Monthly Archives: June 2021

O for the wings of a dove

Posted on June 13, 2021

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and in Oregan USA have discovered that birds are able to fly because they genetically lack the molecule ephrin-B3. The molecule allows mammals and reptiles to walk with a stepping motion but unable … Continue reading →

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No more passwords

Posted on June 13, 2021

Israel’s Transmit Security has developed BindID which uses biometric sensors built into every new smartphone to log you in securely and seamlessly. No more complex combinations of numbers, letters and symbols to memorize.  All you need is a fingerprint or … Continue reading →

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A cellular network for emergencies

Posted on June 13, 2021

Israel Aerospace Industries and Israeli-founded Carbyne have jointly developed a new emergency communications network. 911 Ultra-EN is an instant alternative private cloud-based cellular network to reconnect users in disaster zones with emergency services. https://www.jns.org/israel-aerospace-industries-and-carbyne-unveil-cellular-network-for-emergencies/ https://www.iai.co.il/iai-and-carbyne-introduce-911-ultra-en

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Watch your crops from space

Posted on June 13, 2021

Israel’s PlanetWatchers analyses the condition of crops using AI and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from satellites’ microwave radiation. The information is useful to farmers, financers and insurance companies. Reports can be produced quickly, remotely, and in any weather conditions. https://www.timesofisrael.com/crop-monitoring-startup-planetwatchers-raises-3-5-million-from-investors/ … Continue reading →

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To boldly go (and return)

Posted on June 13, 2021

Here is an interview featuring Jonathan Geiffman – co-founder and CEO of Israel’s Helios (see here previously) explaining his company’s process for extracting oxygen from the surface of the Moon and Mars. Space exploration could be dependent on this technology. … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv skyscraper wins international design award

Posted on June 13, 2021

The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat chose Tel Aviv’s ToHa skyscraper as the overall winner in the office building category of its 18th annual awards program. The 2019 28-story tower by Israeli architect Ron Arad is shaped … Continue reading →

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Emerging Explorer

Posted on June 13, 2021

The National Geographic Society has named Haifa University marine conservationist Aviad Scheinin one of 2021’s 15 “Emerging Explorers”. These are individuals who are changing the world “one idea at a time.” He joins the ranks of dedicated scientists that included … Continue reading →

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The Arab dentist who builds bridges

Posted on June 13, 2021

Muslim Arab Khalil Bakly has a dental practice in Netanya and Nof Hagalil. His local organization Habustan (the Orchard) brings together Nof Hagalil’s Arabs and Jews. They have just initiated a social media campaign called “Arabs and Jews in Nof … Continue reading →

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Israel joins UN’s ECOSOC

Posted on June 13, 2021

For the first time, over two thirds of UN members voted Israel onto the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Israel’s UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan said it was a “… recognition of our innovation and creativity, which serves to … Continue reading →

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First country to ban sale of fur

Posted on June 13, 2021

In Oct (as reported here), Israel announced it would ban the sale of fur to the fashion industry – the first country in the world to do so. Israel’s Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel has now formally signed the amendment … Continue reading →

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