Monthly Archives: October 2026

University uses green energy for 45% of its power

Some 45% of Tel Aviv University’s power now comes from green energy (target is 100%). 4 million kWh originates from 17,000 sq meters of solar systems installed on campus roofs, plus 29 million kWh from off-campus solar energy sources. 30 … Continue reading →

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Israeli tech for the moon

NASA’s Artemis moon mission relies on Israeli companies. StemRad for radiation-shielding vests; Tedence Space (AI‑driven electromagnetic monitoring); Omnidrill (robotic drilling platform); Ramon Space for radiation‑hardened processors; and Moonshot Space (electromagnetic launch). https://idfclub.org/israeli-tech-powering-nasas-return-to-the-moon/ https://israelactive.com/?s=Omnidrill+

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A new way to search for extraterrestrial life

A team of scientists from Israel’s Weizmann Institute and in the USA have developed a new method for detecting alien life, by analyzing molecular groups to identify life’s building blocks. Israel’s Eureka spacecraft proposes to take this to Jupiter’s Europa … Continue reading →

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Uber and Autobrains gear up for autonomous Munich trial

Ride-hailing app Uber has tapped Israeli autonomous driving startup Autobrains and US chipmaker giant Nvidia for a pilot program set to bring driverless robotaxis to the streets of the German city of Munich. https://www.timesofisrael.com/uber-puts-israeli-ai-startup-in-drivers-seat-for-munich-robotaxi-test-run/ https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-900069 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb8c3xic9k0

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More than just a cinema

Israel’s Bigger Picture is transforming cinemas with AI and technology, into experiences that offer a more social environment. It offers venues a full platform that allows them to provide touchless experiences, better ticketing, scheduling, and cross-selling, plus big data analysis … Continue reading →

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Record number of PhD graduates

325 graduates at Israel’s Technion Institute were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees – a record number in the Technion’s history. Women comprise 44% of the new PhD graduates, while 20% are international students. The youngest graduate is 28 years … Continue reading →

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Syrian Druze are part of Israel

The spiritual leader of Syria’s Druze, Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri,  has described the community as “an integral part of the State of Israel,” At a gathering in Suwayda, he praised Israel’s model of state-building. saying the two communities shared doctrinal … Continue reading →

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Israel debuts at Moroccan Airshow

Israel opened an Israeli national pavilion at the Marrakech Airshow in Morocco. It was Israel’s first official participation in a Moroccan defense exhibition since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Apart from the Israeli pavilion, Elbit Systems, IAI, and Rafael … Continue reading →

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ARC Innovation Boston

As predicted (see here previously) Sheba Medical Center’s innovation hub has been launched in Boston USA. The startups include UltraSight, FeelBetter, Modulight, and Nuri Braintech. https://technionuk.org/news-post/israeli-companies-shipping-up-to-boston/ https://www.modulight.bio/ https://nuribrain.tech/

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Iron Dome interceptor goes to the Pacific

A new US Marine Corps air defense system (MRIC) was successfully tested in Guam. It is built around Israel’s Tamir interceptor and marks a major step in the international expansion of Iron Dome technology. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1idkbm4gl

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