Monthly Archives: December 2012

Three new solar arrays

Posted on December 30, 2012

The French electrical company EDF inaugurated its first three solar energy projects in Israel. The new arrays at the Negev settlements of Gvulot, Nahal Oz and Lahav will produce18 megawatts of electricity within six months. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000807554&fid=1725

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New Israeli math program

Posted on December 30, 2012

Israeli company Slate Science has developed an award-winning mathematics learning program for tablets and smartphones called “Ten Fingers”. It is being piloted at three Israeli schools, in three languages: Hebrew, Arabic, and English. The idea is to make math fun. … Continue reading →

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Fire-resistant energy

Posted on December 30, 2012

Israeli energy storage company Nation-E has combined the revolutionary fire prevention and heat resistant safety coatings of Israel’s LMJ Systems to build smart energy grids that are secure against major disasters. LMJ’s products are also to be marketed in both … Continue reading →

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Build your computer game here

Posted on December 30, 2012

Israel’s Mominis is a computer game publishing company. It provides tools and financing plus a unique environment called PlayScape where gamers can check out different titles and developers can promote their games. http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/09/mominis-funding/

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Philips Healthcare sets up new R&D center in Haifa

Posted on December 26, 2012

Philips’ new center will focus on image processing and analysis, and long-term research. It will employ scores of scientists, image processing technicians, and software and clinical engineers. Philips currently has 600 employees in Haifa, specializing in 3D CT scanners. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000805962&fid=1725

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The world did not end

Posted on December 23, 2012

Good news for anyone who misunderstood the Mayan calendar. (The Hebrew calendar has some way to go yet.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY_Gc1bF8ds

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Jerusalem cannot be divided

Posted on December 23, 2012

Video showing that Jerusalem has to be united and even its Arab residents wish it to remain so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98DMPOC-dUQ

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Kinneret approaches 20-year record level

Posted on December 23, 2012

The Israeli Water Authority is optimistic about the precipitation to date in this winter’s rainy season, and predicts that the Kinneret’s water level will reach two meters below the upper red line when the rainy season ends. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000807186

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Should Americans learn from Israeli gun laws?

Posted on December 23, 2012

Following the senseless violence carried out at Sandy Hook Elementary, US author Shalom Bear writes that America should look to a nation conversant in matters of self-defense. He recommends Israel’s approach to strict vetting of who can possess and potentially … Continue reading →

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Hebrew U head becomes a French knight

Posted on December 23, 2012

Prof. Shimon Benita, director of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Pharmacy, has received the Knight in the National Order of Merit of France for his scientific achievements and his contribution to the forging of close ties with French … Continue reading →

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