By Anav Silverman

Only three countries in the world offer academic degrees in emergency medical response – and Israel is one of them. For that reason, Jordanians wishing to attain the degree joined their Israeli counterparts at Ben Gurion University.

Researchers from Ben Gurion University have found a way to utilize solar energy at a fraction of the cost which can be custom-engineered for desalination process. The new innovation uses solar energy panels to power the pumps of a desalination unit that generates clean water for crops.