Military radar systems designed to defend Israel against terrorist attacks are being modified to detect coronavirus in human bodies. Two major defence contractors – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems – are working with the defence department to refit sensitive sensors to screen patients for COVID 19, Jewish News Syndicate reports. Israeli defence ministry officials announced […]
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JERUSALEM — The drone glides up toward a high-rise until it reaches an apartment window where a woman waves from inside, proving to police that she is self-isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus. Israeli police are deploying drones as part of efforts to stem the outbreak, allowing officers to keep a safe distance from […]
A massive amount of data about the pandemic is generated every day. Although organizations such as WHO, CDC, Johns Hopkins University, and Worldometers are disseminating important statistics daily, the data is not analyzed in an efficient way to provide insights. The COVID-19 pandemic is a complex system involving biology, human behaviour, companies, and governments, and […]
As billions of people shelter in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re turning to digital media and streaming services for work, entertainment, socializing, and simple distraction. In short, people are increasingly navigating this moment online. Indeed, by late March, Internet usage soared by up to 70 per cent worldwide, while streaming spiked 12 per […]
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic requiring millions worldwide to work remotely, business leaders and economic experts predict that the crisis will accelerate significant transformations in the nature of work. Of course, distributed workforces and greater flexibility around working from home are but a small part of the trends that were already set to define […]
The global coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted the lives, the livelihoods, and the wellbeing of billions of people worldwide – but no group is more vulnerable to COVID-19 itself, or to the loneliness and sense of isolation associated with social distancing measures than the elderly population. As countries worldwide are in the midst of lockdowns […]
The coronavirus pandemic has strained healthcare systems and battered economies worldwide. While the duration and scale of the outbreak remain to be determined, meeting the challenge it presents will undoubtedly require the rapid deployment of research, innovation, and resources on a scale rarely seen in world history. With deep experience confronting widescale emergencies and harnessing […]
Amid major advances in technology, even industries long seen as low-tech are reaping the benefits of new innovations – and fashion is no exception. Israeli technology has played a pivotal role in the rise of fashion tech, with local startups and designers harnessing the country’s strengths in such domains as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, 3D technology, […]
As governments worldwide ramp up their efforts to combat the global coronavirus pandemic, officials and healthcare providers are turning to a broad suite of technologies – big data analytics, telemedicine, and even drones. Whether for surveying affected areas, delivering medical samples and quarantine supplies, or monitoring and protecting crops, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stand to […]
As climate change spurs nations to shift away from fossil fuels and embrace clean energy, technological innovation is playing a vital role in enabling the transition – and with its robust innovation ecosystem, Israel is a critical part of the energy revolution. From the cutting-edge innovations that have helped dramatically reduce the cost of solar […]
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