Monthly Archives: May 2014

Device to test liquids for bacteria infections

Posted on May 25, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) The Bactusense optical biosensor uses silicon-based microchips to trap bacteria from any liquid. Developed by scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Israel’s Technion, the device is now licensed to Israeli venture capital company Capitalnano. http://israel21c.org/environment/is-your-food-and-water-contaminated/

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Tel Aviv University Innovation Day

Posted on May 25, 2014

StarTau’s innovation day was studded with start-up companies big and small, pitching their ideas and connecting with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs. Students from MBA programs mingled with investors, angels, and new companies alike. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/tau-innovation-day-meeting-of-the-start-up-minds/

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Joint cyber defense research with the UK

Posted on May 25, 2014

Britain’s Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance and Israel’s National Cyber Bureau have signed a pact in London to finance joint cyber defense research. http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/05/15/britain-israel-agree-to-finance-joint-cyber-defense-research/

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Blazing performance

Posted on May 25, 2014

Israel’s BlazeMeter has developed a cloud-based platform for self-testing of mobile and Internet performance. Its systems include the JMeter mobile testing platform and have conducted more than 500,000 tests over 50,000 users, including Fortune 100 companies. It has just raised … Continue reading →

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Israeli glasses can see in the dark

Posted on May 25, 2014

“Lumus” and “Opgal“, two cutting-edge Israeli optics companies, have collaborated to develop a Google Glass-style night-vision display system. The Therm-App mobile device, mounted on headgear, transmits high-resolution images to the Lumus wearable display. http://itrade.gov.il/singapore/2014/05/15/google-watch-google-glass-face-competition-2-israeli-rivals/

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UK Rabbis learn more about Israel

Posted on May 18, 2014

UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and 49 Orthodox British Rabbis have completed a 4-day mission to Israel. Northwood Synagogue’s Rabbi Dr Moshe Freedman said that the trip would help him communicate to congregants not to be emotional about Israel but … Continue reading →

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Green Eilat “saves” hundreds of birds

Posted on May 18, 2014

The recent sudden heat wave affecting the Middle East took its toll on migrating Corncrakes as they ran out of fat and muscle during their flight from Africa to Europe and Asia. Luckily they were able to reach Eilat – … Continue reading →

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China wants to improve Israeli STI ties

Posted on May 18, 2014

Chinese Vice-Premier of the State Council Liu Yandong makes the case for better Israel-China cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI). She cites historical links, growth in bi-lateral trade, the value of STI and the mutual benefits of cooperation between … Continue reading →

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First Turkey, now Egypt wants Israeli gas

Posted on May 18, 2014

Israel’s new found energy resource could be a big peacemaker. Following Turkey’s announcement that it was buying natural gas from Israel, now Egypt’s suppliers have signed a letter of intent to purchase supplies from Israel. Israel used to import Egyptian … Continue reading →

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Finance raised to drill Leviathan gas

Posted on May 18, 2014

The developers of Israel’s massive natural gas deposits at the Leviathan field have successfully raised the $2billion necessary to continue the project. Leviathan’s 18 trillion cubic feet of gas should start flowing in 2016, ensuring Israel’s future energy requirements are … Continue reading →

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