The 2020 Drylands, Deserts & Desertification Conference (DDD) begins today and will address one of the most pressing worldwide issues, “Feeding the Drylands: Challenges in a Changing Environment.” More than 40% of the Earth’s landmass is considered drylands, and that percentage…
The new vaccine from Pfizer won’t be “magic bullet” to eradicate the coronavirus pandemic, but will be an important tool in managing the spread of the virus, said Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of renowned medical journal The Lancet during a webinar…
The Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT), in partnership with the Sulamot Organization, held a first-ever international conference last week which examined the field of tissue engineering from a halachic-scientific perspective. The “Is a Lab-Grown Burger Fleishig?” Conference was held by…
The research will focus on bacterial biodegradation of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for the purpose of plastic recycling. BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), announced today that it had signed a research collaboration agreement with ECOIBÉRIA in the field…
A photo of a Nubian ibex bravely jumping over a ravine in Mitzpe Ramon to reach its sibling on the other side, taken by a distinguished Israeli photographer, has received a Highly Commended honor in the Behavior: Mammals category of…
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“New Fortress” or the “Company”) announced that it has made an investment in H2Pro, an Israel-based company developing a novel, efficient and low-cost green hydrogen production technology. As part of the investment, New Fortress’…
Jerusalem College of Technology lecturer and researcher Dr. David Sinefeld along with his Cornell University counterparts reveal new method for brain imaging in zebrafish, potentially providing great insight into future brain discoveries. Israeli researcher and Jerusalem College of Technology professor Dr.…
Wastewater must be treated beyond the conventional scheme in order to eliminate the new coronavirus, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have found in the first study of SARS-CoV-2 survivability via RNA detection within sewage purification plants worldwide. Wastewater poses…
With the spread of Covid-19 across Israel, the University’s Dean of Students enlists volunteers to staff helpline for Haifa’s elderly so they can feel less alone. As Israel grapples with its second lockdown this year in the hopes of combating…
Integrated circuits (chips) are the basic building block of any modern technology ranging from everyday products such as smartphones and laptops, to information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure including data centers and communication networks. Integrated circuits contain the intelligence required…
