Israeli startup Cyactive says it not only stops computer viruses already “in the wild” from causing damage, but also can beat most of them even before they are invented. Cyactive detects the core of any virus, because 98% of the … Continue reading →

The above, plus this article explains why, despite current drought conditions throughout the Middle East, Israel is currently supplying ample water to all of its citizens – and (in future) possibly most of its immediate neighbors. http://www.eenews.net/stories/1059994202

As Israel prays for the end of its current drought, the new Sorek large-scale desalination plant has completed testing and is now fully operational. Its reverse osmosis membranes can produce 624,000 cubic meters of water a day – two-thirds of … Continue reading →

Intel Corporation will integrate the pen and mini-touch technology of Kfar Saba based N-trig into its Educational Tablet, a touch-enabled device for use in the classroom. http://www.n-trig.com/Content.aspx?Page=PressReleases&PressReleaseId=945 http://www.youtube.com/user/avitalntrig

Watch how the gesture technology from Israel’s Pointgrab allows you to run applications on the Lenovo range of computers from up to 2 meters away, and in low lighting environments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z05ZlH83rVQ

Marine biologists and researchers have announced that Achziv’s Northern Israeli coastal beach is now an internationally recognized protected dolphin habitat. The dolphins enjoy Achziv Beach because of its sea cliff, which offers deep waters for the dolphins to feed in. … Continue reading →

Israel’s Environmental Protection Minister Peretz has allocated NIS 2 million to keep Israel’s beaches clean. In addition to allowing for increased cleaning operations, the funds will serve to provide educational activities in schools, public relations campaigns and enforcement. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Environment-Ministry-to-allocate-NIS-2m-to-clean-beaches-340852

The 392-megawatt concentrating solar power (CSP) plant built by Israel’s BrightSource Energy is now delivering renewable energy to the California grid. The five-square-mile Ivanpah Solar Energy Generating System in the Mojave Desert is the largest plant of its kind in … Continue reading →

Prestigious American magazine, Fast Company has ranked Israel’s Water-Gen number 21 in its list of fifty Most Innovative Companies. Water-Gen has developed a unique patented technology that produces drinking water out of air, plus a mobile water purification solution. http://israelnewtech.com/2014/02/water-gen-chosen-one-fast-companys-50-innovative-companies-world-2014/

(Thanks to Israel21c) Another revolutionary new Israeli keyboard – this time from SnapKeys. It’s simple to use, with only two fingers or thumbs and is available on Windows and Android operating systems. http://israel21c.org/technology/introducing-the-invisible-keyboard