Tech4Animals Lab in Haifa develops AI-powered analysis of video, sensor and audio data to determine animals’ physical pain and emotional states. “Animals do speak. We train AI to listen.” That’s…
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Unique Lab Uses AI to Make a Better World for Animals
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Kibbutz Farmers Defy Death and Ruin With Robotic Greenhouse
Two Gaza-area farms join with agricultural robotics startup to restart and upgrade their operations despite having suffered personal loss and injury. Michael Amar, 48, is the director of agriculture at…
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The Rehab Innovations Helping to Heal War Wounds
Sheba Medical Center chooses two Israeli inventions to pilot in its new expanded rehab ward, with potential global benefits. “Times of crisis present an opportunity to accelerate innovation and transformation…
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8 Israeli Products on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 List
Beewise, Brenmiller, Lumen, Salignostics, Sensibo, Wiliot, UBQ, Weizmann Institute hailed for changing how we live. TIME magazine’s “The 22 Best Inventions of 2023” list names 200 “innovations changing how we live” plus…
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JERUSALEM’S ANCIENT TOWER OF DAVID GETS A HIGH-TECH MAKEOVER
After 10 years of planning and $50 million, the 2,000-year-old fortress near Jaffa Gate is transformed into an accessible, cutting-edge multimedia museum. The Tower of David fortress, built by the…
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NINE OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK DESTINATIONS IN ISRAEL
Great places to visit that aren’t well known, from archeological sites and natural wonders to friendly farms and artist studios. The Old City of Jerusalem. Masada. The Sea of Galilee.…
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Treatment For Very Early Alzheimer’s Under Development
Novel approach proves effective in diagnosing Alzheimer’s in animal models before symptoms appear and preventing progression of the disease. ISRAEL21c is the first news publication to report on a new…
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8 Israel Innovation Tourist Spots to Put on Your Itinerary
From high-tech to agriculture, Israeli innovation continues to influence the world. See it firsthand on your trip to Israel. There’s nothing quite like seeing it for yourself. Several tour operators…
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Israel Opening National Energy Storage Research Institute
Institute will encourage Israel’s energy sector to respond to strategic challenges in renewable power storage, with an eye toward global applications. Israel’s Ministry of Energy will establish a national research…
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A Drone Can Save Bats from Terror of Wind Turbine Blades
Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of bats and other flying animals that collide with their blades. Every year, wind turbines around the world kill millions of…
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Heart Valve Repair Without Open-Heart Surgery
An Israeli company is developing a minimally invasive procedure to fix heart valve insufficiency when a replacement isn’t necessary. For patients suffering from heart valve or aortic insufficiency, the only…
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Israeli firm making NYC crosswalks voice-accessible to blind
Electra subsidiary will install voice accessibility at intersections in Manhattan and Staten Island for pedestrians with visual impairment. A subsidiary of Israeli infrastructure construction company Electra won a $62 million tender to…
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A Solar Solution that Can Create Energy AND Food
A new agrivoltaic technology allows farmers to use their land to grow plants and create solar power in the same space. Think of agriculture in Israel, and your mind will…
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Seeding Innovations From a New Crop of Israeli Farmers
Facing a decline in next-generation farmers, a new Israeli VC sows capital into smart agricultural initiatives from young entrepreneurs down on the farm. Menachem Friedman, 67, is a successful peach…
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10 Gadgets for Your Hanukkah and Christmas Gift List
We’ve got suggestions at different price points for everything from opening your wine to minding your baby. Tis the season to be shopping, with the first candle of Hanukkah on…