In the last 40 years, obesity has more than doubled around the world. In the United States, the average American is more than 24 pounds heavier today than in 1960. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology…
The COP21, which led to the Paris Agreement, had almost neglected public health, despite the joint appeal of the French Society of Public Health, the French Society for Health and Environment, and the National Council of the Medical Association to put…
Orange has announced the appointment of Elie Lobel as CEO of Orange Healthcare, which also becomes the healthcare subsidiary within Orange Business Services. Elie Lobel will be responsible for the Orange Business Services healthcare subsidiary and its operational management. According…
WeKast launches on Kickstarter seeking $50,000 to manufacture its presentation solution that eliminates setup, while increasing mobility and engagement. The WeKast device boasts a plug & cast wireless technology that allows users to move around the room freely while controlling…
On Israeli territory, startups focusing on cybersecurity technology is booming. The report “Planet @venir” on France 24 says that this success which is reflected, among others, by the construction in the Negev desert of a true high-tech oasis.
It’s easy to get caught up in the new, cool thing aspect of transportation tech and apps, but there’s some real social benefit and freedom to be found here. Take, for instance, Moovit’s latest upgrade. The public transportation app recently added features…
Marisol Touraine, French Minister of Social Affairs and Health, currently visiting Israel, met with his Israeli counterpart, Yaakov Litzman, with whom she announced the launch of French-Israeli cooperation on innovation, training and preparing the attacks and accidents. Exchanges between French and Israeli…
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel, and Jilin University (JLU), the biggest university in China, signed an agreement Tuesday to establish a joint center for entrepreneurship and innovation. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chinese Vice Premier…
TaKaDu, a global leader in Integrated Event Management solutions for the water industry, announced today that it has formed a partnership with G&A Consultants S.A., an integrator that provides services to the IT, telecommunications, energy and water markets in Chile.…
The first sustainable farming initiative leveraging Israel’s unparalleled research and innovation in water technology to reduce rice-crop water use will begin this spring at Conaway Ranch in Woodland, California. The project was announced at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee…