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Targeted therapies for cancer, which are designed to attack cancer cells without harming the normal cells around them, have revolutionized oncological treatments, improving efficacy and reducing side effects when compared to more traditional treatments.  But one side effect of targeted therapy – a prominent facial rash that resembles acne – has caused such an adverse […]

A new way of testing the eyesight of people suffering from diabetes lets these crucial yet all-too-often overlooked examinations be carried out with minimum discomfort and in a convenient setting.  People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are at very high risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, which is caused by damage to the […]

In the early hours of July 19, residents of Tel Aviv were awakened by the tremendous boom of an unmanned aircraft, laden with explosives, smashing into a residential building and killing a civilian as he slept in his bed. The drone was one of a small swarm sent by the Iranian-backed Houthi terror group in […]

An estimated 225 million people around the world today wear a smartwatch, using it to keep track of text messages, emails and even how many steps they have taken.  And now, thanks to software created by an Israeli startup and the little sensor on the device itself, smartwatch owners can also keep track of their […]

A Tel Aviv startup is applying the practices of Israeli healthcare to the US, with the objective of reducing poor cohesion within the American system, making it more accessible and bringing down costs for users.  A lack of universal healthcare in the US, unlike most of the world, means that Americans must themselves navigate between […]

Nestled in Israel’s Negev desert, an innovation hub dedicated to cultivating climate tech has put down roots in the arid yet fertile landscape.  The name InNegev is a portmanteau of “innovation” and “Negev,” CEO Arnon Columbus tells NoCamels, which he says symbolizes its mission to transform the challenges of a desert into opportunities for innovation […]

 While American parents in the 1980s were famously asked if they knew where their children were playing outside the home, modern parents could just as easily be asked if they know who their children are gaming with inside the home.  US-based startup Kidas has teamed up with Israel-based Overwolf, one of the biggest developers of […]

 Any major hospital must juggle its schedules carefully and sensibly to properly maximize the time of the precious resources of staff and space.  This is especially the case with operating theaters, which are occupied for long hours in a single stretch, but because of unexpected changes in scheduling or operation length, can find themselves empty […]

A new surgical method used in the treatment of blockages in crucial arteries in the neck aims to make the procedure simpler and safer.  The carotid arteries – twin blood vessels on either side of the neck that carry blood to the face, head and brain – can become clogged by a fatty deposit known […]

Miniscule, almost indiscernible behaviors can convey more about our state of mind and inner thoughts than we may realize and are hard to control when interacting with other people.  Using proprietary technology, Petah Tikva-based startup Revealense analyzes these involuntary behaviors, such as facial movements, voice pitch and heart rate, offering insights for organizations who want […]

Every company has a wealth of data in multiple formats, but accessing it and managing it is a problem that many of them have identified.  A 2022 poll by major US financial firm Capital One found that most organizations reported difficulties in handling their own data. Seventy-six percent of those polled said they experienced difficulties […]

 A joint initiative by the Israeli government and private industry to help solidify the high-tech industry in the north of the country has taken on new significance as the region – much of it bereft of its population –  is relentlessly bombarded by missiles from the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.  Nascent company CivicLabs applied […]

A smart cap designed for bottles containing medicines helps users be aware of the expiration dates for drugs and other time-sensitive pharmaceutical products, with a simple dial that records the day and month of opening.  Medication comes with two dates – one after which it cannot be used at all and one that gives a […]

Israel Aerospace Industries, the country’s state-owned and largest defense firm, has embarked on a series of research partnerships with foreign universities for what the company’s head of R&D says are strictly non-military endeavors.  Just four months after announcing a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to collaborate on applied research, IAI has announced […]

An Israeli venture capital fund is taking a pragmatic, business-centered approach to climate change, believing innovation and technology are key to resolving the challenges it poses.   Capital Nature CEO Ofir Gomeh predicts the entire global economy will undergo a dramatic transformation in the coming years, shifting towards decarbonization and decarbonized industries, with business opportunities as […]