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A high blood pressure treatment that uses ultrasound waves to burn nerves has raised $60 million. Israeli company SoniVie has developed a catheter that generates ultrasound waves, which are absorbed by artery walls. It heats nerves to the point where they are ‘dead’ and can no longer pass signals to other nerves. They can no […]

A new algorithm can detect groups of online users who spread fake news, or promote violent behavior and extremism. It’s been developed by researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and it analyzes social media networks to detect malicious communities.  They applied their method to two real-world networks: on a community within Reddit, a […]

A new, plant-based tuna substitute has been developed in Israel, and is being rolled out in the retail and food service sectors. Vgarden, developer of plant-based alternatives including nuggets, cheeses, and spreads, claims its new product has the same appearance, texture, and flavor of the canned kitchen staple. The company say that unlike real tuna, […]

An Israeli startup has partnered with China to improve existing drugs for eye diseases. Everads Therapy uses a unique method to treat retinal diseases called “suprachoroidal delivery”. It rapidly and safely delivers drugs to the back of the eye through the tissue that connects the middle (choroid) and outer coat (sclerotic) of the eyeball. Everads […]

An air purifier has been found to successfully remove a highly-contagious virus that kills hundreds of children every year.  Aura Air, an Israeli startup, says it can disinfect indoor air from 99.9 percent of viruses, bacteria, germs and allergens.  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a virus that causes coughing, fever, runny nose and other cold-like symptoms […]

An Israeli startup is to develop 3D-printed eel with a company in Singapore, the only country in the world where cultivated meat has regulatory approval. Steakholder Foods say the first product, which will mimic the flaky texture of cooked fish, should be completed within the coming months. Its bio-printing technology and bio-inks will be customized […]

Israel will invest approximately NIS 130 million (nearly $37 million) in establishing a national research institute for energy storage. Its aim aligns with the country’s goal to reach an economy free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  The new institute will train future experts in the field of innovative and renewable energies and help them […]

Startup creates virtual simulations of zero gravity and freezing temperatures

A smart water bottle developed in Israel lights up and vibrates to remind users to stay hydrated. It connects to an app, allowing users to build personalized daily water targets, and the cap measures how much water they drink in a day.  The bottle vibrates and its cap flashes bright colors when it’s time for […]

Israeli startup is first to market with infrared technology

Defense giant Elbit Systems will provide new simulation and training centers for Israel’s tank commanders and soldiers in a new $107 million deal. It has developed software that simulates a tank’s weapon capabilities, and includes hyper-realistic turrets and drivers. Haifa-based Elbit, with an annual revenue of almost $5.5 billion, aims to provide tank crews with […]

A new device can boost patients’ oxygen levels immediately, reducing the need to induce comas and place them on ventilators. The machine, developed by Israeli company Inspira Technologies, draws blood with low oxygen levels from patients and circulates it, enriches it with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide, and sends it back through a tube into […]

Five Israeli companies will work together to advance computers, under a budget of over $32.5 million (NIS 115 million).  The Israel Innovation Authority has formed the largest consortium of its history – five companies that have all joined together with the aim of developing Israel’s quantum computing technologies.  As the technology matures, the authority will […]

One of the most advanced observation satellites in the world – developed by Israel – has launched into space, and is now orbiting the Earth.  The $186 million EROS-C3 (Earth Resources Observation Satellite) is already transmitting very-high resolution images to its ground station. They’ll be used to gather intelligence for defense purposes under complete confidentiality […]

Brand-new treatment stops tumor cells from 'hiding' and is being tested in the US