‘Cowboys Don’t Run Away’: Golan Heights Cowboys Herding Cattle under Hezbollah Rocket Fire
Over the past 11 months, northern ranchers have had to tend their cattle while dodging rockets and drones and extinguishing non-stop fires.
Over the past 11 months, northern ranchers have had to tend their cattle while dodging rockets and drones and extinguishing non-stop fires.
Israeli athletes have claimed three gold medals and a bronze so far at this year's Paralympic Games, showcasing the nation's prowess in parasports.
Four experts explain why ‘the West is next’ isn’t just a catchy scare phrase but an accurate description of the threat Hamas poses to Western civilization.
Israel started solving developmental challenges in Africa while it was itself still developing, and continues helping 43 nations across the continent.
Newest service from Belong.Life provides automated solution for cancer clinical trial matching and recruitment.
New gadget helps therapeutic or recreational cannabis users measure, monitor and customize their smoke sessions for better results.
In a new biologically assisted sampling approach, scientists got bats to map urban heat islands.
One gold, 8 silver and 2 bronze medals came home with high school students representing Israel at these international competitions.
Nine puppies stranded alone in a tree trunk surrounded by flames were saved just in time.
When European clubs are on break, dozens of players come and join the Israel Elite Hockey League’s summer season.
Israeli government confirms at least two ‘Elad’ firefighting planes will be dispatched to the country, which has been struck by an extreme heatwave.
Midwives and obstetricians at Shaare Zedek, home of Israel’s busiest maternity ward, deliver seven pairs of twins in a single 24-hour period.
An improved plasma thruster using Israeli technology can steer satellites out of harm’s way while using less power than chemical forms of propulsion.
Internal decapitation is usually fatal, but trauma specialists at a Jerusalem hospital set the boy on the road to full recovery.
To say it’s been a remarkable summer for Israeli football is a massive understatement. It’s been unimaginable.
U-21 men’s team earns spot to make country’s first appearance in an Olympic football tournament in nearly half a century.
Israel Premier Tech team competes for the fourth time in the prestigious race that kicked off in Bilbao, Spain, and will end in Paris.
International University of Rabat, Israel Aerospace Industries sign MoU to establish Center of Excellence in Aeronautics and Artificial Intelligence.
The 9 gold medals, 8 silvers and 8 bronzes represent achievement in athletics, judo, swimming, cycling, tennis, table tennis, soccer and bowling.
Tel Aviv also is #1 in MENA ecosystem in funding and performance, according to 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report.
Goal of research study was to discover exactly how sleep assists in stabilizing memories and how to enhance those natural mechanisms.
Reading out loud to non-judgmental, accepting dogs encourages children to read and helps them improve fluency and accuracy.
SafeGuard harnesses the power of AI for better decision-making at construction sites.
Israel has long excelled at judo, sailing and gymnastics but suddenly is finding its feet in soccer and even baseball.
A 360-degree, helmet-mounted camera captures data from around building site, which AI translates into actionable construction insights.
Still elated from a quarterfinal win against Brazil, the Israeli team failed to find the back of the net despite dominating the match.
Hadassah Medical Center reports that trials of a groundbreaking CAR-T therapy showed a nearly 90% response rate in 74 patients.
Aleeza Ben Shalom is a mother of five from a small town in northern Israel. She’s also the star of one of the most talked about Netflix shows.
'This is totally the best time to set up a startup that I have ever seen,' Sam Altman says during visit to Israel.
Plastic Back will buy any plastic that recycling facilities are not able to treat and would otherwise send to landfills or overseas.
Little by little, guided therapy with dolphins swimming freely in the Red Sea helps children feel more successful, confident, patient and resilient.
Tel Aviv University researchers say the robot, the size of a single cell, can navigate in a biological sample and transport dying cells for further analysis.
BeeHero, Orca Security, Snyk and Wiz cited for chasing big opportunities and growing despite a slowing economy.
Reaching the Heavens exhibition in Haifa highlights winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest including two from Israel.
Hydrogen fueling installation at gas station near Haifa Bay is product of collaboration between gas station operator Sonol, fuel supplier Bazan and vehicle importer Colmobil.
Inbar Lanir scores surprise victory in women’s under-78kg category, overpowering France’s most medaled female judoka.
From discounted hotel stays and free plays to emotional distress hotlines and tips for pregnant women, Israel extends solidarity and aid.
Denim exec calls Sonovia's technology ‘the Tesla of indigo dyeing’ with the potential to revolutionize the jeans industry.
These 88 companies have combined to create 61,858 direct jobs worldwide, according to the United States-Israel Business Alliance.
Gaze-contingent music reward therapy helped relieve the symptoms of 50 percent of patients, in similar success rate to Cipralex treatment.
First-of-its-kind Field of Dreams Bike Center in Bugesera, Rwanda, inaugurated in emotional ceremony.
Israeli photography teachers volunteered to celebrate and bring awareness to parasports athletes in honor of Independence Day.
Berman’s Flags and Embroidery was founded in Jerusalem in 1944 by Polish refugees, producing Israeli and other types of flags for special occasions.
Online platform Bookaway introduces feature allowing female travelers to rate transit lines across the globe with an accent on safety, cleanliness and service.
Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry signs MoU with Jerusalem-based global venture investor to collaborate on potential establishment of tech startup incubator.
Painted lady butterflies are currently making a stop in northern Israel, after arriving from the Arabian Peninsula on their way to Europe.
'I always dreamt of making aliyah and becoming an Israeli champion. I now dream of representing Israel in international kickboxing competitions.'
Israel’s Silicon Wadi is strong enough to weather the banking storm in Silicon Valley, says finance expert.
Israeli researchers and entrepreneurs are helping dental professionals take better care of your mouth.
Global survey conducted by Israeli company providing marketplace for freelancers shows that latest generation to enter the workforce prioritizes flexibility, doesn't believe a college degree is needed to start a successful career.
Gamifying the experience of a balance board makes users more engaged, leading to better results and helping in rehab and fall prevention.
An accumulation of CO2 can impact cognitive performance, concentration and even quality of sleep.
Angola’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation heads a delegation to Israel to gather ideas and contacts.
CleanCoin is a gamified app for managing trash that can be a gamechanger for the environment.
Home dialysis will soon be possible for more kidney patients.
Earth & Beyond Ventures launches with announcement to put $125 million into local deep tech and space startups.
Good Food Institute report: investments in Israeli alternative protein companies have crossed the billion-dollar mark over the last two years.
Researchers examine over 300,000 people from around the world to confirm that women usually understand other people’s emotions better than men.
Serendipitous discovery in a Jerusalem lab leads to a product that solves a pain point for bottlers of uncolored soft drinks.
A newly developed waste heat engine could recycle all that lost heat back into the energy, reducing our use of fossil fuels
The Vera installs dispensers to replace individual toiletries bottles; in-room water filtration system to eliminate plastic water bottles.
Ferrari puts Israel-made Harman components in the cabin
How do you get enough botanical molecules for industrial scale, pharma-grade production? By culturing them in novel cell bioreactors. By Brian Blum, Israel21c Lab-grown (cultivated) meat has captivated both food and climate scientists with the tantalizing prospect of reducing animal suffering along with methane output from farm animals that contributes to climate change. The same... Read more »
The OLO analyzer can give complete blood results in just 10 minutes.
Agreement with major energy company to cultivate unique Israeli castor varieties at commercial scale.
If an earthquake hits at sea no-one knows until it’s too late. But an Israeli professor believes there’s a cheap and easy early warning solution – the fiber optic communication cables on the seabed.
Wearable causes excess fluids to be sweated out and evaporated on the skin without discomfort, using very low humidity and fast flowing air.
The New Guardian youth movement in Israel for grades 4-12, includes 3,000 Bedouin kids from Galilee villages who meet at an educational farm.
Israel sends over medical supplies to Turkey following the deadly earthquake that struck the country on Monday.
NT-Tao gets $22m investment from Delek US, Next Gear Ventures, Honda, OurCrowd and the Grantham Foundation.
Raising children with a home language different from the outside language offers many advantages, experts say.
Cinnamon-scented slides made from a novel flexible material are being tested by a company setting new standards in sustainable fashion.
Novel approach proves effective in diagnosing Alzheimer’s in animal models before symptoms appear and preventing progression of the disease.
Even some Arab countries without diplomatic relations with Israel are hooked on the action-packed drama that shows the people behind the conflict.
It’s not the first time Fadi Dekaidek has responded in the aftermath of an Arab-perpetrated terror attack.
Mitochondria augmentation therapy is being tested in children with rare mitochondrial diseases. If it works, the clinical possibilities are huge.
Bahrain welcomes Israeli partners to inauguration of futuristic King Hamad American Mission Hospital in Manama.
Groundbreaking robot uses locust antennae and electronic technology for odor detection, with limitless potential.
Prof. Yaakov Nahmias takes cells from a live cow and grows them in a bioreactor, creating the muscle and fat that you need to make a burger.
From high-tech to agriculture, Israeli innovation continues to influence the world. See it firsthand on your trip to Israel.
Most wasabi is fake because the real thing is difficult to grow and very pricey. But Ran Ronen was up for a challenge on his farm in northern Israel. By Elana Shap, Israel21c Bet you didn’t know that the fiery green paste that comes along with your sushi, what’s referred to as wasabi, is almost... Read more »
From a robot for elders to an automated vehicle inspection app, TIME editors love these Israeli innovations.
Sheba physicians give advanced treatment and training for local medical teams and establish Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy Center.
A vegan tuna based on pea protein promises to deliver the same taste, look and texture as the original, minus the whole fishing bit.
'At Sheba, I never felt there is discrimination between Arab or non-Arab,' said senior rheumatologist Dr. Abdulla Watad.
Space-tech today is not limited to pie-in-the-sky, Elon Musk- or Jeff Bezos-inspired spacefaring fantasies.
Meet the future of meniscus replacement: a patient-specific artificial meniscus that delivers medication for healing and protection.
Tofu omelette mix and crunchy chickpea-lentil snack win top medals for Israeli students at international food-tech competition.
Trial shows Aura Air’s ability to significantly reduce aerosolized viruses responsible for the ‘tripledemic’ of RSV, Covid-19, and flu.
Five years after surgery, cancer spread in 12.5% of patients who got drugs for anxiety, pain and inflammation, compared to 50% in control group.
Except for 2020, Israel has had positive economic growth every year since 2003, including during The Great Recession. An expert tells us why.
Average life expectancy in Israel is 83.49 years, compared to 79.11 in the United States, 81.77 in the UK, and 83.13 in France, according to new report.
British weekly The Economist listed Israel as one of 2022's 'economic winners.'
A US-Israeli startup uses AI and computer vision to provide surgeons and surgeons-in-training with invaluable highlights and insights that could save lives.
As the planet heats up and wildfire blazes rise from California to South Korea, incidents are steadily decreasing in semi-arid Israel. By Elana Shap, Israel21c On a recent rainy day in early December, a group of forestry and fire protection experts from the KKL-JNF (Keren Kayemeth L’Israel-Jewish National Fund) gathered on a hill north of... Read more »
Despite coming late to the game, Israel could leapfrog to rival the world’s main quantum players, experts predict.
Two years on, the Accords are creating endless opportunities for B2B companies in the MENA region and building a pro-business environment.
Israel Innovation Authority approves funding for new consortiums: integrated photonics, metamaterials and metasurfaces, and black soldier fly farming.
Technology developed at Tel Aviv University enables advancement of delivery systems for controlled release of drugs in the body using UV light.
Combination of ultrasound and nanobubbles enables specific targeting and minimizes damage to surrounding tissue.
The travel magazine cites Israel’s verdant north for its charming boutique hotels and vineyards.
Sufganiyot have come a long way since the days of the humble jam donut. But according to Israel’s most famous purveyor, it still has a place in our hearts.
Trash takes on new life as art at Hiriya Recycling Park.
The TriSolar tilting panels absorb light rays from multiple locations, meaning they can tilt accordingly and not block the sunlight the crops beneath them need.
Digital textile printing firm translates famed glass artist’s drawings to beautiful fabrics that supplement his installation.
Look what Israeli archeologists have dug up from the Hasmonean dynasty that ruled the land following the Maccabees’ Chanukah triumph.
Jerusalem Botanical Gardens offers an illuminated winter wonderland route complete with symphonic music and warm comfort foods.
AI learned to identify a protein targeted in immunotherapy in a process that could make doctors’ work faster, simpler and more precise.
Breakthrough technology blends sensors and human tissue in a smart kidney chip, allowing scientists to find a previously unknown toxicity mechanism.
Unique stem cell system from Israel is expected to contribute to the development of drugs adapted to men and women.
Israeli man snatches his toddler from the jaws of a coyote that was roaming a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood.
This Israeli startup’s technology is already deployed in about 100 US locations — schools, houses of worship, office buildings and healthcare facilities – and the business is growing fast.
An air screen that can block viruses such as Covid-19 and influenza sits neatly atop a hat, allowing for proper communication.
Electra subsidiary will install voice accessibility at intersections in Manhattan and Staten Island for pedestrians with visual impairment. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c A subsidiary of Israeli infrastructure construction company Electra won a $62 million tender to make hundreds of crosswalk signals in Manhattan and Staten Island accessible to pedestrians with visual impairment. Electra President... Read more »
A clear microgel based on red algae enables scientists to control size and shape of printed tissue before its insertion into target organs.
Health-tech ‘report card’ for 2021 shows a thriving sector with about $5 billion invested and 1,800 active companies.
'At first, my wife thought I was crazy,' Rony Zigler tells ISRAEL21c, 'but as the process went on, she became very supportive.'
Why has tiny Israel taken a leading position in the flying car space?
Carbonade CEO Raanan Shelach explains that Carbonade is 'duplicating what plants have been practicing for millions of years: photosynthesis.'
Israelis discover physical exercise lowers risk of cancer metastasis by 72%.
The idea of wearing a computer instead of lugging one around is certainly appealing.
Krembo is a seasonal Israeli treat that kids and adults alike enjoy!
SavorEat has placed its robotic chef in the corporate cafeterias of the high-tech sector.
Israeli scientists’ experiments on mice show promise for a breakthrough approach of adding an existing drug to the chemotherapy regimen.
Study shows that if you speak two languages, you probably have a more agile brain than do those who speak only one. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c Bilingual speakers have more “plastic” brains than do people who speak only one language, according to two recent studies conducted by University of Haifa researchers. Audio-neuro researcher Hanin... Read more »
A wave of suicides in her home town prompted a 17-year-old student to develop a 30-hour course of emotional first aid for teenagers.
SmartAID provides renewable energy generators, heaters, rechargeable thermal blankets and battery packs to help Ukrainians avoid freezing this winter.
Whip up your own health and beauty products at home! By Brian Blum, Israel21c You love your Nespresso coffeemaker, the one occupying pride of place on the kitchen counter. It’s so easy – just pop in a capsule, press a button, and out comes fresh-brewed java. Israeli startup Capsulab aims to bring that same one-click... Read more »
Melodea’s new plant to boost production of its paper sidestream-sourced barrier coating will serve the Americas region.
Even as valuations fall and layoffs rise, Israeli startups cumulatively reported $700 million in funding during October.
Global research collaboration shows that facial expressions influence our emotional experience.
At BlackOut in Jaffa, you wave goodbye to your vision, enhancing and testing the way you taste and connect with food – and with fellow diners.
Odeda Benin-Goren is the only female Israeli member of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination and consults for the WHO.
Singit, a software program to teach English using the power of music, is the brainchild of Michael Peled, who struggled with dyslexia from childhood. By Diana Bletter, Israel21c One of the best ways to learn how to speak a foreign language is to sing it. That’s the philosophy behind Singit, a software program to teach... Read more »
Azizo, founded by Lilach Assraf and her husband, Dan, has over the last 10 years grown into a 60-dunam (14.8-acre) lavender farm.
Fariba Hashimi could become the first Afghan to start the Tour de France Femmes.
Israeli technology that turns organic waste into biogas and fertilizer is lauded as an 'astonishing innovation, which opens up a new era of possibilities.'
U.S. State Department condemns ‘unfair targeting’ of Israel by UN as latest damning report is published.
Adi Tatarko, Eynat Guez and Daphne Koller are among 15 women singled out as the most influential executives in global business.
A new study finds that 76 cloud computing startups have opened in Israel in the past half decade, translating to 8.4 startups per million people.
Southern three-banded armadillos are a near-threatened species, but at the Jerusalem Zoo they are safe and sound… and multiplying.
As international travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, Israeli companies can offer the aviation industry technologies for greater carbon neutrality.
Israeli actress Shira Haas is going to play Sabra, an Israeli superhero, in the film 'Captain America: New World Order.'
SpaceIL plans a double landing on the Moon in 2025, aiming to continue in orbit for five years as a platform for science education activities.
Scientists are developing an early stage blood test that can identify nearly 100% of genetic problems accurately and without fear of miscarriage.
London Construction Awards gives the nod to Buildots’ software, which can improve resource efficiency, reduce errors and save time.
Magen David Adom trains Americans how to save lives in the crucial 7 minutes before the ambulance arrives.
The day after its emergency aid delegation returned from Puerto Rico, United Hatzalah sent a delegation to Florida in response to Hurricane Ian.
Tareq Nassar saw empty rooftops and high unemployment among Arab women of Jerusalem and hatched a honey of an idea to address both issues.
University of Haifa study identifies common neural processes of Parkinson’s disease types for the first time; could aid early diagnosis.
Tel Aviv-based Imagene has developed AI models that can rapidly check for 28 biomarkers in eight organs.
High-intensity resistance training is good for your brain
Lovingly hand-drawn by Ilana Stein in Jerusalem, ‘A Year in the Garden’ is a Jewish calendar where the months follow the cycle of nature.
Israeli startup takes crushed pumpkin and sunflower seeds from oil makers and turns them into clean-label vegan ‘meat’ for restaurants and caterers.
Young woman evacuated from war zone to a Jerusalem medical center had a nearly zero chance of survival. Three months later, she was discharged.
Future Meat's cultivated lamb started with fibroblast cells from Awassi sheep, generating two independent ovine cell lines that divide indefinitely.
Fully automatic micro-roaster uses AI and provides on-demand roasting just before the cup of coffee is made to provide the freshest taste.
A new digital platform improves focus by helping users resist distractions and procrastination. College students are already trying it out.
An Israeli energy startup has developed a microturbine that can run on 50% hydrogen gas – next up one that runs on 100% of the clean green gas.
OncoHost’s prediction platform is geared to help physicians choose the best chemo or immunotherapy for each patient, rather than the hit and miss 'one size fits all.'
Joint project of Israel’s Helios and Florida’s Eta Space aims to enable in-orbit refueling for long-term space missions and even colonization.
It was the first time Israel hosted the event.
Noa Hilzenrat found school deadly boring and wanted to quit. Instead, she figured out how to help herself and wrote a book describing how she did it.
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Israel Museum, and various galleries have scooped up the emotional, vivid award-winning works of Nirit Takele.
Two Israeli oral and maxillofacial surgeons introduce real-time remote assistance for complex surgeries in Equatorial Guinea.
NextFerm Technologies signs $3 million supply agreement American health and sports nutrition brand with for ProteVin yeast-based nutrient.
Skincare startup uses a bioactive compound from avocado pits, which are normally discarded by the food industry.
Farmers will be able to analyze planting, moisture and yield data for more efficient irrigation practices.
Girl No. 60427’ garners British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for writer/director Shulamit Lifshitz and animator Uriel Berkowitz.
More than 10% of the world's fruit can't be harvested, but a Tel Nof startup's flying robots may be the solution.
A promising 'phage cocktail' may become the basis for future therapies for other disorders affected by gut microbes, including obesity, diabetes and perhaps even cancer.
634AI's approach allows "people and machines to effectively work side by side in a much safer environment."
Ramat Gan-based EExion's batteries use chemically manipulated supercapacitors while eliminating lithium.
HeartPoint Global's stent could eliminate the need for open heart surgery.
Findings may lead to more accurate diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder and lay groundwork for microbiotic-related medications.
Pop star Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c Seven months before the deadline for entries, Israel is the first country to officially announce its contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest next May in the United Kingdom. Public broadcaster KAN confirmed on August 10 that pop queen Noa Kirel... Read more »
The famous Israeli entrepreneur predicts lab-grown diamonds will be increasingly popular for environmental and humanitarian reasons, especially among millennials and Gen Zers. By Diana Bletter, Israel21 For the first time ever, a top-tier luxury company has invested in a lab-grown diamond company, and an Israeli one at that. LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate,... Read more »
Trash destined for landfill can instead yield enough hydrogen gas to replace five and a half barrels of crude oil.
Installation at Gibraltar is on its way to the AltaSea eco-friendly business center at Port of Los Angeles, set to arrive in September 2022.
The ATP Tour is returning to Israel with the Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022, featuring the world’s top-20 ranked male pro players.
Molecules that cause a constant renewal of cell vitality could treat or prevent diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
91 percent of plastic does not get recycled at the end of its life -- and Sharon Barak is changing that equation.
The Formula Student competition in Europe this summer is a platform for new technological developments.
The scientists say their method can forecast strong earthquakes up to 48 hours ahead with 80% accuracy.
Mashing up American tradition with Israeli innovation, two U.S. immigrants think their new bourbon-style whiskey is better than the original.
Climate change's devastating effects are forcing nations to mitigate and adapt to extreme weather. Here’s how Israeli innovators hope to help.
The Palmahim Slide off the Tel Aviv coast houses rare creatures in a delicate, rich habitat of coral gardens, methane seeps and brine pools.
May Piamenta has developed a mobile app that is now helping companies in 20 countries enable employees to participate in meaningful volunteer activities.
The exhibition events on the Netanya beach are an initiative of the Israel Life Saving Federation, which seeks to prevent drownings.
ViroBlock’s drug platform generates drugs targeting proteins common to Covid-19, Zika, West Nile and hepatitis and their variants.
'We needed a miracle and God helped us,' said Malka Bukiet, the Israeli principal of Alumim, a children’s home in Ukraine.
Nutritionists examine the efficacy and safety of cinnamon, capsaicin, black pepper and curcumin for weight reduction.
The team of researchers has identified two new planets in distant solar systems that are similar in size to Jupiter and complete an orbit of their suns in less than four days.
With energy prices rising rapidly, a new startup could have the answer
Study: Even in old age, feeling young can decrease the chances of developing physical disability and morbidity after a stroke or fracture.
Addionics and Blitz Motors plan to transform delivery scooters with a battery that improves performance and lowers cost.
Arava International Center for Agricultural Training has trained 20,000 students from 16 countries in methods that raise their yield and their income.
