Israel Active

Intel is launching its new Israel-developed Core M computer processor chips and already planning the release of its successor – the SkyLake, also designed in Israel.  Intel’s Israeli developments are astounding.   

(Thanks to Charlie) Israel’s OkCoral in the Negev desert produces fast-growing corals for use by Israel’s Corebone (featured previously) in dental implants and bone regeneration. (CNN video)

Over 200 leaders in the “space business” gathered at the Israel exhibition at the International Astronautical Congress in Toronto.  Israel is one of only seven countries to launch and maintain its own satellites and works closely with both NASA and the European Space Agency.

Each year, the Israel Technion invites the public to participate in Researchers’ Night – a celebration of science and research for the whole family.  Participants tasted seawater before and after desalination; built boats, examined underwater robots, submarines work and water pollution.

The US has approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat meat products. This allows tomato lycopene colorants from Israel’s LycoRed to replace artificial and insect-based colors in deli meats, sausage and hot dogs.

Israeli wastewater treatment company Emefcy has developed the revolutionary modular Spiral Aerobic Biofilm Reactor (SABRE).  The permeable membranes remove nitrogen using 80% less energy, providing a low cost solution for small wastewater plants.”   

Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have fused two enzymes from plant-munching bacteria.  The resulting hybrid is quick and efficient at turning difficult to break down cellulose into useful sugars that can make low-cost biofuel.  (A rare pro-Israel article in New Scientist.)

Toyota is to host the first tech event put on by a large Japanese corporation in Israel. At the two-day “hackathon”, Israeli programmers and entrepreneurs will present ideas on improving car safety and performance.  Toyota is aiming to produce the ultimate “connected” car.

The Israeli government has given Ben Gurion University and Israel’s Soreq Nuclear Research Center 174 million NIS ($47 million) to establish a National Photonics and Electro-Optics Research Center. It will provide professionals and students with state-of-the-art equipment.

“Cosmic” is the only word to describe the work of a team of scientists including Professor Yehuda Hoffman of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.  Warning, this video may make you feel rather small.