Monthly Archives: February 2025

Over 132 billion gallons of water saved

The 2024 Sustainable Practices Report from Israel’s Phytech (see here previously) states that Phytech’s technology enabled farmers globally to save over 132 billion gallons of water in 2024. It is equivalent to the annual water consumption of more than 3.1 … Continue reading

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Injection molded artificial meat

Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s bioengineers have developed meat substitutes that mimic the intricate architecture of muscle and fat produced using injection molding, a high-capacity manufacturing process borrowed from the polymer industry. https://www.afhu.org/2025/01/16/meat-created-by-israeli-and-palestinian-engineers-at-hebrew-university-using-injection-molding-and-metamaterials/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54939-y

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Beverages from microprotein

Israel’s Brevel Ltd has partnered Israel’s Central Bottling Company to develop beverages and dairy alternatives containing Brevel’s high-value microalgae protein and oils. Brevel combines light with sugar fermentation in bioreactors to produce nutrient-rich microalgae in large quantities. https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/central-bottling-company-coca-cola-israel-dairy-brevel-microalgae-protein/

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Israeli app helped get out the voters

In a Democratic Party primary last year, George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated Jamaal Bowman, a harsh critic of Israel. Jewish volunteers used the Israeli app UpVote to rally Jewish voters and get them to the ballet box. Latimer won … Continue reading

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AI-generated training videos in seconds

Israel’s Guidde (see here previously) has developed a generative AI platform that enables any employee to create video-based training and documentation for any software or process in seconds. Ideal for customer tutorials. https://www.guidde.com/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/skufisq9jg

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Israel repairs Thai’s teeth

Hamas terrorists hit one of the five Thai hostages with a weapon and broke his teeth. On his release from captivity he underwent rehabilitation at the Shamir Medical Center in Be’er Yaakov. Israel will continue to finance his dental treatment in … Continue reading

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IDF helps save LA from wildfires

During the US nighttime, a hi-tech unit of IDF’s Home Front Command analyzed California wildfire data and prepared detailed operational assessments for the next day’s firefighting. They consolidated all information including detailed mapping of fire zones, key sites, and power … Continue reading

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Less corruption here; not so elsewhere

Israel improved in the latest annual Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International. It rose to 30th out of 180 countries surveyed. 47 countries fell to their worst ranking since the index began in 2012, including the USA, France, Germany … Continue reading

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Vote for Israel

Laura B suggests that readers could boost the winning chances of Israeli destinations, hotels, companies, etc. by voting for them in the Travel & Leisure 2025 World’s Best Awards. https://wba.m-rr.com/home

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US honors Iron Dome developer

Israel’s Daniel Gold, the original head of Israel’s Iron Dome development project, has been elected to the US National Academy of Engineering, part of the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine – one of the highest professional accolades … Continue reading

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