Technology

When hundreds of thousands Israel Defense Forces reservists were called up in October to wage war on Hamas in Gaza, a different front also opened up: the battle to provide the troops with as much comfort and convenience as possible.   Individuals and organizations rushed to offer a range of innovative, creative and even downright unusual […]

At a popular Floridian steakhouse, chefs are serving up the latest addition to their mouthwatering meaty menu – a filet mignon that may look and taste like beef, but is in fact made of simple, plant-based ingredients. The meatless whole cut, created by Israeli startup Chunk Foods, is made using cultured wheat and soy, coconut […]

People suffering from narrowed or semi-blocked arteries in their legs can find themselves in a vicious cycle – not doing any exercise because of the pain it entails, but finding that the lack of activity only exacerbates the condition.  A newly developed implant that sits just under the skin on the leg is intended to […]

A new mobile game is being played by thousands of people – not to conveniently pass the time or to provide a quick source of entertainment, but to ease their symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Israeli startup Hedonia says that its Mood Bloom community-building game has been proven to reduce symptoms such as constant dwelling […]

Two Israeli technology veterans have drawn on their decades of professional experience to create a new startup that combats cyberattacks on some of the country’s key institutions, including national water company Mekorot.  To achieve the desired level of protection from such attacks for their clients, IXDen’s founders and co-CEOs Zion Harel and Dr. Leonid Cooperman […]

The enigmatic, once-in-a-lifetime reproductive cycle of the freshwater eel, and the inability to breed it in captivity, has led the fish to become an endangered species, leaving the fishing industry failing to keep up with the ever-growing worldwide demand.  But an Israeli startup has developed unique technology to produce cultured eel meat just as it […]

A meat seasoning created by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem forms a seal on top of the food, preserving it for longer by preventing the quality, taste and smell from deteriorating.  Prof. Oren Tirosh, a specialist at the university in biomechanics (the mechanical principles of living organisms), leads the MeatCrust team that is […]

Healthcare professionals devoted to the patients in their care are in some cases actually making them sicker, due to poor handwashing practices that can lead to the spread of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.  To combat this problem, Israeli startup Soapy has created a smart handwashing stand that guides doctors and nurses in properly washing […]

Imagine if your car could read your mind – if you were tired, distracted, or even a little inebriated – and reacted accordingly to keep you safe.   Israeli startup CorrActions has developed software that integrates into a car’s existing system and uses hardware already in the vehicle to determine the driver’s cognitive state based on […]

With acres of fruit and vegetables going unpicked in southern Israel, where entire farming communities were evacuated following the terror attack on October 7, one company believes it could have at least part of the solution.  Israeli startup MetoMotion, which is based in the northern city of Yokneam Illit, has created a robot that can […]

Deep underground, miners work to extract iron ore, copper and lithium, as well as many other materials that are essential to the modern world.  Pop culture images of dwarves toiling with pickaxes aside, today’s miners rely on heavy machinery for their work – machinery that runs round the clock under less than optimum conditions – […]

With their distinctive wrinkled muzzles and playful temperaments, it’s no wonder that Pugs, Boxers and French Bulldogs are some of the most popular dog breeds in the world. But those flat faces and short snouts can come at a serious cost. These types of dogs, known as brachycephalic breeds, are born with anatomical abnormalities including […]

Mechanical engineer Hemi Re’em has been an athlete since the age of six. He’s played basketball, swam regularly and competed in marathons, triathlons and even a Half Ironman. That’s why he was shocked to discover that he had serious heart blockages in three of his arteries. None of his routine tests signaled that something was […]

The swift development of artificial intelligence tools over the past year or so has opened a whole world of digital possibilities for us all – from massive strides across the entire spectrum of technological R&D to simply creating entertaining images for our families and friends.  Unfortunately, however, those same tools are also now available to […]

As people live longer all over the world, the issue of how countries care for their elderly population and the allocation of resources to do so has become an increasingly urgent issue.  The World Health Organization says that by 2050, there will be 2.1 billion people on the planet aged 60 years and older, while […]