
Israeli scientists make corona hand sanitizer from waste
Researchers treat municipal and agricultural pruning, hay, paper waste and paper sludge with ozone to turn it in to ethanol for hand sanitizers.
We all share this planet together. From new technologies and research to activism, find the latest stories on Israelis creating a more sustainable world for all its living creatures.

Researchers treat municipal and agricultural pruning, hay, paper waste and paper sludge with ozone to turn it in to ethanol for hand sanitizers.

Archaeologists in northern Israel have discovered 4,000-year-old rock art engraved on the walls of three stone burial monuments.

As yearly summer swarm of the stinging creatures reaches its peak, University of Haifa scientists contemplate what makes them bigger than usual.

Rising food and water insecurity, and chemical-resistant bugs and weeds, are driving a movement to grow crops naturally with the help of technology.

Like humans, bats construct a visual mental map using landmarks, and even figure out shortcuts, says new Israeli study.

Fungi’s non-discriminatory resource management methods across different tree species could result in a more resilient forest.

Israel’s Eybna is one of few companies that studies the therapeutic potential of terpenes and other cannabis phytochemicals. They may even be antiviral.

Urecsys predicts the behavior of air pollution in the vicinity and automates the ventilation system to intake only when air is cleaner.

The Israeli company uses machine learning, advanced algorithms to display level of air pollution around you. There may even be a Covid-19 connection.

Sometimes complex problems require creative solutions. Israeli towns are preventing fires with the help of some unusual firefighters.

Amateur photographer Daniel Santacruz doesn’t have to go to a botanical garden to see native species; he only has to step outside his front door.

From face-recognition surveillance and bacteria-proof bedding to air-filtration systems and personal robots, Israeli tech can march hospitals forward.

Five African softshell turtles set up house right next to the Palgey Sharon wastewater treatment plant.

The pandemic has caused meat shortages, raising interest and demand for mass-produced meat cultivated under lab-like conditions from animal cells.

Israeli company Ofertex introduces first antibacterial and antimicrobial facemask made from recycled materials.