Kibbutzim begin to rebuild after Oct. 7 atrocities

Hope and resilience reign despite wrecked homes and farms, slaughtered or traumatized livestock, fire damage, bullet holes and haunting memories.
Santorini earthquakes shake up scientist’s research

Israeli geo-archeologist had studied ancient seismic activity of Santorini for decades, then happened to be on the island as the ground began shaking.
The industries that will lead AI growth in Israel in 2025

Keymakr exec identifies healthcare, agriculture, automotive, and energy/sustainability as the sectors where Israeli AI will shine brightly this year.
7 reasons to start birdwatching this spring in Israel

If you’re perching on the fence about whether to go birding, here’s a handful of reasons to get out there this year.
Is the future of firefighting four-legged?

Turns out goats and sheep make for pretty decent wildfire control.
An insider’s guide to the hidden gems of Pardes Hanna

Whether you want art, activism or just a walk through nature, here are some must-visit locales in the beloved city.
Treating clogged arteries will soon be safer and faster

Pylon Medical offers a first-of-its-kind method to clean clogged neck arteries in the least invasive way possible, reducing complications.
New lab studies how cities can survive extreme climates

Negev Urban Research Lab is focusing on strategies to overcome challenges facing cities in desert areas.
Why Israel is investing $35.5m in a bio-convergence lab

And what the heck is bio-convergence, anyway? It’s where biology, engineering and artificial intelligence converge.
Fauda star Lior Raz’s 7 best film and TV roles

From dramas to crime thrillers, the actor’s resume has quite a few impressive titles besides the popular Netflix show Fauda.
Israeli NGO takes on growing wildlife roadkill crisis

Safe Wildlife Crossings is working to prevent animal road deaths by using a combination of tech and community awareness.
The AI tech that can spot serious illness before your doctor

Lavaa Health’s platform can identify disease and hard-to-diagnose illnesses at the earliest stage, allowing doctors to quickly draw up efficient treatment plans.
South’s famed flower festival gets war-driven rebrand

Darom BaLev (South in the Heart) is designed as a more somber event to support local businesses and remember the fallen and the hostages.
How an Israeli design studio adapted to a post-Oct. 7 world

Tzachi Nevo, owner of Tel Aviv’s Umasqu home and office decor studio, saw his thriving overseas markets shrinking so he looked inward for inspiration.
A technology that may make online voting the norm

Sequent says all previous initiatives that offered digital elections solutions lacked proper business models to be reliable and trusted.