Toyota is to host the first tech event put on by a large Japanese corporation in Israel. At the two-day “hackathon”, Israeli programmers and entrepreneurs will present ideas on improving car safety and performance.  Toyota is aiming to produce the … Continue reading →

Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have fused two enzymes from plant-munching bacteria.  The resulting hybrid is quick and efficient at turning difficult to break down cellulose into useful sugars that can make low-cost biofuel.  (A rare pro-Israel article in New … Continue reading →

Israeli wastewater treatment company Emefcy has developed the revolutionary modular Spiral Aerobic Biofilm Reactor (SABRE).  The permeable membranes remove nitrogen using 80% less energy, providing a low cost solution for small wastewater plants.” http://israelnewtech.com/2014/09/emefcy-presents-sabre-revolutionary-product-wastewater-treatment/ http://www.emefcy.com/product.php?ID=47   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2pokUqJ07s

The US has approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat meat products. This allows tomato lycopene colorants from Israel’s LycoRed to replace artificial and insect-based colors in deli meats, sausage and … Continue reading →

Each year, the Israel Technion invites the public to participate in Researchers’ Night – a celebration of science and research for the whole family.  Participants tasted seawater before and after desalination; built boats, examined underwater robots, submarines work and water … Continue reading →