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The smell of freshly brewed coffee is one of the most recognizable aromas in the world, with around 40 percent of the global population consuming the drink every day. Most coffee aficionados on average consume around 4 cups per day with daily consumption worldwide coming in at over 2 billion cups.  But how many of […]

Israeli startup ProFuse Technology has launched its new cultivated meat made from cells from bovine (cow) muscle tissue called PROFUSE-B8.  After two years of working on research and development, ProFuse has created cultivated meat without genetic modification, which according to the company, aligns with consumer preferences.  Working with its already existing technology, the process is […]

Prof. Oren Levy, director of the Laboratory for Molecular Marine Ecology at Bar-Ilan University in central Israel, has been invited to join an European Union research project on the issue of marine light and noise pollution (LNP).  AquaPLAN is a project funded by Horizon Europe, the EU’s key R&D program with a budget of over […]

A frustrating experience as a caregiver for her then-boyfriend with cancer made Maayan Cohen realize that non-medical personnel in a medical setting needed help understanding the information in front of them.  Despite dutifully tracking his treatment herself, Cohen realized that noting down his vitals in a binder full of papers was not helping her understand […]

A major Japanese telecommunications company has embarked on a strategic collaboration with an Israeli startup that uses AI to find patterns in data for problem-solving.  The Tokyo-headquartered Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), the fourth largest telecom company in the world, has partnered with Netanya-based SparkBeyond to include its AI analytics platform meant for problem-solving.  […]

An Israeli focused ultrasound system for noninvasive treatments is being recommended for national coverage for treating essential tremors by the Dutch Healthcare Institute (ZIN), an advisory body for the country’s health service.   ZIN concluded that Insightec’s ultrasound was an effective treatment that could provide nationwide access to a remedy for essential tremors.  Essential tremor is […]

An Israeli startup has created a smart wristband that uniquely turns an Apple Watch into a camera capable of taking photos and recording video and audio, without relying on an accompanying phone.  Wristcam’s special strap includes two cameras (front and rear facing) to allow users to take the images or record short messages, which they […]

Israeli company Rail Vision, which develops AI-based safety technology for railways, has received certification from the European Union for its Main Line system. It was certified in compliance with EU standards after proving its ability to cope with the strict demands of European railway operations. This means the platform complies with crucial standards for reliability, […]

Israeli identity protection startup Silverfort says it has raised $116 million in a funding round joined by many leading US investment firms.  The Tel Aviv-based startup intends to use the funding to expand its global presence and continue to include its security across companies.  Silverfort claims that it can eliminate the blind spots in identity […]

With a budget of almost €80 billion, European Union research and innovation program Horizon 2020 funded many R&D projects in its time, and among them was an unusual Israeli solution for fish byproducts (waste).  Rosh HaAyin-based startup Kornit Digital, which specializes in textile printing technology, and Shenkar College, a leading Israeli design school,  teamed up […]

Israel digital media company Minute Media, which specializes in sports and culture, has acquired STN Video, a Canadian leader in content distribution, for a reported $150 million.  STN has a library of over two million videos covering topics such as sports, business, technology and lifestyle. It delivers content from hundreds of providers, including Variety and […]

Google is investing $4 million in support of Israeli artificial intelligence startups as the country’s high-tech sector feels the impact of the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.  The grants will go to around 20 startups all in the field of AI solutions and services, Reuters reported. The startups will be selected based on the […]

A researcher at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has found a link between anxiety disorders and poor activity in a brain receptor called TACR3, which leads to low levels of testosterone production.  The study by Prof. Shira Knafo, head of the university’s Molecular Cognitive Lab, found that male rodents with high levels of anxiety had […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the launch of an innovation center in Virginia to expand business activities and presence within the US.  The state-owned company is one of the country’s leading aerospace and defense manufacturers. Its developments include the Arrow missile defense system, which is currently being used to shoot down ballistic missiles fired […]

After more than 10 years of working for some of the most famous and most powerful companies in the world, professional video editor Danielle Dafni came to the conclusion that many in-house marketing teams were in dire need of a better way to make the plethora of promotional videos required of them. Dafni’s career in […]