SimilarWeb, Out To Beat Website Ranking Giant Alexa, Raises $2.5M
Amazon’s Alexa has been the default tool for website ranking for years and nothing has come close to usurping Alexa as the go-to tool for anyone wanting to compare their global traffic with that of a rival. SimilarWeb has recently launched with the aim of doing just that.
January 30, 2013
Racism And Lack Of Creativity Are Closely Linked, Study Shows
A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated a clear link between racism and a general lack of creativity. As it turns out, people who possess racial essentialist beliefs are more prone to creative blockage.
January 29, 2013
NeuroQuest: Detecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and ALS, are almost impossible to predict before symptoms appear. Israeli company NeuroQuest may be able to predict these diseases with its much-anticipated technology based on biomarker measurement.
January 28, 2013
After Growing 750% And Conquering Video, Taboola Starts Article Recommendations
Israeli startup Taboola, which grew 750% revenue in 2012, has established itself as a power-player in the world of video recommendation, is now adapting its special algorithms to text recommendation – and getting impressive results.
January 28, 2013
Kaltura: The Israeli Up-And-Comer That Is Revolutionizing Online Video
What do Wikipedia, Google, Walt Disney and BestBuy have in common? They all use Israeli startup Kaltura's technology to manage their online video content. After raising $25 million, the startup is gradually becoming an online video superpower.
January 27, 2013
Researchers Identify Enzyme Which Triggers Breast Cancer
A recent study done at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found an enzyme that is responsible for triggering accelerated growth of breast cancer cells. The discovery may lead to new ways of treating and preventing cancer.
January 24, 2013
Izhar Shay, Founder Of Two Successful Startups, Talks To NoCamels About Success And Failure In The Startup Nation
What makes a successful entrepreneur? How do you go from being the investee to being the investor? And in what ways is writing a book similar to building a startup? NoCamels had a chat with Israeli business veteran Izhar Shay.
January 24, 2013
WikiBrains: Taking The Education World By (Brain) Storm
Implementation of online tools for education (or EdTech) has been described by key players as the next revolution in education. Israeli startup WikiBrains is taking part in that revolution by offering worldwide brainstorming online.
January 22, 2013
Surprising Study: Patients Treated For Parkinson’s Develop Special Artistic Skills
A recent Israeli study on Parkinson's has shown surprising results. According to the researchers, some Parkinson's treatments have an "artistic" effect on patients, who can go on to become great artists in various fields.
January 21, 2013
Bazaart: The Pinterest Collage Creator That’s Creating Buzz
The internet is long past a place for nerds. Designers and trend-setters use online platforms like Pinterest to create and promote their creative ideas. Israeli startup Bazaart takes this notion to new heights with a stylish collage creator for the iPad.
January 16, 2013
Olive Trees May Be The Answer To Desertification
The emblem of Israel is a Menorah with two olive branches. A recent study done at the Hebrew University has shown that the iconic olive tree may also be part of the solution to a burning global issue – desertification.
January 16, 2013
HA! Study Says Comedy Shows Have Greater Political Influence Than The News
Is it too late for Bibi, Livni, Shelly and co. to switch from somewhat empty promises to good old knock-knock jokes? According to a recent study, if you want to influence people's belief, you have to make 'em laugh!
January 15, 2013
Firegram Helps You Grab More ‘Likes’ For Your Instagram Photos
People uploading photos to Instagram are always on the hunt to get more 'likes'. New Israeli app assists users in getting those 'likes' in a way that has left TechCrunch writer Roi Carthy baffled.
January 14, 2013
Study: Sleep Apnea Benefits Heart Attack Patients
People who suffer from sleep apnea are usually at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. But an intriguing new study from the Technion suggests that some people who have already suffered heart attacks, may actually benefit from mild to moderate sleep-disordered breathing.
January 14, 2013
Technion Discovers Embryonic Stem Cells In Amniotic Sac
Israeli researchers have made a discovery that may one day lead to a breakthrough in fertility treatments. New research done at the Technion has shown that it may be possible to grow human eggs from part of the amniotic sac.
January 13, 2013