| Israeli Scientists Make Breakthrough in Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen is generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power. It produces…
Four Israeli Companies Trying to Combat a Worldwide Food Crisis
Because of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the world is facing what could become a full-scale global food crisis…
Food Start-up Plantish Develops World’s First Fish-Less, Plant-Based Salmon Fillet
Rehovot-based startup Plantish is developing a proprietary additive manufacturing technology to 3D-print a lookalike, taste-alike salmon filet analog at low cost and high scale. This fillet is designed to contain the same protein, B vitamins, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as real salmon but without toxins (or bones!). — Introduction from Israel21c.org Quote:…
Despite Its Natural Disadvantages, Israel Is a Recognized World Leader in Agricultural Innovation
More than half of Israel is desert, only 20% of the land area is naturally arable, and the climate and lack of water resources are not conducive to farming. Nevertheless, agriculture in Israel is a highly developed industry. The Jewish state produces 95% of its own food requirements, and it is a major exporter of…
The Connection Between World-Leading Israeli Innovation and Serving in the IDF
Although there are undoubtedly a number of factors behind the Israeli penchant for innovation…
The Enormous Number of Game-Changers That Come From ‘The Startup Nation’
Israel may be a tiny country geographically and a small country in population, but it is recognized internationally as a giant in innovation — hence the bestselling 2009 book and informal moniker “The Startup Nation.” People all over the world are using innovative, even revolutionary, products and services created in Israel, even though in most…
Alice: Revolutionary All-Electric Israeli Regional Airliner Is About to Take to the Skies!
We’ve featured Alice, the trailblazing all-electric regional airliner from Israel’s Eviation company before, but now comes exciting news in its development process: Eviation has announced it will soon begin test flights. If successful, Alice promises to be a game-changer in short-haul commuter aviation, offering a greatly reduced carbon footprint and much lower noise levels, among…
Tel Aviv: World’s First City With a Road That Recharges Electric Public Transit While in Motion
The city of Tel Aviv, in collaboration with the Dan Bus Company and Israeli company ElectReon, is installing the world’s first urban street that can charge specially equipped electric busses while they’re in motion. Although the initial section of the charging-enabled roadway is fairly short — about half a mile — the pilot program will…
Planting Seeds: Vertical Farming and Other Revolutionary Advances in Agriculture
Israel has long been an agricultural innovator — through its kibbutzim (communal farming communities), moshavim (collectivist farming communities), universities, and independent initiatives. Israeli-grown produce is regularly found on European tables, and the Jewish state has freely imparted its agricultural know-how to many third-world countries. Below is a link to an article about one vertical-farming startup,…
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