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Researchers say they now have a better understanding of the causes of the rare genetic disorder Williams Syndrome. Teams at the Tel Aviv and Hebrew Universities identified that the phenomenon called methylation – when certain molecules prevent genes from expressing themselves properly – disrupts the normal development of the brain’s functions, like regulation of social […]

An Israeli company is to build a $5.5 billion desalination plant in Mexico, to supply the US state of Arizona with drinking water.  IDE Technologies first pitched the plan to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) of Arizona’s board in December, aiming to replace or complement the declining water supply of the Colorado River. It […]

The Israeli company behind a smart air conditioner device claims it prevented 78,813 gross tons of carbon dioxide emissions last year. Sensibo allows users to remotely set timers, control fan speeds and adjust the temperature of all units in their home, to reduce energy consumption and save money.   The company’s newly-released climate impact summary for […]

An Israeli company has developed AI that analyzes shoppers’ facial expressions and eye movements as they walk around a store. The data helps them understand what products customers are selecting, and which aisles they prefer.  Shopper AI (known as Drill in Israel) tracks their behavior and emotional reactions through surveillance cameras. It uses eye tracking, […]

Startup says floating barrier is instant, easy-to-use and effective  

An Israeli company that helps travel agencies increase their profitability has raised $12 million.  Hotelmize provides travel agencies with an automated service that tracks client hotel reservations and then rebooks them at a lower rates. Agencies increase their profits by keeping the difference between the original rate and the new lower rate.  The price paid […]

Most people who had a mild Covid infection shouldn’t suffer loss of smell, brain fog or other persistent symptoms for more than a few months. That’s according to an analysis of the medical records of nearly two million people who were tested for Covid in Israel between March 2020 and October 2021. It’s one of […]

Israel must build up to 30 more desalination plants – or face major water scarcity by 2065. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem estimate it will need to desalinate at much as 3.7 billion cubic meters (m3) annually by 2065, compared to 0.5 billion m3 in 2020. One cubic meter is 1,000 liters of […]

New process could power 150M homes, says startup

7-Eleven, the 77,000-strong chain of American retail convenience stores, has opened its first outlet in Israel. The opening was marked by long lines of customers at the Dizengoff Center Mall, in Tel Aviv. Israel is only the second country in the Middle East to welcome 7-Eleven, after the United Arab Emirates. An additional eight stores […]

A new study will assess the effects of an Israeli protein powder on young soccer players.  Up to 50 healthy soccer players, from the ages of eight to 15, will participate in the study to determine the efficacy and safety of the new supplement versus a placebo. Initial results are expected at the end of […]

Entire colonies of mice risk dying within days, experiencing lower birth rates and suffering higher stress levels – all because they’re exposed to artificial light at night (ALAN). Researchers say that for the first time they have clear evidence that light pollution can be extremely harmful to species of mice, and suggest they may be […]

Startups wow the crowds at world's biggest consumer tech event

A smartwatch that provides advanced monitoring of vital signs for heart patients has just received FDA clearance.  CardiacSense has received European approval for four advanced measurements, including irregular heart beats, and detecting blood volume changes as a means of measuring heart rate. It has already started selling its medical grade CSF-3 watch in a dozen […]

Defense giant Elbit Systems will provide new simulation and training centers for Israel’s Air Force in a new $180 million deal. It has developed software that will accurately simulate weapons, as well as current and future battlefield environments. The company says it will improve the quality of aircrew training, and double the number of training […]