Iowa prepares Israeli ag-tech startups to enter US market
Startups focused on sustainable pesticide, plant genes and AI seed analysis learn from business and research leaders in this major farming state.
Naama Barak is a writer at ISRAEL21c. A PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she loves all things history and politics. Food and fashion come a close second. Prior to joining ISRAEL21c, Naama worked for Israel’s leading English-language dailies and cutting-edge startups.
Startups focused on sustainable pesticide, plant genes and AI seed analysis learn from business and research leaders in this major farming state.

The embryo models, created from adult human skin cells and cultivated stem cells, could improve fertility research.

Storing high-pressure air in a similarly high-pressure underwater environment can solve technical difficulties in the production of renewable energy.

The world’s favorite Israeli television show is set to delight fans yet again with the antics of Doron Kabilio and his badass pals.

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Disaster relief organization provides critical electricity, Internet and communication support to first responders in Florida.

As the upheaval in Israel escalates, a group dedicated to overcoming polarizing politics works to create a massive moderate base.

Researchers develop underwater autonomous robots to identify fish in the sea and help promote more sustainable fishing practices.

On this special time of the year, learn about pet photography and how to get the very best shots of
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From the king of Middle Eastern spreads to wonderful Arab pastries and coffee, the village of Abu Ghosh is a foodie hotspot.

Cloud platform enables whole genome sequencing from data derived from blood tests that can detect recurring cancer early on.

University’s high ranking has to do with its location, broad academic fields and active support of entrepreneurship, says chief innovation officer.

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