the paper industry into non-synthetic foam that can be re-used. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=232021

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