Monthly Archives: August 2013

And in the same vein…

Posted on August 25, 2013

A similar idea – the Sagiv (designed by Hadassah / Hebrew U researchers) helps medical staff insert an IV tube (catheter) into the vein, first time and without pain to the patient. It resolves one of the biggest issues for … Continue reading →

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Patients can breathe easier

Posted on August 25, 2013

Students in the bio-design program of the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Hebrew University have designed a robotic intubation device that guides itself to the lungs. The “GuideIN Tube” prevents accidental insertion of the air tube into the food pipe, … Continue reading →

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Putting out the fires

Posted on August 25, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Following the Carmel forest fires last year, Israel’s Ministry of Public Security used theoretical models and live feeds to develop the Matash Fire Forecasting System – the first operational system of its kind in the world. It … Continue reading →

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Unique research on the Coral Reef

Posted on August 25, 2013

Technion Professor Uri Shavit and his team are conducting research that will contribute to helping secure the world’s coral reefs. Using a Particle Image Velocimeter (PIV) laboratory, they measure flows in Eilat – one of the few places in the … Continue reading →

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Israel retains World Computer Chess Championship

Posted on August 25, 2013

Deep Junior, a program written by Israelis Amir Ban and Shay Bushinsky, and running on a Dual 12 core Intel Xenon I5 2.7 GHz computer, won the World Computer Chess Championship in Yokohama, Japan. Junior has now won six of … Continue reading →

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Chinese top managers seek Israeli innovation

Posted on August 25, 2013

On a five-day visit to Israel, 62 of China’s senior managers participated in a Technion workshop titled “Visit to Israel – An In-Depth Journey to the Factory World Innovation.” They also saw leading Israeli companies Iscar, Amiad Water Systems, Biosense … Continue reading →

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Beersheva inaugurates “Silicon Wadi”

Posted on August 25, 2013

The Gav Yam Industrial Park Negev will consist of 23 buildings on a 50-acre site adjacent to Ben Gurion University and the planned IDF C4I Corps campus. Beersheva Mayor Rubik Danilovich hopes the hi-tech park will turn the city into … Continue reading →

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Innovative by nature

Posted on August 25, 2013

Relative to its population, Israel has more engineers than any other country in the world. Here, high-tech entrepreneurs offer their theories on why Israel is a hotbed for startup companies. http://www.ynetnews.com/Ext/Comp/ArticleLayout/CdaArticlePrintPreview/1,2506,L-4381305,00.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdo4tWllGqM

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Producing edible crops from poisonous plants

Posted on August 25, 2013

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute have discovered the biochemical process responsible for producing glycoalkaloids – the poisonous chemicals in many wild plants. The discovery will help make new food crops and provide edible crops with protection from disease and pests. … Continue reading →

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Shahar Pe’er wins Suzhou Open

Posted on August 18, 2013

Israeli tennis star Shahar Pe’er won her first tournament in four years, defeating unseeded Zheng Saisai 6:2, 2:6, 6:3 in the final of the Suzhou Ladies Open in Suzhou China. The win will move Pe’er back into the top 100 … Continue reading →

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