Monthly Archives: February 2023

Israel exports crude oil

Posted on February 27, 2023

Israel has exported its first-ever shipment of crude oil. The cargo of hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGLs) was extracted from Israel’s Karish natural gas field. This was then converted into high-demand light sweet crude oil and sold through Vitol commodity traders … Continue reading →

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Economy grew 6.5% in 2022

Posted on February 27, 2023

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reports that Israel’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.5% in 2022. GDP per capita growth last year was 70% above the OECD average of 2.6%. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-economy-grew-65-in-2022-1001438599

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Israel’s nuclear fusion Institute

Posted on February 27, 2023

Israel’s Energy Ministry is allocating NIS 40 million to fund a National Nuclear Fusion Institute. It will be established and operated jointly by five Israeli universities. Additional partners include the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, and Israeli startup NT-Tao (see here … Continue reading →

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An accessible beehive

Posted on February 27, 2023

Two Israeli brothers have designed a new beehive that allows you to watch the secret life of bees. The inspiration was when one of the brothers lost the use of his left hand. The cylindrical hive can be managed using … Continue reading →

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Seven new Israeli spider species

Posted on February 27, 2023

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Madison-Wisconsin have discovered seven new species of funnel web spiders (Agelenidae, Tegenaria), unique to caves in Israel. The lack of light has led to exceptional adaptations e.g., enlarged sensory organs. … Continue reading →

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From unlocking phones to global crime solving

Posted on February 27, 2023

10 years ago, Israel’s Cellebrite (see here previously) began life unlocking phones which helped police break an international crime organization. It has grown into a world-leader in digital intelligence, providing software to over 5,200 law enforcement agencies in 120 countries. … Continue reading →

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Fake products to upskill hi-tech employees

Posted on February 27, 2023

Israel’s Wilco (see here previously) has created some whimsical items to help IT engineers develop their non-IT skills. They include a “dry-water canister” (just add water), organic sawdust, roast beef bath bubbles and a yodeling pickle.  Don’t ask – just … Continue reading →

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A private microchip

Posted on February 27, 2023

Israel’s Chain Reaction has launched microprocessors specially designed to encrypt data. The technology significantly speeds up systems that rely on real-time, trusted transaction processing, such as blockchain. It could transform medical research, finance, cloud-based systems and much more. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h1x11c3ecs https://www.chain-reaction.io/ … Continue reading →

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Israeli tech inside Ferrari F1 racecars

Posted on February 27, 2023

Samsung subsidiary Harman (see here previously) builds audio, video, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in Israel. This technology and more will be integrated by Ferrari in all future vehicle lines – including, starting this year, cars built for Formula … Continue reading →

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Speeding up on-line shopping

Posted on February 27, 2023

Watch this StandWithUs video of a robot from Israel’s 1MRobotics (see here previously) helping to speed up online shopping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJf0eo8aNfk

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