Rain-maker
A simple model connects cloud formation and predatory / prey relationships. Research involving Weizmann’s Dr Ilan Koren has established such a pattern that may help environmentalists in both areas.
Scan for the memory
Instead of inscribing a brief message on his mother’s Haifa gravestone, Yoav Medan had a QR code engraved on it. Visitors can scan the code to access a website of photos and stories of her life.
Solar window is a success
We reported Pythagoras Solar’s GE award in early July. Here is a full feature article on its “game-changing” green contribution to the construction industry.
Unveiling the “Ghost”
Israel’s new unmanned surveillance drone is a tiny, silent, vertical take-off machine.
Turning paper waste into reusable foam
Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed a new method to convert waste fibres from the paper industry into non-synthetic foam that can be re-used.
We’re cooking on gas
Taking advantage of new gas discoveries, Israel will convert four of the six coal-driven turbines at the Orot Rabin Power Station in Hadera to natural gas turbines with coal backup.
Showcasing to the Dutch
The best of Israel’s innovative New Media Technology companies will be exhibiting at IBC 2011 – the leading global media tradeshow in Amsterdam in September.
Lights without wires
Israel’s Globe Light and Water (GLW) has developed Orion - a new standalone light fixture that stores solar energy to emit light at night, replacing expensive and polluting generators.
“Hack into us and we’ll hire you”
Not an advert for an ex-UK newspaper. This challenge is from Israeli Internet security company 6Scan that wants to recruit the best technology people to test their products.
When your mobile phone “Pops”
Forget about ringtones. Soon, Pops - a new Israeli application - will flash an animation or video of the person calling you. It can link to facebook or to your own animation library.