Moment.me: Gathering Your Social-Media Memories
We often post the same content on several social networks. Moment.me is an app that aggregates photos, videos, and tweets from different social networks, and then organizes them into multimedia albums it calls “moments.”
September 24, 2012
Can Israeli App TU Me Dethrone WhatsApp?
There are many apps out there that allow users to text each other over the internet, but none are quite as populat and widely used as WhatsApp. However, a new Israeli app called TU Me just might have the edge needed.
September 23, 2012
Ringya: A Snappy Solution For Organizing Your Contacts
A new iPhone app developed by Israeli entrepreneurs allows users to add contacts to their phone simply by snapping a picture of a list printed out on paper. The app converts piles of business cards into contacts on your phone, as well as hand-written contact lists.
September 22, 2012
Pill Treatment Could Replace Tonsil-Removal Surgery
A study conducted at the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva has concluded that in cases of sleep apnea, surgery for tonsil-removal might not be necessary. The editor of the prestigious journal Pediatrics has called the research "eye opening."
September 20, 2012
Israeli Largest Biogas Plant To Produce Electricity From Cow Manure
Using biogas made from cow manure is a known means of producing electricity. Last Monday, the largest such power plant was inaugurated in Be'er Tuvya. The plant will convert the waste of 14,000 cows and will generate enough electricity to power 6,000 homes.
September 19, 2012
Israeli And The UK Launch Joint Regenerative Medicine Project
Five ongoing research projects focusing on regenerative medicine will receive funding from both the Israeli and the British government. The project is part of BIRAX, a scientific collaboration between the British and Israeli government, which began in 2008.
September 16, 2012
High-Tech Center In Southern Israel To Employ Orthodox, Ethiopians, Arabs
The new center, which is being built in the town of Yeruham by Negevco and Andres Kukawka, will provide technology outsourcing services for Israeli companies. Recruiting and training will start this November. 3.2 million NIS will be invested in the project over the next three years.
September 15, 2012
Study: How To Make Chemotherapy Side-Effects Less Deadly
Researchers from various fields at the Weizmann Institute in Israel have joined forces to create a model that can explain "medical mysteries" related to side-effects of chemotherapy. This understanding of the causes of infections can lead to a more individual approach to cancer treatment.
September 14, 2012
Surprise! Eating Fatty Foods May Actually Lead To Weight Loss
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered that foods high in fat, when consumed in a scheduled manner, actually lead to weight loss. Moreover, the diet examined led to a unique metabolism that caused the body to convert fat into energy - rather than store it.
September 13, 2012
Meteo-Logic Promises New-Generation Weather Forecasting
Meteo-Logic, an Israeli startup, is offering a new software solution that they believe will be the most accurate weather prediction service. Their technology turns existing weather stations into active forecasting points, by analyzing their historical data and turning it into the basis for weather predictions for the station’s specific area.
September 12, 2012
Israeli Invents Complex Physics Model To Predict Global Economy
A whole new way of measuring, monitoring and comparing economic activity could help countries avoid financial risks in foreign markets. According to the researcher who developed the system, such a tool would have helped the EU avoid the crises it is currently undergoing.
September 12, 2012
Octopus Camouflage Hints To Higher Intellect Than Expected
Researchers at Ben Gurion University have discovered that the the camouflage ability of some octopi may indicate that they are a much cleverer species than previously believed. The recent research has raised some interesting questions, such as: how can an octopus perfectly match its surroundings – even though it is color blind?
September 11, 2012
Bar Refaeli’s Startup MyCheck – Changing The Way We Pay
Israeli company MyCheck, backed by supermodel Bar Rafaeli, is all about making payment easier, both for the customers and retailers. The company's unique app allows customers to pay their check at a restaurant or bar at any time and with minimal interaction with the waiter.
September 11, 2012
Israelis Brought In To Transform India’s Antiquated Cow Farms
Israeli kibbutz members have been called to India to help bring the country's ancient dairy industry into the 21st century. A key factor in designing the farms was remembering that in India - cows are holy.
September 10, 2012
Research Finds Female Doctors More Tolerant Than Male Counterparts
A Researcher at Bar Ilan University has concluded that female doctors show more tolerance towards patients than male doctors, who are less patient. The study also identifies many other variables that influence the way certain doctors handle conflicts with patients.
September 09, 2012