Category: Business

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 […]

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 […]

The Tel Aviv Marathon 2025 kicked off this morning (Friday, February 28), with over 45,000 participants racing through the city’s streets. Now in its 16th edition, the marathon is organized by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and features seven urban race routes, including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a handcycle race. This year’s […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 22 – February 28, 2025New Startups / VC FundingIsrael’s Quantum Machines Giant Secures $170M Funding as Majority of Industry Relies on Its TechnologyIsraeli startup Quantum Machines, the developer of the Quantum Orchestration Platform, has raised $170 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $280 […]

Dr. Ben Jones, an associate professor of physics at the University of Texas at Arlington, has been internationally recognized for his contributions to advanced instrumentation in particle physics research using neutrinos. Jones was awarded the 2025 International Committee for Future Accelerators (ICFA) Early Career Researcher Instrumentation Award. Presented by the ICFA Instrumentation Innovation and Development […]

For the first time in recent memory, billionaire investor Steve Cohen, the powerhouse behind Point72 Asset Management, has taken a decisively bearish stance on U.S. markets because of Donald Trump‘s policies. The legendary trader and owner of the New York Mets, known for his sharp instincts and market prowess, is sounding the alarm over looming […]

In a breathtaking revelation that reshapes our understanding of the cosmos, a team of scientists has uncovered the largest superstructure of galaxies ever reliably identified in the universe. This colossal formation, stretching an astonishing 1.4 billion light-years across, lurks in the vast darkness of space, composed primarily of elusive dark matter. The discovery emerged from […]

It has been a longstanding slander on Israel that the Iron Swords war against Hamas terrorists caused starvation in Gaza. Now, the UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) Charitable Trust has unveiled a scathing exposé dismantling the reports of famine in Gaza—reports that have been pivotal in shaping the narratives of the UN Secretary-General, the International […]

OpenAI revealed on Friday that it had uncovered striking evidence of a Chinese security operation leveraging artificial intelligence to power a sophisticated surveillance tool. This system was designed to track and analyze anti-China sentiment in real time across social media platforms in Western nations, marking a bold and unsettling escalation in digital intelligence warfare. The […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 15 – February 21, 2025New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli Cybersecurity Firm Blockaid Raises $50 Million in FundingIn a move that underscores its dominance in onchain security, Israeli cybersecurity powerhouse Blockaid has secured a staggering $50 million in Series B funding. Spearheaded by the influential Ribbit Capital and […]