Monthly Archives: April 2018

The first private college to issue PhDs

The Israeli Council for Higher Education granted the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya permission to apply to confer doctorate degrees, beginning with law.  It is a major step towards the IDC becoming Israel’s first private university. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-idc-herzliya-becomes-israels-first-private-university-1001228721

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3D-printed jewelry for self-defense

Israeli fashion designer Nitzan Kish has used 3D tech to create uniquely shaped clothing and jewelry with a special purpose in mind – self-defense. Her collection, Me, Myself & I, features garments that, upon any physical force, turn into spikes … Continue reading

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Still on course for the Moon

Google’s Lunar X $20 million prize competition (see here) expired on 31st March without a winner. However, Israel is still working to land its SpaceIL module on the moon this year. Of the 33 original entries, Israel was the first … Continue reading

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Record solar energy production

On a perfectly cloudless Saturday afternoon on 19th March, solar energy was producing 13.4 percent of Israel’s total electricity consumption, breaking the country’s solar power record. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-israel-breaks-solar-power-production-record/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJIB7FnKIXw?rel=0

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Making motor racing safer

Two Israeli companies have partnered to provide technology to alert motor racing drivers to hazards on the circuit. Vehicle-to-everything chipset maker Autotalks and race car manufacturer Griiip showcased their system at the new motorsport park in Be’er Sheva, Southern Israel. … Continue reading

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Israeli software helps crack the soybean genome

Missouri scientists have used software from Israel’s NRGene to map the genomes of two important soybean varieties. The information can help scientists increase their oil and protein content using traditional breeding methods. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-nrgene-helps-unveil-genetic-makeup-of-soybeans/

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Elon Musk in Israel

Telsa CEO Elon Musk visited Israel and posted several photos of himself including one at Masada. The caption was “Paid respects to Masada earlier today. Live free or die.” Earlier he met PM Netanyahu. He praised Israel as a ‘technological … Continue reading

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Soon – even faster processing

Israeli researchers at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem have developed a proof of concept that would enable computers to run 100 times faster using terahertz microchips. The technology integrates speed-of-light optics communications with flash memory. https://www.israel21c.org/new-technology-will-enable-computers-to-run-100x-faster/

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The fastest laptop processor

I reported previously (8th Oct) that Intel Israel had developed its 8th Gen I-Core “Coffee Lake” microprocessor – the fastest yet.  Intel has now released further processors in the range, including the Intel Core i9 processor – the highest-performance laptop … Continue reading

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Surprise event at Independence Day rehearsal

Israeli Christian Arab Border Policeman Ra’id Ashkar was chosen as a flag-bearer for the 70th Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony on Mount Herzl. At rehearsals, he arranged a most original way to ask his girlfriend Luna to marry him. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NgsTG-VFSBg?rel=0

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