Knock-out shell
The Kalanit can explode midair over hiding terrorists and can breach concrete walls. The shell has been successful in hitting Gaza terror cells.
Wikimania in Israel
This year’s annual Wikipedia conference takes place in Haifa in August. Israeli talent includes a programmer on the language committee who is helping make wikipedia accessible to the blind.
Another plug for Israel
UK’s Channel 4 News has broadcast another major positive report on Israel’s success as the silicon-valley of the Middle East. What’s going on?
Putting the brakes on
A mother’s nightmare of a runaway buggy / stroller is prevented by the Israel’s Smart Wheels 2 Go. A simple invention that limits the maximum speed of the wheels. Nice video to demonstrate it.
A century in 60 seconds
In keeping with its cutting-edge technology, the Israel Technion, has already cut a terrific video to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it!
India and Israel collaborate on clean-tech
A 37-member delegation of corporate bosses from India held a 4 day joint seminar with their Israeli counterparts to discuss cooperation on desalination and renewable energy.
Excellent Green Fuels
27 scientists from Ben Gurion University and the Weizmann Institute are to set up Israel’s Centre of Excellence into developing renewable liquid fuels.
Decoding the Bible and Talmud
Biblical scholars at Bar Ilan University have developed a computer algorithm that may help verify the identity of previously unknown authors of historical texts.
Adapt and survive
Israel Technion researchers have analysed vital bacteria in the seas that consume CO2 and produce Oxygen. They now know how bacteria mutate to combat virus infections and environmental changes.
Israel is shining in space
The European Research Council is funding 1.5 million Euros for Israel Technion Professor Pini Gurfil’s research into virtual satellites using separately orbiting modular components.