Monthly Archives: January 2017

13km water tunnel to Jerusalem

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israel’s national water carrier Mekorot has begun the construction of the world’s longest tunnel for transporting water under pressure.  It will extend 13km from near Beit Shemesh to Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.  It is part of the project to connect … Continue reading →

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The origin of autonomous technology

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israeli universities (mainly the Hebrew University, Technion, Tel Aviv University and Weizmann) are globally renowned for their research and educational programs in the IT fields that are at the heart of the race for autonomous vehicles. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/The-mutually-beneficial-US-Israel-relations-466443

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BGU and PayPal set-up R&D partnership

Posted on January 15, 2017

Online payment system PayPal has established its first-ever partnership with Israeli academia. It has joined with Ben Gurion University to develop big data, machine learning, and cybersecurity solutions that will make payment transactions safer for its 192 million customers. http://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gurion-university-paypal-to-join-forces-on-rd/

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The art of water conservation in Israel

Posted on January 15, 2017

The California water crisis continues. Californians admire Israel’s solutions and hope they could be applied to their situation. https://www.entitymag.com/art-water-conservation-israel/

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Saving male chicks from unnecessary slaughter

Posted on January 15, 2017

I reported previously (Dec 2013) on Israel’s EggDetect that prevents hatching of male chicks – unwanted by the egg industry.  Now there is an alternative – TeraEgg from Israel’s Novatrans. It uses terahertz spectroscopy on gasses that leak from the … Continue reading →

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Stimulating drought-resistance in corn

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israel’s Evogene has successfully improved the ability of corn to thrive in drought conditions with its Bio-stimulant products. These produce drought-resistant microbial strains that have produced high yields in their first year of testing. http://www.evogene.com/News-Events/Press-Releases/2016/Evogene-Announces-Positive-Field-Trial-Results-in-Ag-biologicals-Program-

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More fruitful Australian almond trees

Posted on January 15, 2017

China’s Olam group, owner of the largest almond orchard in Australia, has implemented the crop sensor technology from Israel’s Phytech across the entire 5,000 hectares of its five orchards in South-Eastern Australia. The previous season’s 700-hectare trial resulted in higher … Continue reading →

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Hydroponics in Colombia

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israeli hi-tech companies are investing in a hydroponic farm project in Colombia, South America.  The farm in the El Nus township will generate roughly 830 jobs, producing tomatoes, sweet peppers and other vegetables, in the desert conditions of Colombia’s Antioquia … Continue reading →

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A guide dog can change one’s life

Posted on January 15, 2017

The Israel Guide Dog Centre marks its 25th anniversary by publishing the stories of individuals whose lives were changed by a guide dog. They include Gadi Yarkoni, who ran in the Rio Paralympics; Orit Ray, who pulls her daughter in … Continue reading →

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Tackling domestic violence

Posted on January 15, 2017

Israeli social service organization Yad Sarah has opened its second facility dedicated to the treatment of victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Its new “family center” in Israel’s western Negev region joins the Jerusalem treatment center, which opened in 2000. … Continue reading →

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