Flu vaccinations ahead of the winter have become popular, but they do not protect against the potentially deadly bird flu, which mutates frequently and grows resistant to treatment. Israeli company BiondVax has developed a universal vaccine that could eradicate the flu.

Ever returned from a trip abroad with a soaring cellphone bill due to roaming charges? Israeli startup Cell Buddy has created a sim card that will work anywhere in the world, without racking up roaming charges.