A good summary of Israel’s leading position in the dairy technology industry. It includes Israel’s AKOL, which runs a database that monitors the output, health, genetics and fertility of every cow in Israel. It is now partnering with Microsoft to … Continue reading →

Israel’s NRGene has mapped the genome of the Rainbow Trout, using its DeNovoMAGIC big data genome assembly tool. The US Dept of Agriculture initiated the task as an essential part of its breeding program for healthy, protein-rich fish. Other critical … Continue reading →

Israeli startup Visualead has developed decorative Dotless Visual (QR) Codes for online retailing giant Alibaba, which wants to prevent counterfeit goods from being traded through its site. The codes are also attractive to encourage potential customers to scan them. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-start-up-helps-chinese-retail-giant-beat-counterfeiters/ … Continue reading →

Israeli high-school students set new records at the Asian Physics Olympiad, held in China. Competing against 23 countries, they won two silver and four bronze medals. Overall, Israel came in eighth place. http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Health-and-Science/Israel-takes-8th-place-at-Asian-Physics-Olympiad-in-China-402972

Israel’s eVolution Networks’ Smart Energy Solution (SES) examines cell phone usage rates, locations, energy costs etc. to activate and deactivate base stations as needed. It is saving Telefonica up to 35% of its energy costs. Warren Buffet has now decided … Continue reading →