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.
Energy from sewage
No puns with this one. Another General Electric story, as its Technology Venture Capital fund makes its first non-US investment - into Israel’s “bio-energy from wastewater” company Emefcy.
Need to know
In a car crash, many drivers, if badly injured or unconscious, would want relatives to be informed. The Israeli MayDay iPhone app recognises a high-impact collision and transmits SMS messages.
The car of tomorrow
General Motors is another US giant with an R&D centre in Israel. It’s CEO said “staff in Israel picks up new information and ideas much faster than employees at other GM development centres”