Makers design helpful devices for people with disabilities

Dozens of teams compete virtually in TOM Global Innovation Challenge to provide tailored solutions to people with disabilities, the elderly or poor.

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Hospital cyberattack is the new pandemic; here’s the cure

With more hackers targeting healthcare, technology helps safeguard patients and their records from ransomware and other money-making attacks.

How Israel became the world’s cyber powerhouse

Smart decisions and a need for protection have made Israel the world’s cyber leader, with 40% of all cyber investments made in the country. A new book charts the rise and rise.

In Eilat, everyone bands together for the safety of birds

International Birding & Research Center in Eilat wins UN recognition for community-based conservation of the flyway for millions of migratory birds.

6 ancient findings in the footsteps of the Maccabees

Look what Israeli archeologists have dug up from the Hasmonean dynasty that ruled the land following the Maccabees’ Hanukkah triumph.

Should you vaccinate your kids against Covid? This expert thinks so

Israel is among the first countries to recommend vaccinating young kids against the Covid-19 virus. A pediatrician on the advisory committee explains why.

Israelis are masters of food innovation. Here’s why

Put together Israel’s vast agricultural and technological knowhow, and you’ve got breakthroughs on a global scale.

Can a drone prevent disastrous oil spills?

A new ‘robot in the sky’ flies to the rescue, monitoring pipelines, railways, forests for signs of impending leaks, fires, theft or explosions.

Make your own Hanukkah donuts this year

Looking for different ways to celebrate Hanukkah? Why not try cooking your own jam-filled sufganiyot?

New electrode stickers can tell when you’re lying

Researchers at Tel Aviv University caught liars at an unprecedented accuracy of 73% by measuring the movements of facial muscles with groundbreaking electrode technology.

Letting the kids of cancer patients just be kids

When a family member is diagnosed with cancer, healthy kids often suffer from the fallout. Now an organization aims to bring the fun back into their lives.

Using ice to store solar energy for the A/C

An Israeli startup has developed an ice brick that can be installed in commercial and industrial buildings to store solar energy for space cooling.

10 things you didn’t know about toilets in Israel

From historical finds and peculiar habits to innovative green tech and medical screenings, Israeli toilets tell you a whole lot about us.

Finding diabetic foot disease before symptoms show up

A new device assesses bloodflow and oxygen in the feet to detect a problem early, while treatment options are still open.