Technology

Israel leads the world in researching and prescribing medical cannabis. Doctors have been legally offering it to patients since 1999 and Israel now imports more cannabis for medical use than any country in the world. But there are still barely 100 doctors who are licensed to prescribe it – out of around 30,000 – and […]

The weeks it takes to receive biopsy results for a cancer diagnosis can be debilitating. Patients are plagued by anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep disturbances. And they worry that every extra day they wait could delay the start to their treatment. But AI currently being tested in Israeli hospitals could change that, slashing the waiting […]

You wouldn’t think it, but vanilla – the world’s most popular flavor – is difficult to grow, incredibly expensive, and is in extremely short supply. In the hilly forests of Madagascar, in the Indian Ocean, where 80 per cent of vanilla orchids are grown, farmers battle cyclones, deforestation, exploitation, and theft – all of which […]

I’m writing this story with a little help from my new AI friend. It will be offering suggestions as I type – in case I get stuck or need a fresh idea. There’s an icon floating at the side of the page, ready to offer help with any of the following: Explain, Emphasize, Expand on, […]

Doctors could soon prescribe electric devices instead of drugs

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Startups wow the crowds at world's biggest consumer tech event

There's no way to cheat the system, says Israeli startup

"It's a game changer for photographers and their mental health"

Startup creates virtual simulations of zero gravity and freezing temperatures

Israeli startup is first to market with infrared technology

Hi-tech solution to trashing almost half the world's fresh produce

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AI cuts down process that can take days or weeks to a matter of minutes

One-to-one replacement for ice cream, baked goods, cereals, and sweets