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Summer is almost upon us, and with it, mass use of air conditioning that takes up around 40 percent of all electricity consumption in buildings, something that energy grids simply cannot support. That’s why one Israeli company is using ice as a cheaper, greener method to cool office blocks at those times of the day […]

An Israeli startup has begun producing wristbands that allow the touchless operation of smart devices using hand movements.  The Mudra Band, developed by Wearable Devices, uses a combination of unique sensors and artificial intelligence to support touchless control of the Apple Watch.   Users can toggle and switch between connected devices, including Mac computers, Apple TVs, […]

Pharma giant Teva has developed an effective treatment for patients who experience involuntary and repetitive body movements as a side effect from certain antipsychotic drugs.  Patients are at risk of developing tardive dyskinesia (TD) if they have been on high doses of certain medication for a long time. Symptoms include making involuntary noises or facial […]

The Indian state of Punjab is turning to Israeli technology to improve its water management system, in a new partnership between the two countries.  The decision was reached over a roundtable event between Dr. Lior Asaf, the water attaché at the Israeli Embassy in India, and Neeraj Gahlawat, senior water resources specialist at the Embassy […]

An Israeli startup that organizes the tables and indexes in databases has raised $18 million from venture capital and angel investors. Ariga uses coding to automate the management of a database schema – the “skeleton” of the database that defines how the data itself is organized.  Even though applications are evolving and becoming automated, database […]

A revolutionary safety system using cameras to scan a motorcycle’s surroundings and alert drivers in real time is the first commercially available solution of its kind.  Israel’s Ride Vision uses front and rear wide-angle cameras to monitor the environment around the motorcycle and deliver instant alerts to the rider in the form of blinking lights […]

Some of Israel’s most popular eateries are embracing a protein-rich, seed-based meat alternative that its creators say can be used in every kind of dish from Mexican to Middle Eastern, Asian to American.   More Foods says its high-protein product uses discarded pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a way that allows for textures and flavors that […]

Shrimp found in the coral reefs of the Red Sea may offer a natural alternative to the unhealthy chemicals used to whiten foods, cosmetics, and paints.  A new study by Dr. Ben Palmer of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and his student Tali Lemcoff found that the Pacific Cleaner Shrimp produces one of nature’s most […]

An Israeli company that uses bacteria to help crops grow has received approval to operate in Canada. Lavie Bio uses “bio-stimulants” to improve food quality, sustainability, and agricultural productivity. These stimulants are made from microbial populations such as bacteria, which live within a plant or close to it. The company announced that it had received […]

Israeli 3D printing firm Stratasys has joined forces with American company Desktop Metal in a merger valued at approximately $1.8 billion.  Stratasys is known for its versatile 3D printing, which includes printing solutions for NASA’s first moon mission in 50 years, developing 3D printing machines that can create electric four-wheelers overnight, and announcing the joint […]

A company that develops chip-sized receivers to wirelessly charge devices has expanded its tech offering to a new, seven-inch video display for commercial use.  Wi-Charge’s chip charges the device into which it is embedded by absorbing infrared rays from a ceiling-mounted transmitter, which it converts back into electricity. The ceiling-mounted transmitter is also developed by […]

You wouldn’t think it, but a field of flowers can be a pretty noisy place. Not because of the chirping birds or the buzzing bees… but because of the sounds the plants make themselves.  For the first time ever, Israeli researchers have been able to prove that plants do indeed make noise. They picked up […]

An Israeli startup is shortening the time it takes to develop large amounts of cultivated meat, by producing new kinds of insulin to spur the growth process. Enzymit creates the form of insulin normally mass produced from the pig or cow pancreas, which is cheaper and helps grow animal cells more quickly. The startup is […]

An Israeli startup has developed a way for users to enjoy mobile games without even touching their phone screens.  The Mudra Band – an AI-powered wristband that was created by Wearable Devices – can be paired to any device via Bluetooth, and let users experience mobile gaming with finger and hand gestures alone. It can […]

A Canadian drink made headlines in 2018 when it was touted as being able to pack a similar buzz to booze, despite not containing even a single drop of alcohol.  Users later reported that they indeed felt no desire to consume alcohol after ingesting it, experienced no ill effects, and had no urge to continue […]