Dreaming Of Privacy On Packed Flights? Israeli-Designed ‘B-Tourist’ May Be The Solution
Tired of the "nosy parkers" interfering with your privacy and peace of mind on packed flights? Envying the isolation afforded by the large chairs in Business Class? Meet Israeli-designed the b-tourist, the new method to secure in-flight segregation, even in Coach.
June 29, 2014
Haifa Researchers Able To Control Insects’ Movements
An Israeli research team is harnessing millions of years of evolution to create the world's smallest unmanned aerial vehicles. The researchers are decoding the muscular activity of insects in flight, then translating it into a code that can be used to trigger their movement.
July 02, 2012
Virtual Reality Therapy To Treat Fear Of Flying
Are you afraid of flying? The University of Haifa in Israel claims it has recently implemented an effective and proven form of therapy that uses virtual reality technology to treat the common phobia. Instead of asking patients to try to imagine they are on board a flight, they are exposed to a simulated environment by using a helmet that provides a 3D experience of all stages of flying.
April 15, 2012