See Israeli 3D prints in London
(Thanks to Israel21c) Hundreds of 3D models printed by Stratasys, the Israeli-American manufacturer of 3D printers, are being displayed in a free exhibition, “3D: Printing the Future.” at London’s Science museum.
Mobile solar energy
Israel’s Nova Lumos has devised a pay-as-you-go mobile-based solar energy program for developing countries that produces clean electricity for less than it costs to purchase kerosene. Nova Lumos just won The Pitch contest for new start-ups at the "Globes"-Ernst & Young Journey Conference in Tel Aviv.
Return of the Judean Date Palm
(Thanks to Charlie) Latest news on the progress of the oldest known tree seed ever to germinate originally reported in my newsletter in Nov 2012. Dr Elaine Solowey of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is working hard to revive other age-old trees from their long dormancy.
Your fridge will never be empty
(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Israeli start-up Smartli has developed an automatic grocery shopping system that uses sensors to track the items missing from your fridge. It then generates a shopping list, and ensures that these items are delivered directly to your door at your preferred time.
The future is bright
In a few months, Israel’s BrightSource expects to turn on its 377-megawatt solar thermal farm in the California desert. At about the same time, it will begin work on a 121-megawatt solar thermal energy plant in Israel’s Negev Desert.
Israel to make helmets for F35 pilots
The Pentagon has announced that Israel’s Elbit, is to be the sole supplier of helmet mounted display systems (HDMS) for all 4,000 F35 stealth aircraft. The deal is worth more than $1 billion over 10 years. Already 100 F35 pilots have tested and approved the new helmet.
Where to park
If a city wants to change its parking policies then this simulator from a team of Tel Aviv University researchers will help understand how these changes will affect motorists’ demand and behaviour.
A smartphone for the blind
The Israeli-developed phone, called Project Ray, vocalises any icon or name touched by a sliding finger and activates it only when the finger is lifted. It has a special GPS for the blind and an audiobook interface to Israel’s Central Library for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Handicapped.
Strawberry leaf yeast goes commercial
I reported in January the discovery by Hebrew University scientists of the natural, non-toxic pesticide made from the yeast growing on strawberry leaves. Now Israel’s agro-tech giant Makhteshim Agan is working with HU’s commercial company Yissum to develop the bio-control agent.
Israeli-Chinese car gets top safety rating
The Qoros Sedan 3 has become the first Chinese car ever to win a five-star score from Euro NCAP. Qoros is a joint venture of Israel Corporation and China's Chery Automobile.