Cure may be on the horizon for mesothelioma
Israeli and American researchers successfully halted the growth of mesothelioma in model animals by inhibiting the heparanase enzyme.
Converting chicken bones and diapers into chairs and pails
10 breakthrough health techs emerging from Israel
ISRAEL21c takes a look at some of the brightest and best new health startups on show at last week’s MIXiii-Biomed conference.
Hello or shalom? Half of Israeli kids grow up bilingual
Israel is possibly the world’s best ‘lab’ for researching the little-understood phenomenon of being raised with two or more spoken languages.
Training the disadvantaged to fill Israel’s high-tech gap
Israel’s high-tech sector is short 10,000 workers. A series of new programs aims to prepare underemployed local populations for these jobs.
10 unforgettable Bedouin tourism experiences in Israel
Get to know the Bedouin way of life in the Negev and Galilee through these culture- and hospitality-based tourist spots.
Making friends while racing with ‘the other’ in Jerusalem
Runners Without Borders enables Jewish and Arab residents of the diverse capital city to meet, interact and cooperate through athletics.
For the love of the cheese
Israel’s growing band of boutique cheese makers admit they aren’t in it for the money. In the run up to Shavuot, we take a look at how this new industry is blossoming across the country.
We feel angry in subway stations, anxiety in wax museum
Israeli data scientist’s analysis of social-media posts can reveal where to look for happiness and what places to avoid if we don’t want to feel down.
Where Israel’s injured wild animals are brought to heal
Israel’s only wildlife hospital treats more than 4,000 animals each year, from endangered gazelles to tiny songbirds.
Makeathon volunteers design solutions for wounded vets
Plans for the prototypes are available on the TOM platform to enable others with similar disabilities to benefit from the products.
5 Israeli startups seeking cures for rare genetic diseases
Israeli parents and scientists are actively working on new treatments for some of the 7,000 known inherited diseases.
A Timeline of 70 Years of Israeli Achievement
Join us on a journey through the last 70 years to discover how Israel has become one of the most creative and innovative countries in the world. Our fascinating timeline of accomplishment is the first part in a special multimedia package we've created to celebrate Israel's 70th anniversary.
Israel's 70th Anniversary
May 10, 8:50 am
5,000 Israeli flags inscribed by well-wishers across world
Apr 18, 11:47 am
Maya Sickle, 8½, talks about growing up Israeli
Apr 18, 9:41 am
Challah-and-cheese sandwiches, sprinkled with beach sand
ISRAEL21c Uncovered
Apr 25, 1:04 pm
Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with a free trip to Israel
Apr 9, 8:18 am
Our article on Soapy spurs inquiries from Mexico to Uganda
Mar 19, 3:00 pm
