Monthly Archives: March 2014

Cooperating to save lives

The two top Israeli lifesaving organizations Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah will now share data on all emergency calls. UH volunteers can arrive quickly on their ambucycles to treat the sick and injured. MDA staff in ambulances will then … Continue reading

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Israeli robot treats sleeping Parkinson’s patient

The first ever Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure was performed in Denver, Colorado using the Renaissance Guidance System developed by Israel’s Mazor Robotics. The 65-year-old patient, previously suffering from Parkinson’s disease, was responding well. http://mazorrobotics.com/mazor-robotics-announces-worlds-first-renaissance-asleep-deep-brain-stimulation-procedure/

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Start speaking freely

Israel’s VoiceITT has developed speech technology for kids and adults who have difficulty making themselves understood. If you suffer from a stutter, a stroke or a neuro-degenerative disease, TalkITT will turn your impaired speech into a computerized output of what … Continue reading

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High-tech Israelis aim for the Moon

(Thanks to Grace) Israeli high-tech start-ups continue to propel themselves farther into the realm of science fiction. This innovative know-how continues to turn adversity into opportunity. Israel is now Britain’s largest trading partner in the Middle East — thanks to … Continue reading

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Israelis clean up in the US

Israeli cleantech companies enjoyed 4 fruitful events in March – at the Landmark Israeli Dealmakers Summit in New York; the New England-Israel Business Council in Boston; the CleanTech Forum in San Francisco and an exclusive investor event in Chicago. http://israelnewtech.com/2014/03/new-york-boston-events-create-opportunities-israeli-cleantech-companies-u-s/ … Continue reading

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UK PM praises Israeli science

British Prime Minister David Cameron sent Israel a recorded greeting in honor of Israeli Science Day, which was launched at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. “The work of your scientists is helping humanity in some truly profound ways,” he said. … Continue reading

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California and Israel: Partners in cybersecurity

Tom Glaser’s latest article highlights the work of the California-Israel Chamber of Commerce. The CICC formed a Cyber Security Committee and developed programs, events, and participation in Israeli conferences to generate business and investment opportunities. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/california-and-israel-partners-in-cyber-security/

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Huge attendance at Israeli nano-conference

Over 1,200 delegates from 36 countries arrived in Tel Aviv for the Israeli Nanotechnology Conference. Co-chairman Rafi Koriat said that a nanotechnology revolution would be more life changing than the automobile, microtechnology and optics revolutions combined. http://www.timesofisrael.com/chief-scientist-israeli-nanotech-set-to-make-commercial-leap/

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Print your meals

Israeli company White Innovation has developed “Ginny”, a printer that could revolutionize the food market. Place a capsule of raw ingredients into one side of the machine. Next, olive oil, milk or water is injected. It then marinates for about … Continue reading

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Israel and California sign R&D agreement

Israel’s PM signed an agreement with California Governor Jerry Brown stressing four main Research & Development areas: water, energy, storage and cyber security. Brown said “10% of San Diego’s water will be a result of this collaboration and an outcome … Continue reading

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