Hebrew University Launches Cannabis Research Center
The Center’s research will focus on the areas of Cancer; Pain; Inflammation & Stress Management; Immunity; Metabolism; Drug Delivery & Nanotechnology; Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Neuroscience; and Plant Science & Genetics.
Elbit Teams with FAA to Research Enhanced Flight Vision for Helicopters
The research is conducted to support potential new regulatory, policy and guidance initiatives for Enhanced Flight Vision Systems for Helicopters.
SodaStream Reveals April Fools’ Day Prank With Paris Hilton
A SodaStream enthusiast herself, Hilton was chosen the perfect ambassador for the campaign.
Report: Fearing Iran, Saudis Boosting Own Nuclear Weapons Capability
Saudi Arabia is committed to importing many nuclear reactors and has pursued numerous cooperation agreements with other countries.
Netanyahu: David’s Sling Becoming Operational Today
David's Sling is meant to bolster the second tier of Israel's theater missile defense system -- its detection and attack range is three times that of Iron Dome.
Israeli Doctors Implant 3D-Printed Nose
The surgery was performed on Thursday morning, March 30, and lasted a mere 30 minutes. Shortly after the operation, the patient reported feeling well and anxious to go back to his martial arts training.
Defense Ministry: Israel’s Total 2016 New Defense Exports $6.5 Billion
This is an increase of $800 million (+14%) from the previous year.
IAF, UAE Both Fly in Hellenic Iniohos 2017 ‘Red Flag’ Aerial Exercise
The exercise involves the Israel Air Force as well as those of the United States, the UAE and Italy, and lasts 11 days.
IAI Inks $200M Deal in Asia
This order is a followup to a previous similar contract by the same customer, IAI said.
Israeli Design Student Gives the World Washing Machine Cuisine
Gazit acknowledges the humor in his invention, which may be a clever comment on life hacking, but he also stresses that his innovative product also targets less funny social issues, such as homelessness.
Israeli Scientists Find Mechanism That Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Researchers at Tel Aviv University say modifying specific proteins during cancer cell division unleashes a natural
killing mechanism.
Russia’s Medvedev, Iran’s Rouhani, to Discuss Eurasian Free Trade Zone
The trade turnover between Russia and Iran grew by 80% in 2016.
Elbit Systems Awarded Defense Ministry $100 Million Radio Systems Contract
Elbit Systems Ltd. on Wednesday announced it had been awarded a $100 million contract by Israel's Ministry of Defense for the supply of advanced...
The ‘High’ of a Good Night’s Sleep
"Close to 20 percent of the population in the West suffer from insomnia."
University of Haifa Signs Groundbreaking Deal With Chinese Conglomerate Wahaha
The institutes will select cutting-edge application technologies from advance disciplines that can be industrialized.
Bloomberg: Intel Investments Critical in Israeli Economy’s Unprecedented Growth Spurt
Intel exported $3.35 billion in products from Israel in 2016, accounting for about 10% of the country's hi-tech exports.
Israel’s President Rivlin Busy With Business and Defense Deals in Vietnam
The president met with Vietnam's Minister of Defense and together they toured an exhibition of Israeli defense products in Hanoi.
PM Netanyahu, Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong, Attend Joint Committee on Innovation Cooperation
Netanyahu noted that both countries have longstanding traditions and are committed to building societies that promote technology and innovation.
UN Marks 2017 International Day of Happiness [video]
The global event is seen as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in people's lives.
Israel Signs Agreement With China on Foreign Workers and More
Israel and China signed a bouquet of economic agreements that included aviation cooperation, joint laboratories and more.
BMW Team in Israel to Check Out Smart Car R & D, Startups
A number of auto firms from the US, Europe and Asia are already involved in Israel's "smart car revolution."
US Secy of State Tillerson: Rising North Korean Nuke Threat Shows Need for ‘New...
The Secretary reminded reporters the US "has provided $1.35 billion in assistance to North Korea as encouragement to take a different pathway."
Netanyahu, 5 Ministers Set to Travel to China for State Visit
A series of economic agreements are to be signed during the visit that will boost Israeli industry.
Israel to Prepare Haredim for Service in National Cyber Bureau
Classes will open in B'nei B'rak and Jerusalem on June 1 for Haredim who would later be integrated into the national cyber attack response center.
In NYC, Winter Storm Stella Brought A Mess But No Disaster
Although winter storm Stella packed a wallop in the north and south, New York City was largely spared its wrath.
Netanyahu Congratulates Mobil-Eye on Largest Deal in Israeli History
Intel Corporation is purchasing Mobileye, an Israeli technology company that develops vision-based advanced driver assistance systems.
Biggest Deal in Israeli Hi-Tech History: Intel Buys Mobileye for $15 Billion
In January 2017, Mobileye, BMW and Intel announced they were developing a test fleet of autonomous vehicles that would be on the road in the second half of 2017.
Elbit’ Heli-ClearVision Suite Offered on Leonardo’s Helicopters
The Heli-ClearVision suite offered on Leonardo commercial helicopters enables pilots to perform missions under adverse weather and bad visibility conditions.
Tehran Blocking Iranian ‘Waze’ App, Gershad, as Women Duck Shari’a Police [video]
"Why do we have to be humiliated for our most obvious right which is the right to wear what we want?" the app site states.
Israel Considers Options to Buy US Warplanes, Helicopters
Pence and Liberman agreed during their meeting on the need to "counter threats posed by Iran and its proxies as well as terrorist organizations."