Monthly Archives: June 2014

Dr Sagie will get your child dry at night

Posted on June 8, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) The clinics of Israel’s Jacob and Tal Sagie have cured 27,000 children who suffered from enuresis (bedwetting). Tal Sagie has now launched Therapee – the world’s first online interactive program for treating enuresis – for kids aged … Continue reading →

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Optical scanner warns of foot ulcers in diabetics

Posted on June 8, 2014

Israel’s Chief Scientist’s Office has awarded NIS 100,000 to Dr. Assaf Shachmon and Hagai Ligomsky of Tel Aviv University. Their optical scanner identifies diabetics at risk of developing foot ulcers that precede 84% of all diabetes-related lower-leg amputations. http://israel21c.org/news/new-israeli-optical-scanner-warns-of-foot-ulcers-in-diabetics/

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Discovery may lead to treatments for Huntington’s disease

Posted on June 8, 2014

Tel Aviv University researchers have found that protein clusters are not the long-believed cause of Huntington’s disease. Instead, their formation protects cells damaged by the brain’s stress response. Tackling the stress response itself may cure Huntington’s. http://nocamels.com/2014/05/suspected-cause-of-huntingtons-is-actually-a-defense-mechanism-that-may-lead-to-new-treatment/

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Israeli wind power for Finland

Posted on June 8, 2014

Israeli renewable energy investment company Sunflower is purchasing licenses to construct up to five wind farms in Finland each producing 20 megawatts of power. The wind farms are expected to be ready within the next two years. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-sunflower-in-finnish-wind-power-project-1000943076

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The foldable car seat that turns into a stroller

Posted on June 8, 2014

Israeli industrial designer Yoav Mazar has developed the Doona – for those families with infants that want to avoid packing the car with both a car seat and a stroller / buggy. You don’t even need to detach the wheels. … Continue reading →

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The TWEAK for your sink

Posted on June 8, 2014

(Thanks to Uri) When Israelis Nitzan Shafat & Aviv Rozenfeld graduated from the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design they devised the TWEAK. It keeps the kitchen sink draining smoothly, and solves the problem of scooping cold leftovers out of … Continue reading →

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Israel rides out drought with desalination

Posted on June 8, 2014

After its driest winter on record, desalination and recycling means Israel has no water shortage. “We have all the water we need, even in the year that was the worst year ever regarding precipitation,” said Avraham Tenne of Israel’s Water … Continue reading →

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New variety of Israeli melon named after Justin Timberlake

Posted on June 8, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Ein Yahav agriculturists have honored singer Justin Timberlake with a melon named for him. They say the Justin fruit – a cantaloupe-like melon – shares the singer’s sweetness and performance power. It has a long shelf life … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis from a distance

Posted on June 8, 2014

(Thanks to Hazel) A new article about the Optophone, developed by Israeli Professor Zev Zalevsky of Bar Ilan University. It can pick up conversations, heartbeats, even blood pressure and blood glucose levels from hundreds of feet away, without a microphone, … Continue reading →

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Israel’s greenest building is ready

Posted on June 8, 2014

Tel Aviv University’s Porter School of Environmental Studies has been inaugurated. The ultimate eco-friendly building features recycled gray water, solar-powered air-conditioning, a green roof, bio-climatic technology, only six car parking spaces (to encourage cycling) and much more. http://www.greenprophet.com/2014/05/first-pics-of-israels-greenest-building-porter-school-of-environmental-studies/ http://en-environment.tau.ac.il/news/Ribbon-Cutting

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