World’s largest fertility database simplifies surrogacy journey

Israeli startup GoStork builds the world’s largest fertility database for intended parents seeking IVF, surrogacy or egg donation.

Hike in Jesus’s footsteps along the Emmaus Trail

Israeli seed company launches hemp farm in San Diego

CanBreed’s 3.5-acre California farm will enable standardization in the hemp industry. The company also opened Israel’s largest cannabis research farm.

11 things we want to declare independence from this year

Facemask breath, pajamas as outerwear and tongue-twisters of the ‘cytokine storm’ variety, we really hope to bid you adieu.

AI helps zap mosquito larvae before they become a problem

IBM’s AI XRPIZE finalist Zzapp Malaria analyzes satellite images to identify malaria risk areas, and then treats them. It’s already working in Africa.

11 techs to help HR managers hire and engage employees

Covid has shaken up the job market. Plug in these solutions to simplify hiring and employee retention during Covid and beyond.

Israel tops world in kidney donations to strangers

Israel has the world’s highest rate of people donating kidneys to strangers. On April 4, the number hit 1,000 … and climbed to 1,003.

Why Israel is becoming a hub for Parkinson’s research

A high rate of genetic Parkinson’s makes Israel a perfect lab for finding ways to prevent, stop and even cure this fast-growing neurological disorder.

An AI revolution is about to transform your cup of coffee

Startup Demetria analyzes coffee-bean characteristics to ensure a perfect cup of joe while cutting costs and uncertainty along the supply chain.

Israel’s ancient Bedouin culture gets new life online

The archive of researcher Clinton Bailey is going global, furthering knowledge on a civilization that’s thousands of years old.

The unexpected history behind Jerusalem’s street names

Street names in Jerusalem honor biblical, medieval and modern personalities who played significant roles in local and Jewish history.

Instant Covid test coming to European airport kiosks

SpectraLIT from Virusight Diagnostic detects viruses in seconds using a swab sample analyzed by a light spectrometer and artificial intelligence.

Meet 6 Druze leaders changing Israel for the better

This tiny religious and ethnic minority makes an outsized contribution to Israel in every field of endeavor.

A botanical cure for construction’s heavy carbon emissions

In the effort to decarbonize the construction sector, an Israeli company has developed an environmentally friendly building material: the kenaf plant.

Luxury rooftop dining in Jerusalem comes back

‘I am very excited to be creating new menu items. We have to continue to live, cook and persevere through these difficult times,’ says Mamilla chef.

What do Israel’s entrepreneurs do to succeed AND stay sane?

Startup founders and an investor discuss why running, meditating and working out are essential to their success.