Monthly Archives: July 2013

Israeli judokas hit gold

Israel’s Tommy Arshansky won gold in the under 60kg category at the European Cup. Meanwhile, Yarden Gerbi won gold in the under 57 kg event at the Moscow Grand Slam. Israelis also won bronze medals at both events. http://www.timesofisrael.com/five-israeli-judokas-conquer-europe/

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Another Israeli to play in NBA

Gal Mekel is set to become the second Israeli to play in the National Basketball Association after agreeing to a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Omri Caspi, who in 2009 became the first Israeli in the NBA, recently signed … Continue reading

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The 3rd largest sporting event in the world

The 19th Maccabiah Games will be the largest sports event in the world after the Olympics and the FIFA soccer world cup. 9,000 athletes from 72 countries will compete in Israel from July 18-30. http://www.timesofisrael.com/history-in-the-making-at-the-19th-maccabiah-games/

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Bone implants from corals

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli start-up CoreBone has developed a method of performing bone implants (spinal, dental etc.) using corals that are grown in the laboratory rather than harvested from the sea. CoreBone produces high quality corals to encourage bone growth … Continue reading

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New peptide may cure brain diseases

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Professor Illana Gozes of Tel Aviv University has created a new peptide (short protein) called NAP that latest trials indicate could treat neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS or Parkinson’s. http://nocamels.com/2013/07/new-study-may-may-help-lead-the-way-to-treatment-for-neurodegenerative-diseases/

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Israeli scientists find ADHD drug prevents falling

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have discovered that a single dose of methylphenidate (MPH) – medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – can reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=320496

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Customers can pour their own beer

(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli start-up Weissbeerger has developed a smart beer tap that monitors the amount dispensed to each customer. Drinkers can pour themselves any quantity of beer at any time, no longer suffering a warm pint! It also reduces … Continue reading

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16 hi-tech companies owned by two brothers

(Thanks to Israel21c) Tel Aviv’s 10th annual Bynet Expo brought together all 16 companies founded by Israeli brothers Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel. It featured drone communications, plans for Israel’s largest server farm and security for the 2016 Brazil Olympics. The … Continue reading

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Jellyfish season promoted Israeli water filters

As the last of the jellyfish leave Israeli shores, this article highlights the water filters manufactured at Kibbutz Amiad that will prevent the spread of invasive marine creatures through ships’ ballast water. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Jellyfish-season-hits-Israels-Mediterranean-319277

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IDF hi-tech with Jewish studies

A special program integrates Hareidi (ultra-religious) Jews into the army and following army service they are highly sought after by the hi-tech industry. Whilst in the IDF, Hareidi soldiers designed an advanced computer system to help protect Israel’s northern and … Continue reading

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