Monthly Archives: June 2012

Record-breaking PhD graduates

Posted on June 24, 2012

366 new doctorate students received their Ph.D.’s from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They also received a pep talk from honorary doctorate Rick Hansen who has been paralysed since the age of fifteen. “New goals and new dreams will be … Continue reading →

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MIXiii conference – Israel at its full prowess

Posted on June 24, 2012

The Israel Innovation (MIXiii) conference is the first in the world where Biomed and High-tech join hands in a unique and exciting new international conference format. At least 1,500 participants from over 45 countries and 4,500 one-on-one meetings are expected. … Continue reading →

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Israel’s President wins US Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted on June 24, 2012

You can watch the whole event below. And the transcript of President Peres’ speech – which differed slightly from the actual speech he made. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MrRMSlqznts http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2012/President_Peres_Medal_Freedom_13-Jun-2012.htm

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Happy 3025th birthday King David

Posted on June 24, 2012

He looked a lot younger, however, as he celebrated with residents and visitors in the streets of Tel Aviv. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iiBRaODuyYg

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2000-year-old Israeli jewellery unearthed

Posted on June 24, 2012

Israeli archaeologists have discovered 140 Roman gold and silver coins, earrings, rings and sticks of silver that probably were hidden by a wealthy woman around the time of the Bar Kochba revolts. The find was uncovered near Kiryat Gat. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=272726

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Rare rhino born in Ramat Gan Safari

Posted on June 24, 2012

Ramat Gan Safari announced Friday the rare birth of a white rhino calf. The birth, following an 18-month pregnancy has important implications for the endangered species. White Rhinos are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity and this is the 2nd … Continue reading →

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It could have been mine!

Posted on June 24, 2012

An all-electric Better Place Renault Fluence ZE has been spotted and photographed in South Netanya. And then I saw it parked just 200 meters down the road from where I live. Having promised that my first Israeli car will be … Continue reading →

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Leviathan gas production tests successful

Posted on June 24, 2012

Work at the site of Israel’s largest natural gas deposit is back on track. Meanwhile there is more gas and oil at Israel’s other sites than previously estimated. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000757983&fid=1725 http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000757832&fid=1725

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India’s Infosys signs pact with Israel

Posted on June 24, 2012

Bangalore based IT company Infosys has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel to drive industrial research and development. This will help industrial cooperation in cloud, information security, sensors, analytics, and sustainability. http://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases/Pages/mou-drive-industrial-research-development.aspx

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And produce better rice for India

Posted on June 24, 2012

Israel’s Evogene Ltd has signed a cooperation agreement with India’s Rasi Seeds Ltd. to develop drought resistance rice with better crop yields. Rice is highly dependent on rain, and droughts can cause widespread hunger. India is the world’s leading rice … Continue reading →

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