Writer: Viva Sarah Press

Gilad Shalit to lead peace ride

The annual ‘Cycling for Peace’ ride has come full circle as Gilad Shalit takes the lead in tomorrow’s event (May 4). Last year’s happening was

Eyal Ben-David (left) and Dr. Sagiv Shifman (right)

New HU research could help treat autism

Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have shown that the different genes involved in autism tend to be involved in specific processes in the brain. The scientists say their study has potential implications for early diagnosis as well as for treatment of autism in the future.

Walter Ferguson

Drawing Israel’s wildlife

In the talented hands of world-renowned animal illustrator Walter Ferguson, birds, snakes and rodents become objets d’art.

Brainsway raises $4.3 million

Following positive trial results in the treatment of major depression, Israel’s Brainsway has raised $4.3 million. The funding came from an allotment of shares and

Arik Ze'evi

Zeevi takes Judo gold

Israeli judokan Arik Zeevi celebrated victory at the European Judo Championships over the weekend. Zeevi won the gold medal in the under-100-kilogram weight class against Georgia’s Levan Zhorzholiani.

Covidien makes Israeli shopping spree

Covidien, the international innovator in patient monitoring and respiratory care devices, has bought up two Israeli medical device companies in the last few weeks.

Electro-pop pros TYP

If you haven’t heard of the Israeli electro-pop sensation The Young Professionals yet, it won’t be long before you do.

Dragonplay gaming app raises $14m

Israeli startup Dragonplay, a free-to-play social games developer for smartphones and social networks, has raised $14 million in its first financing round from global venture capital firm, Accel Partners.