Grain, a leading Israeli fintech startup specializing in foreign exchange (FX) optimization, has raised $33 million in a Series A funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures. This latest investment brings Grain’s total funding to over $50 million, reinforcing its position as a key player in automated FX risk management. The Series A round follows […]
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Growing up, Rabbi Zach Golden didn’t want to be a rabbi at “a normal shul.” It was more than just talk: he founded Der Nister, the first Yiddish synagogue in Downtown Los Angeles. Der Nister is Yiddish for The Hidden, and that’s an apt description – the shul is located on the 14th floor of […]
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CaPow, the Israeli startup and provider of Genesis, an in-motion power delivery solution for robotic fleets, has successfully raised $15 million in Series A funding. The investment will accelerate global expansion and drive market growth, solidifying CaPow’s role as a category-defining leader in industrial automation through cutting-edge wireless power delivery. The funding round was led […]
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New research from Curtin University has uncovered how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth’s surface and playing a crucial role in the evolution of complex life. By chemically analyzing crystals in ancient rocks, researchers found that as glaciers carved through the landscape, they scraped deep into the Earth’s crust, releasing essential minerals […]
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My friend Laura invited me for a girls’ night out with our mutual friend Esther. When she told me the destination, I hesitated. It was a place of dark temptation for me, a place I hadn’t dared visit for years. “Come on,” Laura said, teasingly. “You know you want to.” “I’ll drive,” I said, […]
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High above Earth’s poles, powerful electrical currents known as auroral electrojets surge through the upper atmosphere whenever auroras light up the sky. These intense currents, carrying nearly a million amps per second, can cause major magnetic disturbances on the ground, sometimes leading to power outages and disruptions in communication systems. To better understand these dynamic […]
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At the 97th Academy Awards, Jewish actors Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison won Oscars for Best Actor and Best Actress. It was only the second time in the Academy’s history that Jews took both awards; at the 59th Academy Awards in 1987, Paul Newman won for “The Color of Money” and Marlee Matlin won for […]
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an innovative system that transforms natural waste materials—such as discarded food scraps, stray branches, and seashells—into a powerful tool for extracting drinkable water from the air. This breakthrough system, known as molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels, converts organic materials into sorbents, substances that effectively absorb moisture […]
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The 97th annual Academy Awards took place on Sunday night. A bit of mystery was added to all the pageantry. Long before statues were handed out, the anticipation was eclipsed by the glamorous parade of designer finery—not the tuxes, dresses and gowns, but one added accessory: a Red Hand pin worn specially for the red […]
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Israel has earned its reputation as the “Startup Nation” thanks to its thriving high-tech industry. But beyond cutting-edge startups, Israel is also a powerhouse in medical and scientific research. Every month, Israeli scientists drive groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing healthcare, biotechnology, and life sciences. From breakthrough treatments to pioneering medical technologies, Israel continues to shape the future […]
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