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A new technique that can control the magnetic properties of materials has been developed by researchers at the Technion Institute in Haifa. This research paves the way for using small, non-toxic molecules to change the magnetic properties of a wide variety of materials used in many fields, including medicine and microelectronics. Crystals of the mineral […]

Israeli scientists are helping NASA determine whether crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid is enough to drive it off course. Researchers from the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, filmed the collision with their telescopes from the Wise Observatory, in the Negev Desert. Their footage benefited from the low light pollution in Israel’s south.  Last Tuesday (September 26th), […]

Many of us struggle with a sweet tooth – but does that mean sweeter foods are always tastier? Researchers say no. They analyzed 560,000 reviews of 31,000 food products sold on Amazon and online wellness retailer iHerb. Reviewers gave lower scores to products deemed “too sweet”. The artificial sweetener Sucralose, commonly used in baked goods, […]

An Israeli company behind a medical chatbot that provides specific clinical assessments to patients has raised $8 million. The funds will be used to continue adding new sub-specialties beyond primary care, and expand efforts to provide clinical assessments for telemedicine organizations. Kahun Medical is a digital health startup whose chatbot bases its decisions on over […]

The Tel Aviv Museum of Art has launched a full digital replica of its museum complex in Minecraft, the world’s most popular computer game. Players can wander through the digitized version of the museum’s buildings to see over 100 selected works of art, and even discover corridors and lesser-known places in the museum. They can […]

An Israeli startup that helps protect companies’ software supply chains from hackers has just emerged from stealth with $34 million in funding. OX Security was founded less than a year ago to ensure components used to build software are not infected with viruses, malware or other threats. It is already being used by over 30 […]

LinkedIn has identified the top 15 companies in Israel for 2022, based on their recruitment activity. They were assessed for employee growth, jobseeker interest, member engagement within the company and its employees, and the percentage of employees they’d recruited from LinkedIn’s list of top companies globally.  Here are some of the companies that were listed: […]

Diversity in the workplace is not just a matter of political correctness or morality. It improves decision-making by over 50 per cent, according to research from Tel Aviv University.  Results from studies around the globe show that diversity actually contributes to the success of companies and organizations. The presence of ethnically and racially diverse people […]

An Israeli-made protein powder that boosts kids’ growth will be sold in over 400 Walmart stores across the US. It’s aimed at picky eaters struggling with appetite and nutritional issues.  The powder, available in chocolate and vanilla flavors, can be used to create smoothies and shakes, or it can be sneaked into many other recipes. […]

A new initiative will help Israelis from Haredi, Arab, Druze and Ethiopian backgrounds find hi-tech jobs. Place-IL, founded by veteran tech entrepreneurs, says it is launching a pilot project for hundreds of candidates who want to work in software development roles. Employers will select candidates for an internship program that will provide them with relevant […]

Arbe Robotics, Israeli developer of autonomous vehicle sensors, says its technology is being deployed in trucks at shipping ports across China. Sensors based on the startup’s chipset (a set of electronic components that manages data flow) have been implemented in autonomous trucks manufactured by HiRain Technologies, a leading Chinese auto supplier.  Its high-resolution radar chipset […]

Google buys startup that finds cleanest routes for walkers and drivers

OurCrowd, an Israel-based global venture firm, will launch a $200 million investment fund in collaboration with the WHO foundation (World Health Organization). It will fund innovative and breakthrough technology in a bid to provide equitable access to medical care for all. The Global Health Equity Fund (GHEF) will focus on healthcare and the industries that […]

An Israeli startup that uses a cannabis ingredient to treat women’s health issues is to be sold for $28 million. Zigi Carmel Initiatives & Investments Ltd has developed a capsule containing low concentrations of CBD oil (cannabidiol), which are heated in a device to treat ovarian cysts and other chronic issues related to the female […]

Facebook has a negative impact on the mental health of college students, according to a new study. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and elsewhere focused on groups who used Facebook in its early years (2004-2006) and groups that did not. At the time, the new social network was gradually spreading through academic institutions and it […]