Science

Professor Raphael Mechoulam, the father of cannabis research, has passed away at the age of 92. His pioneering work in Israel directly improved the lives of millions of patients across the world who now benefit from the drug’s medicinal properties. Throughout a long, passionate and distinguished career, he made more contributions to the field of […]

A new source of sustainable energy could soon be powering airplanes, cargo ships, and even home heaters – and it’s made of maggots.  More specifically, the oil extracted from the larvae of Black Soldier Flies (BSF) that’s been genetically modified by an Israeli startup. BugEra is developing a breakthrough technology to breed the larvae so […]

More and more patients are being prescribed cannabis to ease chronic pain and other problems. And more and more people are consuming weed recreationally in “edibles” rather than smoking it. Both groups face the same problem. The human body struggles to absorb cannabis because it isn’t water-soluble.  Researchers in Israel have found a way around the […]

Bacteria from processed meats led to the world’s worst ever outbreak of listeriosis, in South Africa in 2017, killing over 200 people. It wasn’t an isolated incident. In fact, there are 600 million cases of foodborne diseases every year.  Food companies work tirelessly to clean their facilities and prevent outbreaks – but disinfectants survive on […]

Startup breeding billions of high-protein Black Soldier Flies for livestock

Startup says they taste great and are good for the planet

Brand-new treatment stops tumor cells from 'hiding' and is being tested in the US

Nanoparticles destroy virtually all bacteria and viruses

Computer scientists achieve what was "impossible" a few years ago

Prof teaches computers what motivates real people in the real world

Startup infuses alcohol into creams for a smoother taste

Prof's plan to generate oxygen as rocket fuel for NASA missions

Startup develops a stay-fresh coating from wood pulp that CAN be recycled

New process creates natural alternative to synthetic preservatives

Muscle growth molecules speed up production and increase yields