A trap for the hacker
Israeli cybersecurity firm Cymmetria uses deception to lead computer hackers into thinking they have the upper hand. Cymmetria uses decoys and “digital breadcrumbs” to lure the hacker to its “MazeRunner” platform where they are detected and analyzed.
Transforming soil for building roads
Israel’s I-Tec-W holds a patent in 96 countries for its Zymtec soil stabilization technology that allows roads and buildings to be built ecologically. The “Israelite” technology is currently being tested by Kenya in order to help construct 3,500 km of new road infrastructure.
Water difference
There is a lovely quote in Rowan Jacobsen’s latest article, inspired by his visit to Israel’s (and the world’s) largest water desalination plant at Sorek. “A few miles from here (Syria) water disappeared and civilization crumbled. Here, a galvanized civilization created water from nothingness.”
Plants can take risks
A study by scientists at Israel’s Tel-Hai College and UK’s Oxford University found that pea plants will risk putting down roots into pots containing varying amounts of nutrients. They will take the “gamble” when their only other growth medium contains low amounts of nutrients.
High speed wi-fi over the Niagara
Hornblower Niagara Cruises - the official Canadian Tour Boat operator in Niagara Falls - has deployed RADWIN’s FiberinMotion® mobility solution to provide high-speed wireless connectivity onboard its boats.
Vegan-friendly kosher meat to save the planet
Israeli startup SuperMeat is developing a method for bio-engineering “cultured meat” from animal cells. Its tagline: “Real meat, without harming animals.” Vegan CEO Koby Barak says it will be kosher, vegan-friendly, prevent world hunger and stop global warming. Wow!
A keyboard on any surface
Israeli tech entrepreneur Ran Poliakine has developed the Tap Strap – a wearable device that senses finger movements and translates them into text from any surface to any smart device. The Tap Strap sends a character or command to a device based on which fingers touched the surface.
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Saving the world from hunger
This NoCamels article features nine Israeli companies who are making major contributions to agriculture through their innovative technology. These are Sensilize, BioBee, miRobot, Roots, Tal-Ya, Morflora, Netafim, GreenWall and EdenShield.
Farming in the Arava desert
In southern Israel's Arava desert, thanks to innovative Israeli technology, strawberries, argan trees and sustainable fish thrive in some of the harshest environments.
Preventing accidents
I featured previously the dashcam app from Israel’s Nexar which records and reports bad driving. App users have automatically profiled the driving behavior of over 7 million cars in San Francisco, New York, and Tel Aviv. Nexar has just raised $10.5 million of funding.