Monthly Archives: June 2021

Breakthrough in nano-optics

Posted on June 20, 2021

Scientists at Israel’s Technion have successfully “trapped” light in material just a few atoms thick. They then observed it with their own quantum microscope. It shows that ultra-high-speed fiber optic cables could be made as thin as one nanometer – … Continue reading →

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Must-see nano transformation

Posted on June 20, 2021

Scientists at Tel Aviv University have transformed transparent calcite nanoparticles into visible gold-like particles. It can provide major benefits to optical & MRI imaging, sensing, photothermal therapy, photoacoustic tomography, bioimaging, and delivery of targeted cancer therapy. https://www.aftau.org/news_item/tau-researchers-develop-artificial-gold-nanoparticle-to-improve-cancer-treatments/

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Israelis develops the IPU

Posted on June 20, 2021

Intel has unveiled the infrastructure processing unit, or IPU – development led by Israel’s Ilan Avital, Data Center Platforms Group VP and Head of the Engineering Division. The new chip is designed to relieve the load from processors (CPUs) and … Continue reading →

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Israel’s first deaf MK

Posted on June 20, 2021

Shirley Pinto (Yamina) is Israel’s first deaf member of Knesset (Parliament). The daughter of deaf parents, Pinto lectured at Bar-Ilan University’s Sign Language Interpreting program. She joins Energy Minister Karin Elharrar – the first Israeli minister with disabilities. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/first-deaf-mk-sworn-in-to-knesset-13-new-legislators-join-parliament-671158 https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/308188 … Continue reading →

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Saving thousands of lives in India

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israel has sent 1,300 oxygen concentrators and 400 respirators to India to combat Covid (see here previously). Israel’s private sector has raised $85,000 for equipment. Israeli technology is diagnosing cases in Indian hospitals and daily new cases have come down … Continue reading →

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I love it here

Posted on June 20, 2021

Mansoor Mohammad bin Shamekh al-Mazooqi was delighted to be the first Emirati to study in Israel. 19-year-old Mansoor from Dubai is studying for a bachelor’s degree in government at the IDC (Interdisciplinary Center) in Herzliya. The UAE flag became the … Continue reading →

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Second shock saves electrocuted Arab

Posted on June 20, 2021

Kibbutz Gat manager Ehud is also a volunteer medic for Israel’s United Hatzalah. He recently saved an Arab kibbutz worker who had electrocuted himself by simultaneous contact with electricity and water. Ehud and a colleague used a defibrillator shock to … Continue reading →

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Mother of 7 is a lifesaver

Posted on June 20, 2021

Pre-school director Hila, a mother of 7 children jumped at the chance to become an EMT for United Hatzalah. Her husband, Dovie, was so moved by the important work that his wife was doing, that he too became a United … Continue reading →

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Israeli woman heads US quantum computing startup

Posted on June 20, 2021

Israel’s Shahar Keinan is CEO of US-based Polaris Quantum Biotech which is using super-fast quantum computers to speed up years-long search for new treatments. Polarisqb is currently searching a cure for endometriosis, affecting about 10% of women globally. https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/israeli-ceo-seeks-quantum-of-solace-for-womens-diseases/ https://polarisqb.com/

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Israeli women agritech pioneers

Posted on June 20, 2021

Last week’s newsletter featured Biotipac – winner of ACT Foodtech’s “Women of AgriFood Nation” competition. This video highlights the other female-led contestants – Yo-egg, IncrediBowl, Fermata, Maolac and BugEra. All are new to this newsletter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuK-VU64k5I&t=18s

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