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British Prime Minister David Cameron sent Israel a recorded greeting in honor of Israeli Science Day, which was launched at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. "The work of your scientists is helping humanity in some truly profound ways," he said.

Israeli cleantech companies enjoyed 4 fruitful events in March - at the Landmark Israeli Dealmakers Summit in New York; the New England-Israel Business Council in Boston; the CleanTech Forum in San Francisco and an exclusive investor event in Chicago.

(Thanks to Grace) Israeli high-tech start-ups continue to propel themselves farther into the realm of science fiction. This innovative know-how continues to turn adversity into opportunity. Israel is now Britain's largest trading partner in the Middle East — thanks to high-tech.

Israel’s VoiceITT has developed speech technology for kids and adults who have difficulty making themselves understood. If you suffer from a stutter, a stroke or a neuro-degenerative disease, TalkITT will turn your impaired speech into a computerized output of what you really intended to say.

Israel’s PM signed an agreement with California Governor Jerry Brown stressing four main Research & Development areas: water, energy, storage and cyber security. Brown said "10% of San Diego's water will be a result of this collaboration and an outcome of Israeli technology."

(Thanks to Stuart Palmer) Joshuah Miron heads the Ruminant Sciences Department at Israel’s Volcani Center. He says that Israel’s success in the dairy industry is due to enhanced breeding of cows for their milk, advanced nutrition science, and a team of highly educated dairy farmers.

Delegates at the recent AIPAC conference saw a demonstration of EyeMusic – a tool that provides visual information for the blind. Shapes, colors and locations are converted to music in order to give an audible “picture” of objects.

Qoros - the joint venture between Israel Corporation and China's Chery - has unveiled the EBIKE at the Geneva Motor Show. The bike, one of the most advanced electric bicycles ever developed, is equipped with a large battery, electric motor, touchscreen display and traditional pedals. Meanwhile, multinational car manufacturers are expecting heavy competition from Qoros’ new hatchback.

The Israeli accelerator MindCet incubates education technology start-ups in Tel Aviv and in the Negev. Its founders went to SXSWedu in Austin Texas, along with start-ups CodeMonkey, Simlisco and RoadStory to explain how technology can significantly change teaching and learning processes.

(Thanks to Israel21c) The Statue of Liberty National Monument has included Israel’s BriefCam in its state-of-the-art surveillance system. Briefcam’s unique Video Synopsis software solution enables law enforcement and security personnel to review hours of video in minutes.