Monthly Archives: May 2017

Developing animal-free meat

I reported previously (24th July) about Israel’s SuperMeat which is culturing meat to save the planet. Israel is now the center of this new industry and held the first-ever Cultured Meat Conference at Israel’s Technion Institute.  Also, some videos from … Continue reading

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Cybersecurity for Latin America

The Israeli Cyber Companies Consortium (IC3), comprising IAI, Verint and Check Point, has won a contract worth “tens of millions of dollars” to set up a strategic national cyber-defense center in a Latin American country.  It includes border protection, sensors, … Continue reading

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International awards for young Israeli scientists

Gonen Zimmerman of the Levi Eshkol School in Ramat Hasharon came third at the Intel ISEF Young Scientists Competition in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Na’ama Schor of the High School for Environmental Education at the Sde Boker Midrasha received an honorable … Continue reading

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Self-charging drones to monitor pipelines

Israeli-Canadian startup SkyX has developed a self-charging Vertical Takeoff and Landing drone for use in the monitoring of long-range assets like oil and gas pipelines. It provides a low-cost alternative to conventional manned aircraft, ground inspection, or satellite imagery. http://www.timesofisrael.com/skyx-to-get-5-million-boost-from-chinas-kuang-chi/ … Continue reading

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More efficient solar power

Researchers at Israel’s Technion have developed a new technology that improves the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by nearly 70 percent. The scientists pre-process the sunlight, converting it into an “ideal” radiation to illuminate the photovoltaic cell with higher efficiency. https://phys.org/news/2016-11-technology-aims-photovoltaic-cells-effective.html

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Keeping track of your children

Israel’s Barkid has launched a smart bracelet that enables parents to supervise their children. The bracelet is worn by the child and an app installed in the adult’s cellphone keeps track of the child. Barkid’s product is not GPS-based, and … Continue reading

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Better business predictions

Israeli startup Endor has developed a software platform that lets business users ask any predictive question and get high-quality results in minutes. The platform is based on Social Physics – a new science that uses big data to build a … Continue reading

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3D cameras to avoid accidents

Israel’s Foresight develops 3D multi-camera-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).  Foresight’s Eyes-On system constructs and analyzes a 3D image in order to foresee possible collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and other obstacles. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-auto-tech-co-foresight-makes-third-offering-in-two-weeks-1001181255

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The Instagram of music

Ori Segal, CEO of Israeli startup MUGO, explains on ILTV how his new app synchronizes a user’s music playlists with their friend’s favorites, allowing for the instant sharing of music. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israel-develops-instagram-music/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/QuEpLPaE2pM?rel=0

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UN adopts Israel-sponsored human rights resolution

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women adopted its first Israeli-sponsored resolution. The text, focuses on curbing harassment in the workplace and is the first resolution sponsored by Israel dealing with a human rights issue to be passed. … Continue reading

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