Writer: Abigail Klein Leichman

Abigail Klein Leichman, a writer and associate editor at ISRAEL21c from August 2010 until her retirement in March 2024, moved to Israel in 2007. She has freelanced for a variety of newspapers and periodicals since 1984.

Selfies instead of passwords

IsItYou offers true face recognition on mobile, allowing institutions such as banks to authenticate users using only a selfie photo.

No-stitch corneal transplants

Groundbreaking fiber-optic laser system seamlessly closes incisions after corneal transplants, and could be used in many other surgeries.