Monthly Archives: June 2021

Real tea in Israel

Posted on June 20, 2021

The “where can you get a decent cup of tea in Israel?” joke is over. Israel’s Ceremonie Tea produces a wide array of quality teas and herbal infusions. They include English Breakfast, Green tea, lavender Earl Grey, alongside the more … Continue reading →

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3D printing Robot Chef begins trials

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israel’s SavorEat (see here previously) is commencing restaurant trials of its Robot Chef that 3D-prints and cooks vegan burgers in six minutes with no human contact. Burger options are “sporty” (high protein), chef’s choice or “juicy”, and cooked rare, medium … Continue reading →

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McFalafel in McPita

Posted on June 20, 2021

After a decade’s absence, Israeli McDonald’s (which includes kosher branches) is relaunching falafel in pita breads. Customers will be able to purchase a McFalafel, McKebab or crispy chicken in a mini pita with tehina (tahini), lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. … Continue reading →

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Israel opens to tourists

Posted on June 20, 2021

From 1st July, individual tourists will be able to enter Israel subject to providing a SARS-CoV-2 vaccination certificate and various pre & post arrival tests. https://www.touristisrael.com/when-will-travel-to-israel-resume/31963/

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Nanochip for studying cancer receptors

Posted on June 20, 2021

Scientists at Israel’s Ben Gurion University have developed a silicone nanochip that mimics an artificial cancer cell and its receptors. They can now study immune cells (e.g. lymphocytes) as they attempt to destroy the artificial cell. It reveals some surprising … Continue reading →

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Going to the movies is a breath of fresh air

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israeli cinema audiences will be able to enjoy a unique post-corona atmosphere. Israel’s Tadiran’s Air Care 02 system is being installed in all 127 of Israel’s Cinema City’s movie theaters. The system removes around 90% of all pollutants including mold, … Continue reading →

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Want a job in hi-tech? Read this

Posted on June 20, 2021

Even without a technical background it is possible to join Israel’s diverse and imaginative hi-tech ecosystem. This article features animators, musicians and artists who are working in places they could have never imagined. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3909661,00.html

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Upcycled fashion

Posted on June 20, 2021

Three Israeli women use recycled materials for their sustainable fashion businesses. Bahdra Goldshmit reuses fabrics to make wedding dressses. Elinor Nathaniel of Remeant turns plastic from packaging materials into textile for fashion accessories. And Noa Sharon uses leftover precious metals … Continue reading →

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Dispensing gloves efficiently

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israeli-founded, US-based Texas Medical Technology has developed the iNitrile disposable glove dispenser machine. Not only does it dispense and fit gloves automatically, but it also uses AI software to track and predict glove usage. It is advertised to reduce wastage … Continue reading →

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Eradicating mosquitos

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israel’s Senecio uses sterile male mosquitos (see here previously) to control the disease-spreading insect. Now, Israel’s diptera.ai has developed a subscription-based “Sterile Insect Technique (SIT-as-a-service)”. Diptera.ai’s customers receive shipments of sterile male mosquitos ready for release. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3909668,00.html https://diptera.ai/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIFpmTYKk2Y

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