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.
The colour of diamonds
Up to now, sought-after coloured diamonds were only found rarely in nature. Now, Israeli company Briza has developed technology to turn polished whites into colour-enhanced diamonds.
A big hit with the defence
Israel’s new Arrow3 interceptor successfully shot down a mock enemy ballistic missile in a trial flight.
Summing up our future prospects
Five Israeli high-school students won medals, including a Gold, at the 52nd International Math Olympiad. Israel finished 23rd of 101 countries – its best overall result since 2004.