Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Boosting crop yields

Posted on August 7, 2022

Israel’s ICL together with Israeli startup PlantArcBio (see here) have developed non-GMO RNAi technology that improves crop yields with minimal impact on the environment. Early-stage field trials significantly increased seed weight per hectare for canola crops. Larger-scale trials are planned … Continue reading →

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Turning night into day

Posted on August 7, 2022

True Night Vision from Israel’s visionary.ai (see here previously) transforms low-light photography so that cameras can literally see in the dark. It can even penetrate fog. Its use stretches far beyond amateur photography but to drones (rescues, crops etc.), endoscopes, … Continue reading →

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Safer US roads

Posted on August 7, 2022

Israel’s Autotalks (see here previously) has partnered Atlanta’s Yunex Traffic to deploy V2X (Vehicle to Anything) technology in Florida and Colorado. Yunex’s RSU2X system, with Autotalks’ chipsets, lets a bus or emergency vehicle turn traffic lights to green, increasing safety, … Continue reading →

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Ultra-fast charging stations

Posted on August 7, 2022

Israel’s ZOOZ Power (formerly Chakratech – see here) and Israel’s Afcon Electric Transportation (see here) are piloting “ultra-fast” electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. They will operate where the electricity infrastructure is unable to provide the typically required high-power capacity. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-712907

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$1m. scholarships to Israeli science students

Posted on August 7, 2022

Six outstanding Israeli doctoral students in the exact sciences, mathematics and life sciences received awards of NIS 100,000 a year and full exemption from tuition fees. They also received the equivalent of $3,000 a year for active participation in activities … Continue reading →

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First female Military Secretary is inaugurated

Posted on August 7, 2022

Brigadier General Naama Rosen Grimberg has been formally appointed as the first female Military Secretary to the Israeli President (see here previously). For the first time there are now three women serving simultaneously on the IDF General Staff Forum. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/357410

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El Al gets permission to fly over Saudi Arabia

Posted on August 7, 2022

El Al has received official permission from Saudi Arabia to fly over its territory. Duration of flights to Thailand drops from eleven hours down to eight-and-a-half hours. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/357582

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Aid to Ukraine

Posted on August 7, 2022

MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation – has sent 25,000 instant meals for residents of Kharkiv, Northeastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Israeli NGO IsraAID is providing the 475,000 residents of Mykolaiv, South Ukraine, with four reverse-osmosis water filtration systems. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-713331 … Continue reading →

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Special mission aircraft for NATO

Posted on August 7, 2022

Israel Aerospace Industries has won a $200 million contract to provide special mission aircraft to a NATO member country in Europe. The unique aircraft use miniaturized sensors alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning software and algorithms. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-iai-signs-200m-special-mission-aircraft-deal-with-nato-country-1001418896

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Israeli innovator in Automotive Hall of Fame

Posted on August 7, 2022

Mobileye founder and CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua has won the Mobility Innovator Award from the Automotive Hall of Fame. It recognizes “the outstanding work individuals have accomplished introducing new technologies and services that are redefining mobility.” https://www.israel21c.org/mobileye-founder-honored-by-automotive-hall-of-fame/

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