Monthly Archives: September 2024

International design award

Maayan Kinsbursky, graduate from Israel’s Technion Institute, has won the international Red Dot Design Award for her project, U·Bra – an innovative bra for women who have undergone a mastectomy and cannot have reconstruction surgery. It is a non-invasive alternative … Continue reading

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Bedouin eco-village gets water from the air

Israel’s H2OLL (see here previously) has installed its its first complete water from the air system at the Bedouin eco-village Wadi Attir (see here previously). The system is set to produce 1,000 liters of water per day at the dry … Continue reading

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An Israeli Arab and Israeli Jew at Harvard

Tzur Goldin has devoted years to campaigning for the return of his dead brother, Hadar Goldin, who is still held in Gaza. Abboud Ashkar, is a Christian Arab entrepreneur from Nazareth who has become a symbol of coexistence in Israel. … Continue reading

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Most influential in AI

Zack Dvey-Aharon, CEO of Israel’s AEYE Health is one of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence for 2024 as per Time Magazine’s TIME100 AI. AEYE (see here previously) uses AI, plus retinal images obtained by a handheld camera, … Continue reading

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US & Israel green energy partnership

Bipartisan US legislators have introduced the US-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2024, aimed at advancing green energy technologies. It will fund up to 50% of joint US-Israeli projects e.g., to develop energy storage, renewable energy, and cybersecurity for energy … Continue reading

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More security for European airports

The AI-powered prohibited items detection software (APIDS) from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) has been integrated into the advanced CT security checkpoint systems of Smiths Detection. It will shortly be certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference. https://www.smithsdetection.com/press-releases/smiths-detection-accelerates-partnership-with-seetrue/

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Remote medical diagnostics for Iowa farmers

Iowa’s largest farmer-owned collective, Landus, is offering a health policy to all its members. Those enrolled will receive a medical kit from Israel’s TytoCare (see here previously) including stethoscope, thermometer, and digital camera for remote examination. https://www.agriculture.com/landus-launches-new-health-coverage-plans-for-farmers-8701884

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Why Malawi voted with Israel

I was surprised that Malawi supported Israel in the recent (sickning) vote in the UN General Assembly. Then (TY Hazel) I saw that there are 700 Malawians working in Israel and 10,000 more are expected by the end of 2024. … Continue reading

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Thank you President Milei of Argentina

In a powerful address at the United Nations General Assembly, Argentine President Javier Milei sharply criticized the international body for its persistent bias against Israel. After explaining (at 5 mins) how the UN has degenerated, he supports Israel at 7 … Continue reading

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Protein missing in lung cancer patients

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have discovered that the protein RBM10 is absent or has mutated in 40% of lung cancer patients. The protein helps the body to repair damaged DNA. The scientists inhibited the WEE1 gene to eradicate RBM10-deficient … Continue reading

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