Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Diabetic daughter inspires low-carb food startup

After Ran’s daughter was diagnosed with diabetes, he partnered with her endocrinologist to create Eatsane (see here previously). Its low-carb buns are now available at Israel’s BBB burger restaurants and its pizza crusts are an option at Israeli Papa John’s. … Continue reading

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Hybrid drones for Europe

Israel’s Robotican (see here previously) has delivered dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. ROOSTER rolls like a robot and flies like a drone. It recently secured official NATO registration. … Continue reading

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A green alternative to cement

An update on the Technnion’s CyanoGems project (see here previously) that uses cyanobacteria to produce calcium carbonate for building materials. In the process photosynthesis absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide to reduce global greenhouse gases. https://www.timesofisrael.com/microbes-pave-the-way-for-a-living-green-alternative-to-cement-in-buildings/

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Mapping Israeli AI companies

Israel has 342 startup working the GenAI space according to the New Remagine Ventures report. “Israeli GenAI Landscape 4.0”, maps the rapid and impressive development of Israel’s generative artificial intelligence industry in 2025.  198 companies have been added since 2024. … Continue reading

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NIS 44 million for AI data stores

Israel is granting NIS 44 million for the set-up of information databases that will support Israeli development of AI systems. They include medical, manufacturing, desertech, climate & cleantech, agritech, food, defense/security, and hi-tech. Proposals should be submitted by 3rd Sep. … Continue reading

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Early warning of failure

Researchers at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have revealed that tiny changes precede the tipping point that triggers the collapse of vulnerable complex systems. This discovery could provide a potential early warning signal and prevent a critical system from breaking down. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1089719 … Continue reading

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Israeli Druze donate blood for Syrian Druze

Magen David Adom began a blood drive on Sunday in the Druze-majority village of Isfiya to support wounded Druze in Syria. Dozens of people lined up to donate their blood as soon as the donation center opened, and 40 samples … Continue reading

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Firefighting support for Cyprus

Two Israeli C-130 aircraft dropped 34 tons of fire retardant, significantly suppressing the recent Cyprus wildfires. Meanwhile, aid from the EU didn’t arrive in time. https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-wildfires-the-frustration-of-delayed-aid-and-the-eu-mechanism-under-scrutiny/ https://www.jns.org/israeli-air-force-helps-cyprus-battle-raging-wildfires/

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22 countries attend educational conference

180 educators from 22 countries arrived in Israel for an annual 7-day education seminar sponsored by KKL-JNF. They visited sites of ecological, historical and national significance and met with IDF reps, educators, kibbutzniks, and local leaders. https://www.jns.org/wire/180-educators-from-22-countries-arrive-in-israel-for-annual-education-seminar/ https://rjstreets.com/2025/07/27/whos-here-in-july-on-the-hot-jerusalem-streets/

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Lion cub rescued from PA village

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority rescued a lion cub that was tied to a tree in the yard of a home in the Palestinian Arab village of Abu Dis east of Jerusalem. It was unhurt, but very thin. It … Continue reading

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