Vaccine Pioneer Albert Bourla Donates $1M Prize To Greek Holocaust Museum
Albert Bourla, the Pfizer CEO behind the lifesaving COVID vaccine, received the $1m Genesis Prize from Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday. Dr Bourla, 60, said he was donating the entire sum towards establishing a holocaust museum in Greece, where his parents were among the 2,000 Jews from Thessaloniki who survived. The Genesis Prize is […]
June 30, 2022
Mally Wants To Be The Waze Of Indoor Navigation
So you've reached the mall, but how do you get around once you get there? Israeli startup Mally has created an app that automatically converts 2D maps into 3D interactive navigation tools for large indoor structures, such as malls and museums.
December 02, 2013
Israel’s Museums Are Harnessing Social Media To Share Their Wares
Thanks to new technology, the simple click of a mouse can bring mounds of information, artifacts or artwork on display in museum galleries across the globe straight to your computer's desktop and, as classic museology redefines itself in the digital age, such "virtual visits" are becoming more interactive than ever.
April 29, 2012
Haifa Museum Creates Personalized Routes Based On Visitor’s Profile
Noticing that a lot of people leave museums feeling overwhelmed by the mass of information, an Israeli artists decided to make it easier for people at the art museum in Haifa to find the art they most want to see. Artist Maya Shimony created a personality questionnaire that helps visitors find a personal museum route.
October 09, 2011