Culture

Hundreds of influential Israeli women met at the TEDxTelAvivWomen event, one of more than 200 around the world, to discuss women's role in shaping the world, as well as the many barriers that remain.

Israel is sending assistance to the areas in the Philippines devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Teams from IsraAID, an NGO committed to providing life-saving disaster relief and long term support, are currently on their way to the region.

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.

Would you pay $1 for the chance to talk to a former head of state, or a famous actor? Wizeo thinks so and that's why it launched a platform that offers one-on-one video chats with famous people, in return for a small donation to charity.

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.

Femicide, killing a woman simply because of her gender, is one of the leading causes for unnatural death in women worldwide. Israeli researcher Doctor Shalva Weil has established a pan-European coalition to prevent femicide across Europe.

Playing your favorite music while driving might not be such a great idea, according to one study. BGU researchers have found that teen drivers are more likely to make mistakes when listening to their favorite music while softer background music increases safety.

Tziporela, a fringe theater group, has found itself under the wings of 8200 EISP, a successful Israeli startup accelerator. The accelerator will help the theater group take its show global and NoCamels checked it out.

Sometimes a little help can go a long way. That is what brothers Gilad and Yonatan Shilo thought when they decided to found a non-profit organization to promote better sustainable agriculture in Kenya.

How often do you find yourself seeking advice or an online review before choosing which product to buy or which movie to watch? Many people count on these seemingly objective reviews, but a new study shows they can be easily manipulated.

Oxytocin is the hormone secreted when we experience joyous sensations. Nicknamed the "Love Hormone" it is also a good indicator of the different way in which men and women perceive social situations.

What started as a modest Israeli project intended to bring better treatment to African HIV/Aids orphans, is now a major project in Ethiopia and Uganda, substantially reducing mortality rates and providing hope of a brighter future for these children.

A joint Israeli and Palestinian team are working in unison to make sure that water reservoirs don't contain traces of medicine and other pharmaceuticals. The project, now entering its second year, has achieved and impressive 100 percent success rate.

What started out as a comic strip produced by an organization that helps disabled Israeli youths is about to become a cartoon show on Nickelodeon. The show's characters are all superheroes who also have certain disabilities. The project is intended to promote integration of the disabled community in Israel.

Honesty is important in all facets of life, but when it comes to a superior's relationship with their subordinates even more so. A recent Israeli study has shown that if you want the honest answer, you should ask earlier in the week.