A revolutionary new seed treatment from Morflora could improve the world’s agricultural output, without the need for worrying genetic engineering.
Environment
Revolutionizing agritech at Israel’s Volcani Institute
Much of what is learned, developed and implemented at Israel’s Volcani Institute then gets planted in fields around the planet.
Bright way to convert greenhouse gas to biofuel
Israel’s NewCO2Fuel poised to help Australia make its brown coal-burning industry into a greener enterprise.
Flip the switch on heating and lighting costs
A sensor system from Israel monitors energy use throughout commercial spaces to slash expenses and keep users comfortable.
Check this app before you swim in Israel
A new smart phone app from environmental NGO Zalul lets users know the health status of Israeli waterways, and puts pressure on polluters.
A game-changer for the world’s drinking water
A better filtration membrane could make all the difference in the race to prevent a global shortage of potable water.
Top 10 ways algae boost science, energy and medicine
Israeli scientists find novel approaches to tap into the potential of this slimy plantlike organism for fuel, nutrition and innovative medical therapies.
New solution for boutique farm waste
Israeli company makes a mini-sewage plant to help small wineries, olive oil and cheese-makers deal with the pollutants from their industries.
Natural healing from Israel’s land and sea
The director of a natural medicine research center in Jerusalem says Israeli plants such as seaweed are ‘treasures’ waiting to reveal healing secrets.
Cool old-new Arabic building wins award
An Arab-Israeli group is recycling traditional Arabic construction techniques for keeping a house cool in summer, warm in winter.
Making fracking a greener proposition
Israel’s Flow Industries makes an ‘air gun’ for clearing industrial blockages, and it may also provide a better way to extract shale oil.