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Israeli Defense Company Elbit Gears Up for Cyber Arms Race

By JNi.Media

There is a new kind of arms race that involves producing the most impenetrable virtual fortresses of cybersecurity to resist catastrophic threats.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Tel Aviv Ranked #1 Startup Ecosystem Outside the US

By JNi.Media

Tel Aviv’s talent resources were ranked 3rd in the world — behind 2nd place Moscow and 1st place Silicon Valley.

Israel / News Briefs / France / Science and Tech

Southern Israel Solar Field of 134 Acres Connected to Electric Grid

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The solar energy field of at Kibbutz Ketura cost $79 million and consists of 140,743 solar panels.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Fishing Rig Off Ashdod Shore Will Ease Depletion of Fish Stocks

By JNi.Media

The innovative project will cover an area of ​​6,000 hectares and will enable a significant expansion of fish growing at sea.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Microsoft Buying Israeli Adallom for $320 Million

By JNi.Media

Adallom, developing cloud security platforms, will become Microsoft’s center for cyber security business in Israel.

Food / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Seaweed that Tastes like Bacon Reminiscent of Talmudic Teaching

By JNi.Media

This red seaweed tastes like bacon when cooked, or so we've been told...

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israel Physics Team Wins 5 Olympiad Medals

By Jewish Press News Desk

Five students in Israel's team competing in the Physics Olympiad in Mumbai won three silver and two bronze medals Thursday night. The Israelis won 19th place out of 82 competitors, and only two Western countries - the United States and Germany - were ranked higher. In first place was China, followed by Korea and Taiwan.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Samsung Establishes Development Center in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Samsung is establishing a new startup accelerator in its development center in the Yakum industrial park between Netanya and Herzliya. The company is looking for 6-10 startups in mobile communications, information security, wearable computers, big data, cloud computing, mHealth, biometric identification, wireless charging, and autonomous vehicles. Start-ups that join the accelerator will receive a $50,000 […]

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Physician Explains 'Why We Have Never Met Aliens'

By Jewish Press Staff

Israeli physician Dr. Yuval Rabinovich reviews possible reasons 'why we have never met aliens.'

Israel / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

Israeli Digital Doc Aiming to Bring Healthcare to your Inbox

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Doctome, an Israeli medical start-up, is looking to change both how patients interact with their healthcare providers, and how people look to the internet for quick health advice.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

IDF to Launch New Cyber Command

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF has announced it will establish a new Cyber Command to oversee all operational activity in the cyber dimension. Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said the new unit will be established in the next two years and in the meantime will work in conjunction with the intelligence branch . "The IDF is […]

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Qualcomm Co-Founder Donates $50 Million to Technion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Prof. Andrew Viterbi now has the honor of being the largest private donor to Technion.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Anti-Virus Maker Kaspersky Labs Attacked with with Duqu 2.0

By Jewish Press News Desk

The same virus spying on the Iranian delegations in Europe was found inside anti-virus software maker Kaspersky lab's servers.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Kaspersky: Israel Hacked Iran Nuclear Talks

By Jewish Press News Desk

The spyware was a variant of Duqu, which Kaspersky is convinced is Israel’s most powerful intelligence-gathering program.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

U.S. Electronics Payment Company Buys Israel's Seergate

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

MyECheck has bought Israeli company, Seergate Ltd, which concentrates on electronic payment solutions, for $3 million.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israelis Prefer Microsoft Office

By Jewish Press News Desk

A survey discovered that most Israelis prefer Microsoft Office over the online alternatives.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

University of Haifa to Share $1.3 million Grant for Pioneering Brain Research

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The research seeks to uncover how the brain reacts chemically in a variety of social situations.

Food / Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Food Tech Startup to Make Sugar Taste Twice as Sweet

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"DouxMatok's technology will allow for a reduction of 30-60 percent of sugar in a product, depending on the application, and with no effect on taste."

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Apple Hiring Hundreds of More Workers in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Apple is expanding its Israeli operations at its headquarters in Herzliya and is hiring hundreds of more employees for its development center. Apple CEO Tim Cook flew into Israel in February to inaugurate the new offices. The expansion will allow Apple to employ approximately 800 Israelis and signals Apple's interest in using Israel as a […]

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Haifa Mayor Blocks 'Polluting Factories'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Childhood cancer rates in Haifa are much higher than in the rest of Israel, air pollution is blamed.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Science and Tech

No Victory for V15 and Not Healthy 'Healthy' Snack Bars

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First thwarted at the Israeli polls, now V15 funder's "healthy" bars are also losers.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Congress to Prevail: Iran Nuke Deal Oversight Veto-Proof Following Compromises

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

With latest compromises, Congressional oversight of Iran deal believed to be solidly veto-proof.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Barak Invests $1 Million in Firm Linked to Military-Industrial Complex

By JBN / Jewish Business News

The former defense Minister puts his money in 911-type platform developer run by former defense and IDF officials.

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Jordan / Science and Tech / Iraq / ISIS

ISIS Fighters in Syria May Be Felled By Lesions (Not Legions)

By Rachel Levy

ISIS fighters in Syria may ultimately be felled by a skin disease likely to be wracking thousands of its ranks.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Science and Tech

The Knesset Goes Solar

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s Government Building Becomes ‘Greenest Parliament’ in the World

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

BGU Researchers Found Way To Break Into Off-Internet Computers

By JBN / Jewish Business News

The method developed by these Israeli scientists overcomes the network isolation challenge by identifying the computer's operating temperature.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Jerusalem Post Suing Internet Company It Picked As ‘Startup To Watch In 2015′

By JBN / Jewish Business News

The Post people didn't like how they looked compared to their biggest competitor - the Times of Israel.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israelis Win ‘Best App’ Award at Prestigious Competition in Spain

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The app placed first among 800 other nominees as the contest, which has been described as the Oscars for the mobile world.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli-Made Chipset Could Extend Battery Life for Devices Using 4G Mobile Networks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Eshed said that a smart meter can run for as long as 10 years if it is equipped with this chipset.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israel to Bring New Desalination Methods to Marshall Islands

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Pacific Island nation known as the Marshall Islands will soon have its first water purification vehicle – thanks to the Israel.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / United Nations (UN)

UN Economic Commission and Israel’s MASHAV Team Up for Renewal Energy Workshop

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s sharing of its know-how in research, manufacturing, marketing and application of energy efficiency and renewable energy products, was very much appreciated by the experts who took part in the workshop and study tour.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

'Big Apple' Tim Cook to Visit Israel Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

Apple CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to arrive in Israeli next week to launch his company's new Israeli headquarters near Tel Aviv.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Saudi Arabia / Science and Tech / Obituaries

Saudis Hold Body of U.S. Elbit Subcontractor After Mysterious Death in Tabuk

By Rachel Levy

A U.S. defense subcontractor for Elbit died mysteriously in Saudi Arabia on Jan 15. His body's still held there.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Sports

Israel's Wix Web Platform Company Unveils Super Bowl Ad

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Super Bowl viewers will have to get along with Scarlett Johansson this year.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Iran / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Lebanon / Islamists / Science and Tech / Hezbollah

Netanyahu: 'Arik Sharon Knew The Real Threat is Iran'

By Rachel Levy

PM Binyamin Netanyahu warns at a memorial for late PM Ariel Sharon that Iran has already begun its war against Israel.

Global / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media / Science and Tech

UPDATE: Social Media Sites Back Up Worldwide - Global Productivity Drops

By Jewish Press News Desk

Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms have fallen off the Internet worldwide.

US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / Asia

Did Apple Sell Out Its Clients in China and Abroad?

By Rachel Levy

Apple may have handed the Chinese government access to the software used in its iPhones.

News Briefs / Science and Tech

WhatsApp is Now on the Web (and Your Home Computer)

By Jewish Press News Desk

WhatApp, the ubiquitous mobile phone messaging system, is now available on your laptop computer - and it works!

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israel Destroys 100,000 Turkeys with Bird Flu

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Ministry of Agriculture is inspecting farms within 3 kilometers of the infected bird coop ti make sure the virus didn't spread.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Florida Philanthropists Donate $2.8 Million to Tel Aviv University

By Jewish Press News Desk

Florida philanthropists Dr. Morton and Cynthia Levitt have donated $2.8 million for a scholarship fund for medical education at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Dr.  Levitt is a professor of Clinical Biomedical Science and former Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. […]

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / Africa

Israeli Solar Power Technology to Light Up Ethiopia

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Israel firm, AORA, will be the first to provide solar-biogas hybrid power solutions for rural communities in Ethiopia.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Dead Sea Scrolls Hi-Tech Preserves Israeli Declaration of Independence

By Jewish Press Staff

The Declaration of Independence is the first document reflecting Jewish sovereignty since the time of the Hashmonean kingdom.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

How Indispensable is Waze and WhatsApp to You?

By Jewish Press News Desk

80% of Israelis have WhatsApp, and 70% believe they can't live without the app.

US / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka / Science and Tech

Million-Dollar ‘Chocolate Bar': First-Grade Buddies Raise Seven Figures for Rare Disease

By JTA

A fundraising campaign started quietly by two first graders two years ago to help find a cure for a rare genetic disease just passed the $1 million mark.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Hebrew Univ. Study Links Fear of Terror with Risk of Death

By Jewish Press Staff

A faster-beating heart as a result of fear of terror increase the risk of heart disease, researchers report.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Marijuana Companies Smoking Up Wall Street

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Cannabis is being touted as a cure for diseases from diabetes to Parkinson’s and epilepsy.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Two-Headed Salamander Tadpole Discovered in Haifa Ecology Lab

By Jewish Press Staff

Suggested causes: pollution of water sources, radiation changes and the effects of a dwindling population.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Science and Tech

Meir Sheetrit Tries to Sneak In Baby Biometric Bill

By Shalom Bear

Meir "Big Brother" Sheetrit tried to sneak in a baby DNA biometric bill before it was too late, or even noticed.

Israel / News Briefs / Europe / Science and Tech

Hungary and Israel Forging Scientific Cooperation

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Hungarian-Israeli Scientific Society Established at Bar-Ilan University

News Briefs / Science and Tech / Local

New Diagnostic for Pro Football Players Suffering from Mild 'Unreported' Concussions

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli scientists at Ben Gurion University of the Negev have discovered an earlier way to diagnose brain damage.

Israel / Global / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israel Sends Medical Shipments to Fight Ebola

By JTA

“Operation ‘Hospitals of Hope’ is an integral part of the vision of MASHAV and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel of helping nations in need, including nations without diplomatic relations with Israel.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

AOL Partners with Cornell Tech to Fund New Labs in New York, Israel

By JTA

The lab will operate in both Israel and New York, and will allow researchers to explore technologies in areas including communication and coordination, food and wellness, education and safety, and information and entertainment.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Science and Tech

Yehuda Glick Medical Update 4 PM

By Jewish Press News Desk

Temple Mount Activist Rabbi Yehudah Glick successfully underwent another surgery this morning...

Jewish / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah

Fearless Gush Etzion Doctor Makes House Calls in Palestinian Villages

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The connection runs so deep, that the Arab villagers have alerted Efrat authorities against terror cells.

NY / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Boy Isolated in NY Hospital for Possible Ebola

By Jewish Press Staff

The new case of a 5-year-old makes it more difficult to fight NY and NJ quarantine policies.

US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Nina Pham Released from Hospital, Ebola Free

By Jewish Press News Desk

The first of 2 nurses to contract Ebola in Texas has been cured. NY and NJ have begun quarantining health-care workers returning from West Africa.

NY / News Briefs / Science and Tech

New York Doctor Infected with Ebola

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Officials preach calm but are frantically trying tracing every step the doctor took in the city.

US / Travel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

US Restricts Air Travel from Africa to Contain Ebola

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Visitors from Ebola-stricken West African nations will be required to enter the U.S. from one of only five airports.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

U.S. to Honor Israeli Founder of Flash Storage Company

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Eli Harari will receive the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Klain Appointed U.S. Ebola Response Coordinator

By JTA

Former White House official Ron Klain has been tapped to coordinate the government’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Carnival Cruise Passenger In On-Board Ebola Quarantine

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mexico refuses to let a Carnival Cruise ship with 4000 passengers dock after a Texas lab technician entered a voluntary quarantine on-board ship after handling Ebola infected fluids.

NY / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Dead Passenger From Nigeria to JFK Did Not Have Ebola

By Jewish Press News Desk

After a fit of vomiting, a 63 year old man died on a flight from Nigeria to JFK on Thursday.

Israel / Travel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Ben Gurion Airport to Hold Exercise of Simulated Ebola Passenger

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ben Gurion Airport will carry out an exercise Friday morning simulating the arrival of an Ebola-infected passenger. The exercise will include initial questioning as well as evacuation and hospital treatment. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed that preparations be increased at all entry points into Israel including preventive measures such as taking the temperature of passengers […]

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli ALS treatment Gets ‘Fast-Track’ FDA Designation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Stem cell treatment developed by Israeli company BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics has been designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a "fast-track" treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Israel / Politics / UK / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Lancet Editor Gives Full-Throated Apology for Vicious Anti-Israel Article

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lancet editor condemns vicious anti-Israel letter in his own publication, following visit to Israeli medical centers.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / China

China Buys Israeli Smart Irrigation Tech Company for $20 Million

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

China’s Yuanda Enterprise Group announced last week that it had bought the Israeli company AutoAgronome Israel Ltd for $20 million in order to expand its business to high-tech agriculture.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Soroka: At the Front During the War, at the Forefront in Medical Care

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

On the Gaza border, Soroka treated hundreds of wounded soldiers and moved its entire NICU to a shelter during OPE.

Politics / News Briefs / Turkey / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

No Turkish Delight for Israeli Energy

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkey is not going to be signing any deals for Israeli natural gas exports any time soon, says Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

US and Israel Test Improved Arrow 2 Missile Interceptor

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Ashdod residents witnessed the test operation, which simulated a rocket attack from Iran on southern Israel.

News Briefs / Science and Tech

The Last Supermoon of 2014 & 5774

By Jewish Press News Desk

The moon will be 30% brighter and 14% larger looking than usual.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs / Science and Tech

12-Year Old Injured Syrian Boy Escapes to Israel on Donkey for Medical Treatment

By Zeev Ben-Yechiel / Tazpit News Agency

A 12-year-old Syrian boy with injuries to his arms, leg, and eyes, was carried by donkey, and brought to Israel for medical treatment by his brother...

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israel Joins International Efforts to Help Prevent Spread of Ebola

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Israel is sharing its knowledge in the fields of public health in coordination with the World Health Organization’s efforts to stop the Ebola Virus Disease

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Apple Co-Founder Lands in Israel between the Rockets

By Jewish Press Staff

Neither, rain, nor sleet, snow nor Hamas can keep Apple co-founder Wozniak from biting into Israel.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Tunnel Detection System to be Ready Within the Year

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF may have a working tunnel detection system within the year, and all vehicles may be fitted with active defense systems.

Gaza / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Gaza Wounded Keep Coming... to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Main question for Israeli docs: Will Gaza patients be forced to take cover from Hamas rockets on Holon?

Israel / Science and Tech / China

Israel, China Ministers Meet, Plan Hi-Tech Collaboration

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Chief Scientist Hasson: Cooperation between countries will bring commercial results for both countries.

Israel / Science and Tech / Africa

Israeli Docs Vaccinate African Refugees

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Israeli embassy in Cameroon sets up clinic to treat refugees, but with 5,000 additional bodies a day, docs can't keep up with demand

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Docs Operate on Pal Kids Despite Kidnapping

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dr. Lior Sasson, head of Save a Child's Heart: "Every child deserves the best medical treatment avail. Kids' shouldn't be part of the conflict".

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Adelsons to Donate $25M to Ariel University

By JTA

“We also wanted to strengthen the settlers in Judea and Samaria, and express appreciation and gratitude for their pioneering spirit, their everyday Zionism.”

Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / Science and Tech

Abu Mazen Violates Israel Boycott!

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Amina Abbas undergoes leg surgery under heavy secrecy, security in Tel Aviv.

Israel / Science and Tech / Africa

Israeli Docs Work Pro-Bono in Ethiopia

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Ethiopians made their ways, often on foot, to visit a "surgery marathon" performed by 40 volunteers with Operation Smile

News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Science and Tech

Religious-Zionist Rabbis Welcome Evolution into School Curriculum

By Shalom Bear

Israel's rabbis don't see evolution as a threat, and some believe it will help the students add more depth and understanding to their Torah learning and faith.

Israel / News Briefs / Science and Tech / Local

Ban Smoking in Hospitals? What a Novel Idea!

By Meir Halevi Siegel

New law proposes banning cigarettes from health facilities; currently smoking permitted in open-air spaces

News Briefs / Science and Tech

Israeli Treatment for Gaucher Disease Approved in Canada

By Jewish Press News Desk

A new Israeli treatment for Gaucher disease, approved by the FDA, has received a green light in Canada as well.

Religious & Secular in Israel / Science and Tech

Evolution to be Added to Israel's Core Curriculum

By Shalom Bear

Grades 8 and 9 will begin learning about the theory of evolution starting next year.

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