Monthly Archives: March 2013

Israeli wins European science competition – again

Posted on March 31, 2013

For the 3rd year running, an Israeli has won the L’Oréal-UNESCO “Women in Science” prize. Osnat Zomer-Penn received the European award for determining the genetic basis of autism. Israelis Hadar Gelber-Sagiv won in 2012, and Na’ama Geva Zatursky in 2011. … Continue reading →

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You can hardly avoid it

Posted on March 31, 2013

This new video shows just how much Israeli technology impacts on our lives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siqU0iCdSSA&feature=em-subs_digest

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Israeli sweets are good for you

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Carmit Candy Industries has launched innovative confectionary to help shed pounds, boost the immune system and promote bone health. They include a weight-management wafer bar and chocolate coins with calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K. http://israel21c.org/health/a-lollipop-that-helps-you-lose-weight/

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An Exodus into science

Posted on March 31, 2013

Thousands of Israeli children and their families swarmed the interactive exhibits of the Clore Science Garden at Rehovot’s Weizmann Institute of Science on Passover. Exhibits included a “xylostone”, a solar mirror, the “moon cradle” and activities included building a bridge … Continue reading →

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For smooth video messages, just Glide

Posted on March 31, 2013

Jerusalem-based Glide has launched a game-changing instant video messenger that makes it easy to communicate with friends and family. With Glide, video messages are broadcast live the moment recording begins and simultaneously saved to the cloud for on-demand consumption. http://www.glide.me/

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An infrared heart monitor – for your bike

Posted on March 31, 2013

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Tel Aviv’s LifeBEAM unveiled its smart bicycle helmet with built-in heart rate sensor. The unique sensing technology is currently being deployed in test trials for fighter pilots and is also being analyzed by NASA for possible use … Continue reading →

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Keeping South Korea’s nuclear reactors safe

Posted on March 31, 2013

(From Atid-EDI) Waterfall Security Solutions of Tel Aviv has installed its Unidirectional Security Gateways at a South Korean nuclear generator. South Korea faces real physical and cyber threats and has recognized the value of strong protection for their critical control … Continue reading →

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Fresh water using the power of the sun

Posted on March 31, 2013

Israel’s SunDwater harnesses the sun’s energy to heat and distill polluted or salty water and turn it into safe, clean drinking water. Solar mirrors heat the water and turn it into steam, which is then re-circulated back into a holding … Continue reading →

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Israel and NYC sign nano-tech agreement

Posted on March 31, 2013

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an international partnership in the field of nano-technology between New York State and the State of Israel. It will enable new investments and high-tech … Continue reading →

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The stamp of approval

Posted on March 31, 2013

Based in the Gutwirth Science Park in Technion City, Israel’s NanoSpun won 300,000 Euros in the Nano/Polymer Challenge in Italy in 2011. It has now been featured on a new Israeli postage stamp – the Technion 2012 Cornerstone Centennial Stamp. … Continue reading →

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