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A new study shows that corporate brands like Nike, Apple or Gap take the place of religious symbols like a crucifix or Star of David
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A new study shows that corporate brands like Nike, Apple or Gap take the place of religious symbols like a crucifix or Star of David
Israeli innovation contributes $2.4 billion to the Massachusetts economy, with 100 companies providing 5,920 jobs. For Corindus Vascular Robotics, Massachusetts was a clear choice and
In record time, Israeli engineers and medical specialists erected a state-of-the art ER in Kisumu, Kenya, the first such facility in a region of six
Despite political upheaval, Israel’s economy is booming, the innovations coming thick and fast, and the country’s culture winning accolades. ISRAEL21c takes a look at the top stories of the year.
Technologically simple, inexpensive and environmentally safe, an Israeli-devised toxic sugar bait promises to control the disease-spreading mosquito. Photo courtesy of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A
In Israel’s largest forest fire, 44 people died and 9,000 acres of the Carmel forest were destroyed. Scientists and ecologists are now focusing on regeneration.
In an ironic twist, a Christmas tree fashioned of recycled bottles in the northern city of Haifa went up the day the nearby forests burned
“Working in the kitchen with sharp instruments doesn’t mean we have to kill each other,” says one of a team of multiethnic chefs who brought
Israeli scientists are collaborating with counterparts in Singapore to develop new nanomaterials to enhance the efficiency of existing energy and water management technologies. The staff
A robotic exoskeleton designed in Israel to help paraplegics walk and climb stairs alone, has become the unexpected star of Glee, one of TV’s most popular programs
It’s possibly the most innovative clothing company in the world – Israel’s Bagir is making recycled suits, suits that breathe and even indestructible suits. Bagir
An Israeli math professor is receiving international recognition for her educational program, with methods that have students outperforming their peers. Students trained using the VisualMath
IVN transforms a vicious cycle into a positive social cycle, providing non-profits with the strategies and tools that have made so many Israeli businesses successful.
According to the Israel-Italy Chamber of Commerce, similarities between the two countries in geography, mentality and culture pave a smooth road to business ties. Torino
An Israeli success story, Laline’s lotions, creams and scrubs are delighting customers across the country and increasingly across the globe. Laline shops have a crisp