Monthly Archives: December 2022

Next gen sustainable packaging

Posted on December 25, 2022

Germany’s BASF SE has partnered Israel’s StePac (see here previously) to create the next generation of sustainable packaging specifically for the fresh produce sector. StePac’s modified atmosphere packaging will be enhanced with BASF’s Ultramid recycled polyamide to inhibit microbial decay. … Continue reading →

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Saving bats from wind turbines

Posted on December 25, 2022

Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of bats and other flying animals that collide with their blades. Scientists from Tel Aviv University and University of Haifa have developed a drone that transmits ultrasonic signals and lights to … Continue reading →

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Fast-growing carob trees

Posted on December 25, 2022

The carob tree features in many Biblical stories, growing to maturity in seven years. But those grown by Israel’s CarobWay (see here previously) only take four years. The trees are grown on agricultural land rather than forests, using sensors and … Continue reading →

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A zero-emission heat engine

Posted on December 25, 2022

Israel’s Luminescent Solar Power is developing a small, efficient, and low-cost heat engine for markets including waste heat, solar, and cooling. The company enables any small gas turbine to be converted into a combined cycle potential of 100 GW and … Continue reading →

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Juniors win six science medals

Posted on December 25, 2022

Israel’s junior science team won six medals at the 2022 International Junior Science Olympiad, in Bogota, Columbia, which Israel participated in for the first time. The 10-day event was contested by 203 participants from 39 countries, who took exams in … Continue reading →

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Israel attends Arab cyber conference

Posted on December 25, 2022

Israel participated in the inaugural Arab International Cybersecurity Exhibition and Conference in Manama, Bahrain (Dec 6 – 8). It joined the UAE, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman, and other countries. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate head Gabi Portnoy also led a joint workshop. … Continue reading →

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Autism is no obstacle in the IDF

Posted on December 25, 2022

97 autistic new recruits completed their basic training last year. Three more have just begun officer’s training. And as their recent meeting with the IDF Chief of Staff shows, they won’t be the last. https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/bjuzoz7ui

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Generators and radiation suits for Ukraine

Posted on December 25, 2022

Israel has donated 17 generators to Ukraine for use in the electricity-starved Kherson region of southeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Oren Milstein, co-founder of Israel’s StemRad travelled to Kyiv to donate 20 StemRad radiation protection suits to first responders. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-give-17-power-generators-to-ukraine-for-electricity-starved-kherson/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/radiation-protection-from-kyiv-to-the-moon-israeli-space-tech-to-shield-ukrainians/

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Israelis celebrate Hanukkah in Qatar

Posted on December 25, 2022

The Israeli Foreign Affairs mission in Qatar celebrated Hanukkah with Israelis who had attended the Soccer World Cup, plus many Qatar Jews. Qatar does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, so the Israeli Ministry team lit Hanukkah candles at the … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Leaders Summit

Posted on December 25, 2022

The fourth Jerusalem Leaders Summit (Dec 28) brings together leaders from America, Britain, Europe, and India. It will focus on law, economic freedom, free trade, cyber security, energy, innovation, and technology. https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/

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