Technion Launches University in China
The Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology will offer three units: the College of Engineering; the College of Science; and the College of Life Science.
Friedman Praises Israel’s Academic Freedom, then Urges Its Termination
Tom Friedman still knows everything and understands nothing.
Elbit’s Canadian Subsidiary to Showcase Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar
This system will allow the Royal Canadian Navy to expand the capabilities of ships like the Kingston and Henry Dewolfe Class into an Anti-submarine role.
North Korea Renews Threat to US With ‘Unexpected Gift Packages’ as Pyongyang Officials Arrive...
"It is not the denuclearization of N. Korea, but the security of U.S. mainland which should be the top priority of Trump administration."
3rd Stage of Israel’s National Drone Initiative Takes Off to Tel Aviv Area
The drones will carry out different kinds of tasks on flight paths assigned by the joint control system, including the delivery of sushi, security missions for an emergency facility, ice-cream deliveries, and flights to deliver donated blood, platelets and plasma from the Magen David Adom (MDA) Blood Bank to Sheba-Tel HaShomer Hospital.
Weizmann Scientists Engineer Bacteria Making Sugar from Greenhouse Gas
The Institute scientists inserted the metabolic pathway for carbon fixation and sugar production into the bacterium E. coli, a known “consumer” organism that eats sugar and releases carbon dioxide.
First Israeli Hi-Tech Delegation Takes Off for the Emirates
“This is not just a business opportunity, but a political opportunity for a new page between the Israeli hi-tech community and the entire Middle East."
July 4th Special: 11 Jews Who Changed America
In making our selection we looked for true pioneers, people who arrived when a certain situation was at point A, and due to their investment over a lifetime, things moved on to B or even higher in the alphabet.
TAU Researchers Discover Millennia-Old Magnetic Field Recordings Teach Us about Today’s Magnetic Field
Burnt archaeological flints enable us to determine the strength of the Earth's magnetic field during prehistoric periods.
Israeli Drip Irrigation Company Gives Global Answer to Water Scarcity
Drip irrigation “gives an answer to the most pressing challenges today including water scarcity, arable land, food security, energy, soil degradation etc."
The Rebbe Predicted: New Precious Stones in Kishon River, Stock Up Overnight [video]
Haifa mayor was told by the Lubavitcher Rebbe that the depth of the sea near Haifa "is suitable for precious stones and gems."
Agriculture Minister: Israeli Farmers Will Export Cannabis in Two Years
The program regulating the medical cannabis industry was approved by the Israeli government some two months ago.
US Hospital Reports 19 of 25 Coronavirus Patients Improved as Debate over Convalescent Plasma...
Since late March, when the first patients were infused with convalescent plasma, Houston Methodist has treated 74 critically ill COVID-19 patients, 50 of whom have been discharged from the hospital and are recovering.
Accurate 3D Imaging of Sperm Cells Could Significantly Improve IVF Treatments
"We sought to develop an entirely new imaging technology that has the potential for enabling the selection of optimal sperm in fertilization treatments."
Technion Targeted by Ransomware Hackers
It’s not yet clear how many and which classes will be able to continue running, given the current interruption in digital services.
‘Supersize’ Ambulance for Dubai Obese
A supersize ambulance to cope with the growing number of obese patients in the emirate has been unveiled by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance...
NY Times: Iron Dome Not Nearly as Effective as Claimed
According to the critics, those explosions in the sky we've watched on You Tube, hailed as evidence of success, were, in most cases, just "interceptor warheads blowing up."
Phone Service Blocked for Israeli Citizens in Attempt to Block it from Jailed Terrorists
Even computer communications were blocked by the attempt to stop the terrorists from talking on their cellphones.
The Knesset Goes Solar
Israel’s Government Building Becomes ‘Greenest Parliament’ in the World
SpaceX Cuts Support for Ukrainian Military, Cites ‘Weaponization’ of Starlink
The company, which is owned by Elon Musk, provided Starlink terminals to Ukraine shortly after the start of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, in response to a Russian cyberattack.
Medical Imaging Devices Need Cyber Security, Say Israeli Researchers
Researchers found CT devices face the greatest risk of cyberattack due to their pivotal role in acute care imaging.
Microsoft President Blames Israeli Company for Rash of Cyberattacks, Wants Biden to Intervene
"The Biden/Harris administration should weigh in with a similar view," Smith wrote.
European Union Awards 742 Million Euro to 1,062 Israeli Scientific Research Projects
Awards were presented to 423 Israeli companies and researchers that won Horizon 2020 grants in 2018.
TAU: Fight Against Marine Plastic Pollution Mired in Disorganization
Plastic pollution is extremely harmful to marine life: organisms swallow particles and toxins and become entangled in larger products and nets.
Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Unmasks Iranian ‘Charming Kitten’ Hackers
Most of the targets were located in the United States, Israel, the UK and Iran, according to ClearSky, which deals with threat intelligence.
Hebrew U Professor Chosen for American Cancer Research Award
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has chosen Prof. Alexander Levitzki of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as the winner of its 2013...
Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils POINT BLANK Hand-Launched Guided Missile
POINT BLANK allows tactical units to attack targets in real-time with great precision and high lethality, without the need for support.
Lockheed Martin Picks Negev Base for F-35 Training
According to the Israel Ministry of Defense, F-35 related cooperation between Lockheed Martin and Israeli defense companies has reached $993 million.
Elbit Gets US Army Mortar Weapon Systems $103 Million Contract
The award of the mortar weapon systems solidifies Elbit Systems of America's position as the leading provider of mortar systems for the US Army.
Watch: Netanyahu in Budapest, First State Visit by Israeli PM Since 1989
The prime minister's visit to Hungary is focused on promoting cooperation between the governments and the private sector, underlining high-tech, autonomous vehicles and new technologies.