Culture

Meet ElliQ, The Robot Even Your Grandparents Will Love
If you thought robot companions are a long way off, think again. New robotic companion ElliQ could soon transform the lives of the elderly.
April 04, 2017

Israel’s Tallest, 100-Floor Skyscraper To Be Built In Tel Aviv
The Israeli government has approved plans for the country's tallest building, to be constructed next to Savidor-Central railway station.
April 02, 2017

A Fear-Free World? Israeli Scientists Succeed In Erasing Memory Of Fear In Mice
If humans erase memories, films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind could become reality. Let's just hope these brain-erasing capabilities won't fall into the wrong hands!
March 26, 2017

Happy Nation: Israel Ranked 11th Happiest Country For Fourth Year In A Row
In honor of the International Day of Happiness, a global survey ranked 155 countries, with Israel as the 11th happiest country.
March 20, 2017

Bringing Pride To The Tribe: How Team Israel Hit It Out Of The Ballpark At The World Baseball Classic
Capturing the imagination of baseball fans the world over, Team Israel's American-Jewish ballplayers inspired fans during their run at this year's World Baseball Classic.
March 19, 2017

Bridges For Peace: Can The Startup Nation Be An Incubator For Palestinian Tech Entrepreneurs?
A new initiative brings high-potential tech grads from the West Bank to soak up experience in multinational and Israeli companies.
March 12, 2017

Asleep On The Job? Israeli Designer Makes Office Nap Dreams Come True
An Israeli design studio has produced an accessory for your desk that allows you to both work and nap with maximum comfort!
March 07, 2017

Does Your Name Influence Your Looks? Survey Says: Yes!
Proving that we grow into our names, a new study shows that people can match an unfamiliar face to that person's name.
March 06, 2017

Splacer, Israeli Airbnb of Event Spaces, Offers Coolest Party Pads
Splacer allows users to access unusual event spaces, offering extraordinary backdrops for parties, experiences, and activities of all kinds.
March 05, 2017

Traders’ Increased Testosterone Levels Can Cause Stock Market ‘Bubbles,’ Israeli Study Suggests
Male traders take exaggerated risks that have serious ramifications, say the researchers, who suggest increasing the number of female traders in financial markets.
March 02, 2017

Every Room With A View: Israeli Architect Designs Rotating Dubai Skyscraper
Wish you could watch the sunrise and the sunset from the same window? At an Israeli-designed rotating Dubai hotel set to open in 2020, any view is possible.
February 27, 2017

Best Sea View: Tel Aviv Lifeguard Tower Turned Into 5-star Hotel
For a few lucky international contest winners, a lifeguard tower on Tel Aviv's Frishman beach will be temporarily transformed into a luxurious, 5-star quality hotel.
February 22, 2017

Kid Country: Israel Rated Third Best Country To Raise Children
Based on childcare, education, health, safety and more, InterNations ranked Israel the third best country for raising a family.
February 15, 2017

From Bauhaus To Luxury: Inside Tel Aviv’s Lavish Karim Rashid-Designed Boutique Hotel
The first architectural project for the "starchitect" in Israel, this stunning boutique hotel is located on one of Tel Aviv's most vibrant squares.
February 14, 2017

Made In Israel: SodaStream Now Proudly Labels Its Products With The Israeli Flag
In the face of of boycotts, Israel's SodaStream, which employs Jews and Arabs, is now proudly placing 'Made in Israel' on its products.
February 07, 2017