Monthly Archives: January 2016

24 ways to wear one shirt

Posted on January 10, 2016

Israeli startup Morf has sent the fashion world into a spin with its patented shirt that can be worn up to 24 different ways. Morf raised 524 percent of its crowdfunding goal, attracting $131,089 from 1,788 backers. It should at … Continue reading →

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80 genomes mapped in 12 months

Posted on January 10, 2016

Israel’s NRGene has assembled more than 80 complete genomes over the past 12 months – an average of one every 4.5 days. The data from NRGene’s DeNovoMAGIC version 2 can be utilized for pinpointed trait analysis, in order to deliver … Continue reading →

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Clean solar energy

Posted on January 10, 2016

One of the many Israeli companies exhibiting at the COP 21 Climate Conference in Paris was Ecoppia with its smart, robotic, water-free solar panel cleaning system. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-robot-cleaning-system-promises-brighter-future-for-solar-power/

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Joint research with China

Posted on January 10, 2016

Israel and China are to conduct joint research into scientific fields including the human brain, nano-technology, 3D printing, bio-medicine, renewable energy, computer science, smart cities and aging populations. China will invest $5 million and Israel $1 million. http://www.timesofisrael.com/china-and-israel-sign-multi-million-dollar-research-deal/

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The FoodTech Nation

Posted on January 10, 2016

The first Foodtech Nation Conference, in Tel Aviv, brought together entrepreneurs, academics and corporate executives from Israel and abroad to examine how made-in-Israel food technology can help manufacturers produce processed food that is easier to store, cheaper to produce, and … Continue reading →

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Kishon River flow restored

Posted on January 10, 2016

As part of the ongoing rehabilitation efforts of the once highly polluted Kishon River, about 1.1 million cubic meters of water is being pumped annually into the basin to restore its flow. High quality fresh water is being used, which … Continue reading →

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Israel to build new town for Druze

Posted on January 10, 2016

For the first time since 1948, Israel has approved plans for the establishment of a new Druze town in northern Israel. The town will be established in the Lower Galilee, near Tiberias and close to centers of employment. http://unitedwithisrael.org/israel-announces-building-of-first-druze-town-since-1948/

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Israel aid for flood-stricken Paraguay

Posted on January 10, 2016

Israel is to provide food and assistance kits to Paraguayans impacted by massive flooding of the Paraguay River from El Niño storms during December. Some 100,000 people in Asuncion have been displaced from their homes. http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2016/1/7/israel-provides-emergency-relief-for-flood-stricken-paraguay

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Israel helps UK flood victims

Posted on January 10, 2016

Four IsraAID volunteers have travelled to Leeds, UK to begin repairing homes and distributing food to victims of devastating floods in the area. They have been hailed as heroes by residents and were praised by the Lord Mayor of Leeds … Continue reading →

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Israeli technology protects the Pope

Posted on January 10, 2016

The Ugandan government used the Israeli-made Skystar 180 surveillance balloon system to monitor Pope Francis on his recent historic visit to Uganda. Newsletter readers may recall that the system was also used to protect the recent UN climate conference in … Continue reading →

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