Research and development

The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today's

As alliances shift and technologies transform warfare, Israel must preserve its qualitative military edge.

An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative military edge must be preserved.
Israeli Tech

Your Taxes: What makes Israeli hi-tech tick

View of the Sapir Station belonging to the Israeli Mekorot National Water company, near Kinneret in Northern Israel. December 15, 2010.

The future of Israeli water: The technological revolution

The Water reservoir in Netufa, from were the main national water pipes originats and carries water supply to the country, March 9 2011.

Connecting the ends under fire: A national development surge


Turkish Navy engages with Israeli research ship, deporting it out of Cyprus

Turkey does not have jurisdiction over the area of the Mediterranean Sea in which the researchers were working.

Turkish drilling vessel Yavuz is pictured in the eastern Mediterranean See off Cyprus

BGU scientists develop synthetic cell capable of self-replication

BGU was ranked 15th in this year's Nature Index of Young Universities, which ranks any university 50 years old or younger in the natural sciences.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Cutting-edge cancer treatments from Jerusalem put patients at forefront

Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center prepares for a new era in cancer care

DR. SHANI PALUCH-SHIMON and Prof. Nathan Cherny at the future site of the Shaare Zedek Cancer Center and Radiotherapy Institute.

How to actually make a difference for women battling breast cancer

From pink stun guns to stand mixers, we’re encouraged to shop for a cure. We’ve assimilated breast cancer into our national ethos and transformed “awareness” into just another financial transaction.

Cancer (Illustrative)

Israeli researchers discover prehistoric humans 'canned' bone marrow

The discovery is the earliest evidence of delayed consumption.

Skin removal on the proximal part of the metapodials and tendons removal in combination with skinning during the experimentation

Israel researchers find brain damage can occur even with mild head trauma

The research underscores the need for brain-imaging techniques that could help predict damage to the blood-brain barrier regardless of symptoms.

Brain scan (illustrative)

Technion researchers develop eco-friendly hydrogen production technology

The Technion researchers opened a start-up based on this technology called H2Pro to convert the technology to a commercial application.

Dr. Hen Dotan , Avigail Landman , Prof. Avner Rothschild and Prof. Gideon Grader

ICRF announces $4.3m. in cancer research grants

ICRF has a long history of supporting fundamental laboratory science that provides the foundation for work with clinical impact.

Cancer (Illustrative)

Tel Aviv determined to secure place among global elite

Tel Aviv is working to brand itself as a global hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a leading urban tourist destination.

A landscape view from the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality building

Active sex life tied to long-term survival after a heart attack

In the year prior to the heart attack, 67% of the people who didn't have sex also didn't exercise at all, compared with 45% of people who had sex more than weekly.

Digital Health [Illustrative]