Monthly Archives: March 2019

Israel’s IoT revolution

Does your fridge know that you’re hungry? Does your shirt know how you feel?  Does your car talk to you?  The IoT (Internet of Things) can connect almost everything to the Internet. See here AutoTel (car rental), Prisma Photonics (fiber … Continue reading

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The gym that you wear

The Israeli-developed Hyfit Wearable Gym comprises a system of resistance bands to enable the performance of 250 different exercises. Embedded sensors track progress, resistance and calories burned. The companion app provides feedback, motivation and helps plan exercise routines. https://www.israel21c.org/israels-hyfit-rolls-out-a-smart-portable-workout-system/ https://www.hyfitgear.com/ … Continue reading

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Delivering pesticides drop by drop

Israeli drip irrigation specialists Netafim and Ben Gurion University’s BGN Technologies have signed a 3-year partnership with Bayer AG. The three will develop drip irrigation as a delivery system for Bayer’s pesticide to combat plant-parasitic worms and other crop protection … Continue reading

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Detecting water leaks from outer space

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Utilis (now Asterra) which detect leaks in water pipes using satellite data and technology developed to detect water on Mars and Venus.  Utilis now works with 120 water companies in 31 countries. (Of … Continue reading

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UK students get the Technion perspective

Three professors from Israel’s Technion Institute gave lectures to large numbers of non-Jewish UK biology students at London’s Science Museum. Separately, Technion UK CEO Alan Aziz is organizing a trip for 60 students from Imperial College London to Israel in … Continue reading

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The inside story of Israel’s moon mission

If SpaceIL’s Beresheet spacecraft completes its mission on April 11, Israel will join superpowers US, Russia and China in landing a spacecraft on the moon. Little Israel. With the smallest spacecraft ever to be sent to the moon. But as … Continue reading

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The first Druze hi-tech accelerator program

The Israeli Government together with the Druze Veterans Association have launched the first Druze hi-tech accelerator program in Daliyat al-Karmel. It aims to extend the leadership roles of Israeli Druze when they finish their IDF service and return to civilian … Continue reading

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Hungary & Slovakia to open Jerusalem centers

Slovakian PM Peter Pellegrini confirmed that Slovakia is to open a new information, cultural and innovation center in Jerusalem. Hungarian PM Viktor Orban promised to expand the Hungarian Embassy in Israel, and to open a trade representation in Jerusalem with … Continue reading

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Israel is Czech Republic’s strategic partner

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Czech Republic PM Andrek Babis to Jerusalem on his first visit to Israel. They plan to sign agreements for defense, technology and innovation, especially on water issues. Mr Babis said “Israel is our strategic partner … Continue reading

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Australia marks 70 years of friendship with Israel

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison marked 70 years of Australia-Israel relations with a moving speech in Australia’s Parliament. He praised Israel as a beacon of democracy in the Middle East; its multicultural character, science, research, innovation and free press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFsAyYJwORY

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