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An Israeli rescue worker prepares equipment for today's mission to Turkey. Photo courtesy of SmartAID
Israel sends rescue missions to earthquake-struck Turkey
By Nicky Blackburn
NT-Tao_Lab, photo courtesy of NT-Tau.
Innovation
Nuclear fusion startup aims to provide clean energy
By Brian Blum
The t-shirts of these HaTnua HaChadasha members read, “My sister’s guardian” in Hebrew and Arabic. Photo by Yoel Zilberman
Life
Youth group instills love of the land in Bedouins and Jews
By Marion Fischel
Photo by Alrandir via Shutterstock.com
Life
Why bringing up your child as bilingual is best
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Dmitrii Shirinkin via Shutterstock
Innovation
Generative AI and sustainability are the trends to watch
By Jonathan Frenkel
Keshet Cave in Adamit Park. Photo by Philip Stein
Travel
Nine off-the-beaten-track destinations in Israel
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Keep It Magniv changemakers Danielle Williams and Julian Melcer. Photo by Yossi Michaeli
Earth
ISRAEL21c launches lifestyle brand for Gen Z and millennials
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Image by senivpetro on Freepik
Innovation
Israel startup automates car inspection for major US dealer
By Brian Blum
Image of the inside of a human cell by Jo Luijten on Pixabay
Innovation
New cell therapy may be key to curing disease
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Magen David Adom paramedic Fadi Dekaidek. Photo courtesy of MDA
Life
The Arab paramedic who saved Jewish lives in terror attack
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Illustrative photo by Aonprom via Shutterstock
Innovation
People with autism feel more pain, not less
By Marion Fischel
The audience at the inauguration of King Hamad American Mission Hospital in Manama, Bahrain. Photo courtesy of Sheba Medical Center
Innovation
Israeli medical innovation hub opens in Bahraini hospital
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Ohad Romano courtesy of Yes Studios
Life
Fauda Season 4 is Netflix’s top show in Lebanon and UAE
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Overview of the Dead Sea Marathon. Photo by Elements
Life
The lowest race on Earth runs into its fourth year
By Marion Fischel
Prof. Shai Rahimipour in his lab. Photo courtesy Bar-Ilan University
Exclusive story
Treatment for very early Alzheimer’s under development
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Innovation

This robot can smell, thanks to a biological sensor. Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv University
Innovation
A robot that can smell and identify odors
By Marion Fischel
Buildots collects data on the building site via helmet-mounted cameras. Photo courtesy of Buildots
Innovation
Israeli AI construction technology helps build UK hospital
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Expert exercise feedback from your phone. Photo by LL_Studio, via Shutterstock
Innovation
A custom, no-equipment fitness regimen for your busy day
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Chairman and CEO Avi Brenmiller accepting the CleanTech Business Club’s outstanding startup award in Abu Dhabi, January 16, 2023. Photo courtesy of Brenmiller Energy
Innovation
Brenmiller Energy wins World Cleantech Award at UAE event
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Illustrative photo by Portrait Image Asia via Shutterstock.com
Innovation
Want job stability? Don’t become a CFO
By Brian Blum
Volumetric capture creates a metaverse-ready avatar. Image courtesy of YOOM
Innovation
Make yourself into a metaverse-ready avatar
By Brian Blum
Innovation
The future of food
By ISRAEL21c Staff
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels.com
Innovation
9 companies to watch in Israeli space-tech
By Brian Blum
As electric vehicles hit the streets, hackers are following close behind. Photo courtesy of C2A Security
Innovation
The 9 top trends driving electric vehicle security in 2023
By Roy Fridman

Life

Avishai Cohen photo by Andreas Terlaak
Life
Jazz great Avishai Cohen gets 10 questions and 3 wishes
By Marion Fischel
The carved hand on the moat wall. Photo by Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority
Life
Mysterious handprint excavated in ancient Jerusalem moat
By Marion Fischel
Photo by Tomer Foltyn/Open Restaurants
Life
Tali Friedman, Jerusalem’s kosher cooking guru to the stars
Seahorse’s ‘Lennon’ wine, in line with its tradition to name its wines after famous artists. Photo by Zeev Dunia
Life
The little winery where every bottle is a labor of love
By Naama Barak
IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer boarding the plane during the evacuation of Afghan refugees in 2021. Photo courtesy of IsraAID
Life
IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer wins Charles Bronfman Prize
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Lior Raz attends the Light of Israel ceremony, 2021. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
Life
10 things you don’t know about Fauda but should
By Naama Barak
Photo by Nithid via Shutterstock.com
Life
Traces of possible Silk Road uncovered in Israeli desert
By Sarah Levi
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Travel

The ancient and still fertile olive tree at Ein al-Asad on Mount Meron. Photo by Yaacov Shkolnik
Earth
The top 10 most amazing trees in Israel
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The Tower of Power thermo-solar power station at Ashalim. Photo courtesy of BrightSource
Travel
8 Israel innovation tourist spots to check out
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Cyclamens bloom in Israel. Photo by Paula Cohen/KKL-JNF
Travel
When and where to see Israel’s desert flowers bloom
By Naama Barak
The 2023 marathon is set draw a crowd of over 40,000 runners. Photo courtesy of Tel Aviv Yafo Municipality
Travel
Tel Aviv marathon to try and break athletics world record
By Naama Barak
Tourists on the lookout point on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, July 12, 2022. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
Travel
2.67 million tourists visited Israel in 2022
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Earth

Ran Ronen at Wasabi Israel. Photo by Dror Varshavski
Earth
Man takes a spicy gamble, growing wasabi in Israel
By Elana Shap
Illustrative photo by jaroslava V via Shutterstock.com
Earth
Israel opening national energy storage research institute
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Vgarden’s fish-free tuna can be integrated into any traditional tuna recipe without compromising on taste or texture. Photo by Hagit Goren
Innovation
Grab the (vegan) mayo: fish-free canned ‘tuna’ is here
By Naama Barak
Balena’s slides biodegrade within weeks inside a controlled composter. Photo courtesy of Balena
Earth
World’s first fully compostable footwear on the way
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Vegan mayonnaise based on chickpeas. Photo courtesy of ChickP
Earth
Chickpeas, the little legume with big alt-protein potential
By Abigail Klein Leichman
The 163-story Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the world’s tallest building. Photo by Kelly Shutstoc, via Shutterstock
Earth
Skyscrapers are huge mistakes, warns engineering expert
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Earth
See how Dead Sea loses 600 Olympic pools of water every day
By Naama Barak
Earth
Could ancient wheat be the solution to the world’s food crisis?
By Elana Shap
Earth
Saving the ocean from plastic
By ISRAEL21c Staff
Rewilding Israel
The bold and beautiful rewilding of Israel’s wetlands
By Abigail Klein Leichman

Winter in Israel

Practical steps to help the planet

Photo by Zhang Kaiyv on Unsplash
Light pollution
Light pollution is bad for our health and the planet – 10 tips to help
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Anastasia Taioglou on Unsplash
Preserving the sea
7 tips on how to save our oceans
By Anton F. Post
Photo by Dragos Gontariu on Unsplash
Saving electricity
7 easy tips to save electricity at home
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Dennis Klicker on Unsplash
Conservation
8 simple ways you can help beneficial bugs survive
By Abigail Klein Leichman
A male Palestine sunbird in a Jerusalem park. Photo by Mendy Hechtman/Flash90
Bird protection
4 tips to lure birds to your garden, and why that’s important
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash
Earth
11 tips for greening the lifecycle of your clothing
By Abigail Klein Leichman
Photo by Jos Speetjens on Unsplash
Water conservation
7 easy ways we can all conserve precious water
By Abigail Klein Leichman

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