Writer: ISRAEL21c Staff

New renewable energy research center

A renewable energy research center is to be established in southern Israel. It will be operated by the Arava Group, initiated by Ben-Gurion University of

Strongest-ever nanomaterial from Israel

A revolutionary nanostructure that is derived from very simple organic elements yet is as strong as steel has been developed in Israel. The ball-shaped nanostructure

Jerusalem to get new skateboard park

“Jerusalem will be joining leading cities around the world with a modern and professional skate park that will attract many visitors,” Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat

AOL buys its fifth Israeli start-up

In its fifth acquisition in Israel, US Internet giant AOL is buying Israeli start-up 5min Media. AOL confirmed the acquisition, which was reported in the

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in Israel

Photo by Sasson Tiram Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne visit tourist sites in Jerusalem. On Sunday evening, a private plane brought legendary British heavy metal rocker

An IVF-autism link

Children conceived through IVF are three times more likely to suffer autism, new evidence from Israel suggests. Early intervention and cautious therapeutic choices are advised.

Alternative theater thrives in Acre

The 31st Acre Festival of Alternative Theater seeks to suggest new theatrical languages for familiar themes or to examine them in a completely different way.

Racing for the cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as the charity Susan Komen for the Cure comes to Israel for the first time for a series

7000 Christians celebrate in Jerusalem

As many as 7,000 Christians, including the heads of Evangelical Christian communities, are in Israel to celebrate the Christian Feast of Tabernacles from September 23

You gotta hear this!

Everyone likes to hear a good story and there will be great tales, anecdotes and monologues at the 17th annual Storytelling Festival at the Givatayim