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An Israeli entrepreneur has developed a drink that he claims will end the notorious “post-lunch dip” that leaves many drowsy, less alert, and unproductive. This troublesome tiredness is actually the result of a natural phenomenon that helps the body regulate the sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. As darkness sets in, the body’s biological […]

An Israeli engineer who underwent repeat cancer treatments has created a handheld scanner to track miniscule traces of cancer cells in real time during surgery, aiming to eradicate the need for multiple invasive procedures.   Several years ago, Dov Cohen, a senior engineer at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), had to undergo complicated surgery to remove a […]

Almost half of people with diabetes suffer a loss of sensation in their extremities due to nerve damage known as peripheral neuropathy, leaving some unaware when they have an open wound on one of their feet, let alone when it becomes infected and cannot heal.  These are known as diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and medical […]

An Israeli startup has developed a zero waste, low-glycemic (little impact on blood sugar levels) sweetener made from the ancient carob tree. CarobWay uses smart technologies such as sensors to grow carob trees more quickly, increase yields, automate fertilization and irrigation, and improve taste and flavor.  Traditional carob farming itself, on the other hand, has […]

An Israeli cybersecurity startup that uses AI to protect company data has raised $100 million, which will be used to accelerate the development of its platform.  The Cyera platform uses large language models to automatically discover, classify, and secure sensitive data. The company says that its platform encourages security teams to understand the data they […]

Lazy eye (amblyopia) affects nearly 100 million people worldwide, and is one of the most common eye disorders in children. It is caused when the brain does not communicate with both eyes equally, and can easily be treated by wearing a patch over the stronger eye for several hours a day (which improves vision in […]

An Israeli startup that has developed an AI-powered platform to manage traffic in real-time has raised $50 million.  NoTraffic uses AI and sensors to reconfigure city intersections into one fully automated cloud-connected hub. The platform gives traffic authorities and infrastructure operators the ability to fully control and prioritize traffic flow for all kinds of transportation, […]

An Israeli startup that uses AI to improve in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles has announced a new tool to help women understand the reproductive potential of her oocytes, the cells in her ovaries that may turn into eggs. Fairtility’s new CHLOE OQ tool gives IVF professionals comprehensive information to support decision-making as patients undergo fertility preservation […]

Israeli and US hospitals are recruiting early-stage startups to help them solve healthcare’s most pressing problems. The new Hospital2Hospital initiative is a partnership between ARC Innovation at Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest medical center, and Baptist Health Innovations.  The latter is part of the American healthcare organization Baptist Health South Florida, which includes more than […]

An Israeli company that turns waves from the ocean into electricity will be bringing its technology to Taiwan, under a new agreement.  Eco Wave Power Global transfers the motion of ocean waves to power stations on land using its uniquely shaped floating devices, which rise and fall with the waves’ up-and-down motion and the changes […]

While restaurant chains and cafes are doing their part to preserve our environment by using eco-friendly single-use items and packaging, often the greener alternative is less than durable.   A startup in Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, northern Israel, says it has developed a “secret sauce” – comprising natural and synthetic materials – that makes environmentally friendly utensils […]

Israeli military veterans and other sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will soon be able to receive online assistance in addressing a symptom that is often overlooked: chronic procrastination or an ongoing inability to follow through on a goal in their lives.  The new “Ani Al Ze” (Hebrew for “I’m on it”) website will help […]

An Israeli cybersecurity service has announced that it is the first company of its kind to integrate generative AI into its platform, easing the workload of its customers’ staff.  Valene Security detects whether the software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps used by its clients are a security risk. It can be used on dozens of SaaS applications such […]

An Israeli online advertising company that uses AI to increase engagement has launched a new branding platform to boost engagement by visitors to its clients’ websites. Outbrain offers native ad placements (paid ads that match the look of the pages where they appear) to advertisers on the thousands of websites that are part of its […]

There’s nothing more convenient than sliding on a pair of flip flops during the hot, sticky summer months. But their convenience comes with a price. They slide off too easily, they don’t provide support for your heels or toes, and wearing them too much may actually cause tiny tears in the ligaments and muscles in […]