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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 592

innovation

Dr. Tomer Itkin of Tel Aviv University (Courtesy/Tel Aviv University)
March 30, 2025, 4:23 pm
In breakthrough, Israeli-led team activates dormant bone marrow cells for transplants
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
By Diana Bletter
Prof. Dan Peer and research team at Tel Aviv University's Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine. (Tel Aviv University)
March 17, 2025, 10:57 am
Israeli researchers use gene editing to eliminate 50% of head, neck tumors in mice
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
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative image of innovation, AI, machine learning and robots. (ipopba; iStock by Getty Images)
September 5, 2024, 8:07 pm
Israel signs global treaty to address risks of artificial intelligence
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Micro algae samples used in research on June 11, 2020, in Tel Aviv. (Jack Guez/AFP)
April 29, 2024, 2:25 pm
Israeli researchers see major drop in international cooperation since Oct. 7
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
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Illustrative image of a former French soldier at the 'Athos' house - a place that welcomes veterans with traumas - in Toulon, southern France, on May 26, 2021. (Nicolas Tucat / AFP)
April 17, 2024, 10:17 am
As anxiety surges during war, Israeli GenAI platform can ease psychiatrists’ workload
A new cutting-edge platform, developed at Sheba Hospital in the wake of October 7, substantially streamlines intake of patients for mental healthcare
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israeli developers volunteer joining together to develop technologies to bolster Israel's defenses and civil resilience in wake of war with Hamas terror group. (Courtesy)
November 23, 2023, 9:06 pm
Volunteer group of Israeli developers raising $2m to fortify defense tech amid war
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Israel’s Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) and his British counterpart George Freeman sign a collaboration agreement in the areas of science, innovation and technology, Sept. 20, 2023. (Courtesy)
September 21, 2023, 7:40 pm
Israel and the UK clinch $2.1 million deal for joint science and innovation projects
Ministers of both countries sign agreement to jointly develop critical technologies like quantum computing and collaborate in areas such as AI, health and climate
By Sharon Wrobel
Scientists analyzing DNA helix and editing genome within organisms, CRISPR technology (elenabs via iStock by Getty Images)
June 15, 2023, 3:10 pm
‘Next’: A glimpse at innovators and tech set to change the world as we know it
This summary of Avi Jorisch’s new book takes a look at how people and countries are helping meet 13 key sustainable development goals
By Shoshanna Solomon
Innovation Africa founder & CEO Sivan Yaari bringing solar panels to an African village in Karamoja, Uganda. (Courtesy)
June 15, 2023, 3:06 pm
Kernels of hope: This book picks 13 earthshaking innovators for world’s challenges
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
By Shoshanna Solomon
A Rehov Charlotte "secret" dinner venue in Tel Aviv. (Courtesy)
March 4, 2023, 12:43 pm
Rehov Charlotte: An ‘under-the-table’ experience that will have you asking for more
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
By Tobias Siegal
Power lines next to Moshav Bnei Re'em in central Israel, April 26, 2010. (Nati Shohat/ Flash90/ File)
September 12, 2022, 8:04 pm
Government asks business, academia to find way to cut power line radiation
Environment ministry one of first to use new national challenges portal to reach out for solutions to complex problems
By Sue Surkes
A photo of the Jewdle word board. (Screenshot via JTA)
February 3, 2022, 8:58 am
Jewdle launches in yet another offshoot of popular Wordle game
Online quiz offers players a Jewish educational component that does not exist in traditional version of the game
By CALEB GUEDES-REED
December 22, 2021, 4:40 pm
Introducing ToI’s Tech Israel
The Israeli tech industry has changed dramatically in the near-decade since The Times of Israel launched; this section’s new name recognizes that journey
By Ricky Ben-David
People sit alongside the Bat Yam promenade on March 4, 2017. (Issac Harari/Flash90)
November 16, 2021, 2:36 pm
Municipal innovation teams tackle social, economic challenges in Israeli cities
Local ‘i-teams’ use tools developed by Bloomberg Philanthropies to boost civic renewal, effect change with limited resources, in partnership with Peres Center, Interior Ministry
By Ricky Ben-David
Colombia's President Ivan Duque (L)shakes hands with Israel's ambassador to Colombia, Christian Cantor in Jerusalem on November 9 2021 (Jorge Novominski)
November 10, 2021, 2:54 am
Colombia’s president opens country’s first innovation office abroad in Jerusalem
‘This step confirms that Israel is our key partner in innovation,’ says Ivan Duque, who is leading a 95-person delegation, including six ministers, to Israel
By Lazar Berman
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