Humanity has shown that population increase and climate change are hazardous combinations, as nations struggle to feed a population that is growing at an alarming rate while water, which is essential to agriculture, is becoming increasingly scarce. Food security in both rural and urban areas is being impacted by climate change, which is having a significant effect on the planet’s water cycle and altering how irrigation is […]
Press release from Wiz: “Extending a heartfelt thanks to our customers, investors, and Wizards” https://www.wiz.io/blog/celebrating-our-1-billion-funding-round-and-12-billion-valuation Today we’ve reached yet another milestone on our journey. Wiz has raised $1 billion at a $12 billion valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital. This news, which is the result of hard work and dedication, […]
In Israel, in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles – David Ben Gurion It began with drip irrigation in the 1960s: Israelis innovating to make their country – and indeed the planet – a better place. Israelis never lost that innovative spirit, even as they battled to survive in a sea of hostile […]
Famously dubbed the ‘Startup Nation’, Israel has made remarkable progress in space technology. So, could it be time to consider calling it the ‘Space Startup Nation’? Let’s delve in and find out. It was January 2003, and Israeli Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon was about to make history as the first Israeli in space. He […]
An Israeli startup is on a mission to bring the benefit of natural sunlight indoors into our homes, workplaces and even hospitals. Solight addresses the issue of lack of sunlight in indoor spaces by creating a solar lighting system that takes the natural light of the morning and afternoon hours and channels it into desired spaces, […]
The UK private equity firm is buying a 57% stake in the Israeli digital fraud and financial crime protection company. UK private equity firm Permira has acquired control in digital fraud and financial crime protection company BioCatch, the Israeli company has announced. Permira is buying a 57% stake from US venture capital firms Bain Capital Tech […]
Food loss and waste are significant issues worldwide, with approximately one-third of the world’s food production lost each year. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 30-40% of total food production is lost before it reaches the market, due to problems ranging from improper use of inputs to lack of proper post-harvest storage, processing, or transportation facilities. These losses can be as […]
The Fijian ‘Ai Matai’ team of the peace keeping taskforce, was the first visiting sports team to play in Israel since the start of the war. The visitors defeated the local Northern Stars 27-19 in match 2 for the inaugural ‘Israel – Pacific Challenge Cup. It was a unique rugby day for the fans at the Yizre-el rugby […]
The company’s 3rd FDA clearance accelerates the shift to AI-powered digital hematopathology, enhancing diagnostic speed and patient care Scopio Labs, developer of Full-Field Digital Cell Morphology™ imaging and analysis platforms and a recognized leader in digital morphology, today announced that it has been granted De Novo clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its […]
With a global population projected to reach close to 10 billion people by 2050, ensuring sustainable food production has become paramount. As we envision a future where this expanded population has access to high-quality, nutritious foods, the focus must shift to the earth system as a whole, transcending local levels. In the current geological epoch […]
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