By israel21c

What do you get when you combine fish and plants that grow on water? Yes, sushi is one answer, but we're referring to aquaponics – an innovative technique for creating farms that supply both fish and plants, while creating an ecosystem that sustains itself.

So you've reached the mall, but how do you get around once you get there? Israeli startup Mally has created an app that automatically converts 2D maps into 3D interactive navigation tools for large indoor structures, such as malls and museums.

Israel doesn't get much rain, for that reason, teacher Amir Yechieli's method of conserving rain water for dry periods is highly effective. Now Yechieli plans on taking his methods to Africa's driest lands.

For 1.5 people in Asia and Africa, electricity is anything but a given. As a result, independent "entrepreneurs" charge outrageous sums from common people just so they can charge their cellphone. But now theses "power pimps" should be worried, thanks to Israeli company Nova Lomus.

40,000 homes in Israel are about to get a much cleaner energy source. BrightSource, an American-Israeli company will begin construction on a massive 121 MW solar farm in the south of the country to be finished by 2016.

For 60 years, the aerosol can has stayed pretty much the same. Despite advances being made in lowering the pollution created by the spray itself, the cans haven't changed much. Now, Israeli company GreenSpense has an innovative solution that will make a green impact.

If you're a professional athlete, the two most ominous words you can hear in regards to an injury are "career ending." A new Israeli development will reduce healing time significantly and help athletes get back in the game quicker.

Being hospitalized is never a happy experience, however, as time progresses, more and more innovations are being introduced to make patients' lives easier. One such advancement is the Israeli-made Total Lift Bed.

If you've been to the Dead Sea, you know just how hot it can get there. However, in that hot place there's a natural phenomenon that was the inspiration for Israeli company Advantix's energy-efficient air conditioning technology.

The human eye has 600 times more sensors than the finger. Israeli inventor Zeev Zalevsky has decided to take advantage of that fact and created a bionic contact lens that can physically press images onto the wearer's eye.

A major problem for home businesses, also known as micro-businesses, is finding clients nearby. Israeli app Jobniks is all about connecting businesses with customers nearby.

While it may look like everyone has a smartphone these days, there are still literally billions of "dumb-phones" out there, especially in developing countries. Israeli VascoDe is now tapping into that market with its unique solution.

Though decorated glass is nothing new, using state of the art printers to make intricate and durable designs on glass is. And that's exactly what Israeli company Dip-Tech does worldwide.

Israel is a world leader when it comes to desalination, but there's still room for improvement. Desalination company SunDwater is using sunlight to separate water from salt and pollution using sunlight.

Say goodbye to pills and hello to fortified confectionery. An Israeli company has developed candies with health benefits. The innovative lollipops, wafers and toffees are formulated to help shed pounds, boost the immune system and promote bone health.