Ingesting an indigenous Israeli aromatic shrub called Chiliadenus iphionoides (more commonly, “sharp varthemia” or “Goldilocks”) could improve insulin secretion and glucose absorption in people with Type II diabetes, according to plant biologist Jonathan Gorelick, scientific director of the Judea Regional…
A group of leading scientists of ESCMID has warned that Britain and Europe collectively could face more than a million deaths in an impending “Antibiotic Armageddon” unless more is spent on developing new cures, rapid diagnostics and preventative measures to combat the…
Many people think of sesame seeds as a topping on hamburger buns at profitable global fast-food chains. But in fact the crop has traditionally been unprofitable and difficult to harvest because it produces a low yield. A high percentage of…
On October 27th 2015, the CCIIF, Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Israel is organizing the 6th Edition of ict TRANSTECH Conference, International seminar on Technology Transfer year, Financial Technology & Clean Technology in order to encourage international cooperation year entre Israel, France and…
A delegation of 20 senior business people from Thailand’s Industrial Association arrived today (June 15 2015) for a working visit in Israel, to examine Israeli technologies in various fields, such as ICT, packaging, medicine and energy. The business delegation arrived…
Megalim Solar Power Ltd. today hosted a Cornerstone Ceremony in the southern Negev desert region of Israel to celebrate progress on the Ashalim solar project, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Megalim is a B.O.T. concession…
Innovid has raised $10 million in additional capital from Cisco Investments and existing investors, bringing total capital raised to date to $37.6 million. The new funds will be used for product development. Cisco and Innovid announced a partnership back in September, 2013, to deliver…
A graduate from MASHAV’s Young Leadership course together with members of a rural community in Ecuador utilized recycled materials to build a much needed clinic which will provide medical assistance to the local population. The project, which came into completion recently,…
Nocamels. We’ve all seen it on the news: tragic oil spills that destroy entire marine ecosystems, often spreading hundreds of miles within the first 24 hours. Just last month, a ruptured pipeline in California leaked over 100,000 gallons of crude…
Technion received Phase II funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables individuals worldwide to test bold ideas to address persistent health and development challenges. Professor Hossam Haick will continue to…
