Monthly Archives: October 2024

11 TAU researchers win European grants

Posted on October 14, 2024

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Starting Grants for 2024 to eleven researchers from Tel Aviv University. The grant enables promising early-career scientists achieve their research goals, promote cooperation and begin commercialization of the technology. https://english.tau.ac.il/news/erc-2024-grant-winners

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Discovering how AI works

Posted on October 14, 2024

Deep learning, using artificial neural networks has advanced so quickly that scientists do not know how AI made a particular decision. IT engineers at Ben Gurion University developed DISCOVER and with startup AIVF (see here) reverse-engineered how AI decides if … Continue reading →

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Hydrogen stars at Greentech 2024

Posted on October 14, 2024

Hydrogen was a key session at the Greentech 2024 New Horizon Conference and exhibition in Jerusalem. Israeli startups represented included H2PRO, Naki, Maygia, Hydro X, Eilat Eilot, plus from the Israeli Ministries of Energy and Finance. https://www.jpost.com/brandblend/greentech-2024-conference-green-horizon-importance-of-green-energy-820467 https://kenes-media.com/greentech/   h ttps://naki-v.com/ … Continue reading →

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NIS 30 million to improve sustainability

Posted on October 14, 2024

Israel’s Energy Ministry is providing NIS 30 million to local authorities in 2024 to install solar roofing, efficient lighting, air conditioning, and renewable energy storage systems. Also to launch initiatives for residents. Lower socioeconomic areas will get priority. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-817573

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Education is top priority

Posted on October 14, 2024

Israel has the highest percentage of youth in the OECD. It spends 6.1% of GDP on education (4.9% OECD average). Most Israeli 3-5 year-olds are enrolled in a preschool and over half of under-3s attend a daycare facility (e.g. kindergarten) … Continue reading →

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Albania to open liaison office in Jerusalem

Posted on October 14, 2024

In September, Isaac Herzog made the first-ever visit to Muslim-majority Albania by an Israeli President. Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama informed the President of his decision to open a new office in Jerusalem that will serve as a commercial liaison … Continue reading →

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Slovakia buys Israeli defense systems

Posted on October 14, 2024

Slovakia – a NATO country – has approved plans to buy six mobile air defense systems from Israel at a cost of more than $600 million. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/slovakia-okays-purchase-of-six-air-defense-batteries-from-israel/

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EU support for Israel

Posted on October 14, 2024

The October Effect conference in Jerusalem brought together diplomats, lawmakers, former leaders, and officials from several European and Western countries including Hungary, Czechia, and Belgium. They pledged their support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas and Iran. https://www.jns.org/more-friends-than-we-think-global-allies-converge-on-jlem-for-confab/

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Mass polio vaccination for Gazans

Posted on October 14, 2024

Israel has facilitated polio vaccinations for 600,000+ children in Gaza following a polio outbreak affecting several Gazans and is coordinating a follow-up program. Meanwhile, Israel continually facilitates the treatment of sick Gazans via field hospitals run by the UAE, Jordan … Continue reading →

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Markers for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Posted on October 14, 2024

A team of researchers led by Hebrew University has mapped millions of brain cells in 437 patients, discovering molecular markers that indicate future onset of Alzheimer’s disease some 20 years in advance of symptoms. The discovery will help development of … Continue reading →

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