Monthly Archives: December 2018

Biodegradable sustainable plastics

Tel Aviv University scientists have invented a process to make bioplastic polymers from bacteria that feed on seaweed. No need for oil, fresh water or land and there are no toxic waste products. The plastic is bio-degradable and can be … Continue reading

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The first cell-grown minute steak

Israel’s Aleph Farms Ltd. has produced the first cell-grown minute steak. It is said to have the full experience of meat with the appearance, shape, and texture of beef cuts. Aleph Farms’ slaughter-free steak requires no pasture, water, feed, antibiotics … Continue reading

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Irish Republic enlists Israelis to reduce pollution

The 2 million cows in Eire (Republic of Ireland) have polluted the land and water reservoirs. So, the Irish Government-backed Ireland Ag-tech Fund has funded Israel’s CropX to use its soil measurement system to identify where to place Eire’s cows … Continue reading

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Israeli imaging startup wins Chinese innovation award

Israeli startup Newsight Imaging won second place (and $72,000) at the 2018 Optics Valley of China International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Newsight develops chips containing 3D imaging sensors for robotics, drones and the automotive industry. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3752647,00.html

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Now everyone wants Israeli anti-drone technology

Israel’s Skylock is another Israeli tech company that disables intruder drones by “jamming” them or disrupting their frequencies.  Skylock’s passive, selective and active solutions are operational in several countries. Since the |Gatwick airport incident, enquiries have soared. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-anti-drone-company-sees-spike-in-interest-after-airport-scare/ https://www.skylock1.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTxEY0QMqyA

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CES Las Vegas

22 Israeli companies will be officially exhibiting at CES 2019 (8-11 Jan) – the big technology expo in Las Vegas. Many more will be exhibiting in a personal capacity. http://israeltradeca.org/israeli-ingenuity-will-take-center-stage-at-ces-2019/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCLjAnUMFGw

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The first Ethiopian-Israeli pilot

Lt. “Yod” has become the first Israeli citizen of Ethiopian heritage to complete the military’s prestigious 3-year pilot’s course. Lt. “Yod” (for security reasons, all pilots are referred to by an initial letter) will serve initially as a jet navigator. … Continue reading

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Israelis help Indonesia after deadly tsunami

Volunteers from Israeli NGO IsraAID have flown to Indonesia (a Muslim-majority country having no diplomatic relations with Israel) to provide safe water and psychological support in wake of the tsunami disaster. Some IsraAID workers were still there since the last … Continue reading

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Forbes top 50 tech women includes 5 Israelis

Five Israeli women were named among Forbes’ lists of “Top 50 Women In Tech” including three to the inaugural global list and two to the European round-up. They are Adv. Limor Shmerling Magazanik, Dr. Michal Tsur, Dr. Tal Rabin, Galia … Continue reading

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Hi-tech conference for Arab-Israelis

The US Embassy in Israel and Israel’s Ministry for Social Equality held in Nazareth, the first high-tech conference that introduced Arab entrepreneurs to US and Israeli investors. In his speech US Ambassador David Friedman praised Israel as a “place where … Continue reading

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