The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/innovation/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:54:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png innovation | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/innovation/ 32 32 Undeterred by war, foreign students at universities learned what it means to be Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/undeterred-by-war-foreign-students-at-universities-learned-what-it-means-to-be-israeli/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:18:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795226 As many international students stayed put despite constant missile fire, Israeli resilience became second nature - as did the routine of running from lab to safe room and back again

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]]> Eyes don’t lie: Groundbreaking study tracks eye movements to measure memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyes-dont-lie-groundbreaking-study-tracks-eye-movements-to-measure-memory/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:03:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649555 Tel Aviv University and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center's non-verbal memory-testing protocol allows assessment in infants, brain injury victims, severe Alzheimer's patients

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]]> In breakthrough, Israeli-led team activates dormant bone marrow cells for transplants https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-breakthrough-israeli-led-team-activates-dormant-bone-marrow-cells-for-transplants/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3513806 Using mRNA model made famous by COVID vaccine, researchers from Israel, US and Canada find protein to 'awaken' adult stem cells in mice; could significantly improve bone marrow transplant success rates

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]]> Israeli researchers use gene editing to eliminate 50% of head, neck tumors in mice https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-use-gene-editing-to-eliminate-50-of-head-and-neck-tumors/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3503921 Tel Aviv University scientists say they can inject CRISPR genetic 'molecular scissors' to shrink tumors by 90%; researcher 'optimistic' about clinical trials in 2 to 3 years

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]]> Innovators design homes made from mushrooms as alternative to flimsy Gaza shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/innovators-design-homes-made-from-mushrooms-as-alternative-to-flimsy-gaza-shelters/ Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:50:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3420555 On display at Dubai design show, ReRoot initiative says mycelium-made structures can protect displaced Palestinians from extreme weather conditions

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]]> Israel signs global treaty to address risks of artificial intelligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-global-treaty-to-address-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:07:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369487 The treaty, spearheaded by the Council of Europe and signed by 57 states, including the US, is a legal framework to tackle harmful and discriminatory outcomes of AI systems

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]]> In Israeli first, doctor uses metal detector to find shrapnel in wounded soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israeli-first-doctor-uses-metal-detector-to-find-shrapnel-in-wounded-soldiers/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 01:28:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319828 Low-tech innovation resulting in far quicker treatment earns surgeon Eyal Sela praise from Galilee Medical Center head, who hails initiative as 'thinking outside the box'

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]]> Israeli researchers see major drop in international cooperation since Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-see-major-drop-in-international-cooperation-since-october-7/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:25:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3277729 After nearly seven months without a plan, the Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry says it will form a panel to deal with the boycott led by academics in European countries

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]]> As anxiety surges during war, Israeli GenAI platform can ease psychiatrists’ workload https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-anxiety-surges-during-war-israeli-genai-platform-can-ease-psychiatrists-workload/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:17:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3266160 A new cutting-edge platform, developed at Sheba Hospital in the wake of October 7, substantially streamlines intake of patients for mental healthcare

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]]> Volunteer group of Israeli developers raising $2m to fortify defense tech amid war https://www.timesofisrael.com/volunteer-group-of-israeli-developers-raising-2m-to-fortify-defense-tech-amid-war/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:06:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3161352 Group of 200 volunteers develops generative AI and computer vision-based applications and life-saving technologies to shore up Israel's national security and civil resilience

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]]> Israel and the UK clinch $2.1 million deal for joint science and innovation projects https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-the-uk-clinch-2-1-million-deal-for-joint-science-and-innovation-projects/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:40:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102324 Ministers of both countries sign agreement to jointly develop critical technologies like quantum computing and collaborate in areas such as AI, health and climate

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]]> ‘Next’: A glimpse at innovators and tech set to change the world as we know it https://www.timesofisrael.com/next-a-glimpse-at-innovators-and-tech-set-to-change-the-world-as-we-know-it/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:10:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3008728 This summary of Avi Jorisch's new book takes a look at how people and countries are helping meet 13 key sustainable development goals

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]]> Kernels of hope: This book picks 13 earthshaking innovators for world’s challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/kernels-of-hope-this-book-picks-13-earthshaking-innovators-for-worlds-challenges/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:06:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3008705 Avi Jorisch’s 'Next' spotlights countries and entrepreneurs playing outsized roles in tackling major challenges and finding solutions to mankind's problems in the coming 30 years

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]]> Rehov Charlotte: An ‘under-the-table’ experience that will have you asking for more https://www.timesofisrael.com/rehov-charlotte-an-under-the-table-experience-that-will-have-you-asking-for-more/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:43:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2943089 Having studied and worked in some of Europe’s top hospitality schools, French immigrant Charlotte Hadjaj is taking dining 'out' to a whole new level - and patrons are eating it up

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]]> Government asks business, academia to find way to cut power line radiation https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-asks-business-academia-to-find-way-to-cut-power-line-radiation/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:04:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2834993 Environment ministry one of first to use new national challenges portal to reach out for solutions to complex problems

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