Monthly Archives: April 2022

The world’s thinnest lenses

Posted on April 17, 2022

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed low-cost, lightweight flat lenses – around a thousandth of the thickness of a human hair. They will revolutionize products, such as consumer electronics, cellphones, VR headsets, and drones that need to … Continue reading →

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Tactical robotics competition

Posted on April 17, 2022

A team from Ariel University won Israel’s first-of-its-kind Mobile Standoff Autonomous Indoor Capabilities )MoSAIC) Challenge. Twenty US & Israeli startups and other organizations participated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBX-UZE4uMA https://www.jns.org/ariel-university-wins-first-place-in-tactical-robotics-competition/ https://mosaichallenge.com/partners/

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Israeli scientist receives top honor

Posted on April 17, 2022

Tel Aviv University Ehud Gazit is the first Israeli to be selected for the International Solvay Chair in Chemistry and the first chemist outside of the US and Europe to be so honored. The Solvay Chair has been won by … Continue reading →

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Israel’s first quantum computer

Posted on April 17, 2022

After several years of research, scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have built Israel’s first quantum computer (see here previously). The 5-qubit machine is one of only 30 quantum computers in the world and less than 10 that use ion trap … Continue reading →

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Israeli space cargo is “impossible”

Posted on April 17, 2022

One of the items transported to the International Space Station was Tel Aviv University’s “Impossible Object” – a 3D sculpture made entirely of water that can only exist in zero gravity and combines art with physics. See also a summary … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem church re-opens for Easter

Posted on April 17, 2022

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the most important Christian church in Jerusalem, is open for the first time since the pandemic began, as pilgrims return. Meanwhile, the project to restore its ancient stone floor is being led by Osama … Continue reading →

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Rescuing thousands from Ukraine

Posted on April 17, 2022

In the first 3 weeks of the crisis, Israeli emergency services organization United Hatzalah (UH) has brought more than 2,000 Ukrainian refugees to Israel as part of Operation Orange Wings. UH volunteers accompany the refugees on each flight, providing medical … Continue reading →

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Water for Philippines

Posted on April 17, 2022

Israel donated NUF water filtration systems for Typhoon Odette-stricken areas in Mindanao, Philippines. Israeli Ambassador in the Philippines Ilan Fluss said, “Water is life. This donation is Israel’s initiative to support and promote access to potable water in the Philippines.” … Continue reading →

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Treating burns victims in Haiti

Posted on April 17, 2022

Professor Josef Haik of Sheba Medical Center is leading a mission to help local doctors struggling to treat dozens of burns victims from a fuel truck exploding in northern Haiti in December. Some Israelis have arrived directly from serving in … Continue reading →

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2022 Mobility Innovator

Posted on April 17, 2022

Israel’s Amnon Shashua, President and CEO of Mobileye has won the 2022 Mobility Innovation Award from The Automotive Hall of Fame. The non-profit recognizes individuals responsible for new, groundbreaking mobility technologies and services. https://nocamels.com/2022/04/mobileye-ceo-amnon-shashua-award/

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