The peace process may be in the dumps, but one Israeli entrepreneur thinks that the answer to peace lies at least partly with children, and their ability to play together online. The project, Games for Peace, is all about bringing Palestinians and Israelis together using online gaming.

Much of the world's conflict-resolution is done behind closed doors between various nations, but what if architects were thrown into the mix? Israeli firm Saya has set out to design a practical, architectural solution to world conflicts, from the Middle East to Cyprus and the US Mexican border.

After years studying the phenomenon, an Israeli and an American professor have developed a revolutionary treatment method for teenage depression, which is now being awarded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

An Israeli mother's invention that gave her wheelchair-bound son the chance to walk has been launched onto the worldwide market. Debby Elnatan's idea for a walking harness could transform the lives of countless children.

High-tech often works best when it's helping people with disabilities to enjoy the things other people take for granted. One example is Israeli Project RAY, whose smartphone for the blind now also has a bunch of specialized apps.

Window cleaners surprised children at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel today, when they arrive in full Spider-Man garb to clean the top floors windows of the complex.

What happens when you send a group of Israeli engineering students to impoverished villages to solve 3rd-world issues with 1st-world education? The answer: positive change and real training for the leaders of tomorrow.

Much of the world's future will be shaped by 3D printers and at the forefront of that industry is Israeli-American company Stratasys. Several eco-friendly companies are using Stratasys' technology to 3D print energy sources for third-world countries.

Sometimes, people who feel the need to confess something, only own up to part of their deceit. A recent study has shown that partial confession causes more feelings of remorse than total confession – or lying altogether.

Accelerators usually focus on startups they believe will strike it big, fast. But PresenTense has decided to apply its expertise in the field to launch an accelerator that will groom startups that address the needs of people with disabilities.

If you're reading this, chances are you take access to a personal computer for granted. But did you know that five billion people have limited access to a PC? Israeli company Keepod is partnering with LiveInSlums to give everyone a PC - for $7.

There are almost 4 billion people in the world who are still facing basic problems, such as malnutrition, poor education and water contamination. The Pears Challenge launched yesterday in Tel Aviv to harness Israeli innovation in the developing world.

It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world and is a major tourist attraction, but the city of Acre, is going through difficult times, with widespread poverty. A joint venture between the city and a passionate local woman has harnessed the spirit of the locals to create traditional businesses.

"Everybody lies," may not be true, but "some people lie a lot more than others" is certainly so. However, as a recent Israeli-Dutch study found, even those people who lie often tend to be honest about their lying habits.

As intuitive as touchscreen is, for some people it is still not an option. People with disabilities can't use the devices most of use so easily. Israeli company Sesame Enable is developing technology that allows these people to control smart devices using only head movement.