Monthly Archives: July 2016

Israeli medals at Physics and Math Olympiads

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel was 19th of the 87 countries competing in the Physics Olympiad in Zurich, winning 3 silver medals and a bronze.  Israel was ranked 22nd among 109 countries that took part in the Mathematical Olympiad in Hong Kong, winning 3 … Continue reading →

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Genome mapped of durum wheat

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel’s NRGene made a major contribution to completion of the project to assemble the 12 billion base pairs of durum wheat genome – the source of semolina, the key ingredient of pasta.  It will result in better varieties of durum … Continue reading →

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A concrete bench from a paper mold

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel’s Skitza Print have used their Israeli Highcon Euclid digital cutting machine to produce a 4000-layer mold from recycled paper for a spectacular two-meter bench (entitled Morpheus) made from Israeli Eco-concrete.  The bench is being exhibited in Taipei until mid-August. … Continue reading →

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A trap for the hacker

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israeli cybersecurity firm Cymmetria uses deception to lead computer hackers into thinking they have the upper hand.  Cymmetria uses decoys and “digital breadcrumbs” to lure the hacker to its “MazeRunner” platform where they are detected and analyzed. http://www.businessinsider.com.au/cymettria-cyber-deception-2016-7

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Travel accelerator is launched

Posted on July 31, 2016

In May 2015, El Al began its “Cockpit” hub to help entrepreneurs develop solutions for the travel industry. (see here) Now it has launched Navigator – an accelerator program for those startups. http://www.cockpitinnovation.com/navigator#about-the-navigator http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160713006410/en/Cockpit-Innovation-Hub-JetBlue-Technology-Ventures-Launch

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Transforming soil for building roads

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel’s I-Tec-W holds a patent in 96 countries for its Zymtec soil stabilization technology that allows roads and buildings to be built ecologically.  The “Israelite” technology is currently being tested by Kenya in order to help construct 3,500 km of … Continue reading →

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Water difference

Posted on July 31, 2016

There is a lovely quote in Rowan Jacobsen’s latest article, inspired by his visit to Israel’s (and the world’s) largest water desalination plant at Sorek.  “A few miles from here (Syria) water disappeared and civilization crumbled. Here, a galvanized civilization … Continue reading →

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Plants can take risks

Posted on July 31, 2016

A study by scientists at Israel’s Tel-Hai College and UK’s Oxford University found that pea plants will risk putting down roots into pots containing varying amounts of nutrients. They will take the “gamble” when their only other growth medium contains … Continue reading →

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High speed wi-fi over the Niagara

Posted on July 31, 2016

Hornblower Niagara Cruises – the official Canadian Tour Boat operator in Niagara Falls – has deployed RADWIN’s FiberinMotion® mobility solution to provide high-speed wireless connectivity onboard its boats. http://www.radwin.com/news/press-room/Niagara-Cruises-Broadband-Wi-Fi-on-Cruise-Ships.html

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Druze officer heads IDF Medical Corps

Posted on July 31, 2016

The IDF has named Dr. Badar Tarif from Israel’s Druze Arab minority as its most senior medical official.  Dr Tarif will be promoted to Brigadier General and take up the post of IDF Chief Medical Officer. It is the first … Continue reading →

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