ISRAEL21c
ISRAEL21c was founded in 2001, in the wake of the Second Intifada, to broaden public understanding of Israel beyond typical portrayals in the mainstream media.
The organization’s founders – Israeli-American technology executives – understood the great power of the Internet and developed a first-of-its kind online product with global appeal and reach.
Most Recent Articles by ISRAEL21c:
Multiple sclerosis study reveals possible trigger
June 21, 2017
Israeli scientists discover an abnormality in neurons’ protective membrane may enable the immune system to launch a mistaken attack
He came to Rambam Health Care Campus battling cancer and left with a vision of promoting peace.
Injecting a molecule called Agrin into damaged mouse hearts leads to muscle repair. Studies on larger animals are beginning soon
FasTouch gives surgeons a new tool for attaching mesh to tissue, leading to fewer complications, less pain and faster recovery from hernia procedures
Can cannabis turn back the aging process?
May 17, 2017
Israeli researchers restore the memory performance of lab mice to a juvenile stage. Clinical trials on humans are next.
It’s true that Israeli kids lag behind in standardized tests. But that’s not where the genius of Israeli education lies
California-based company is in pre-market trials for MobiusHD, an implantable device that tricks the body into modulating blood pressure on its own
Glowing bacteria detect buried landmines
April 19, 2017
Researchers remotely detect buried landmines using fluorescent bacteria encased in polymeric beads illuminated by a laser-based scanning system
Programmed proteins may make malaria vaccine possible
April 19, 2017
Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, ISRAEL21c reports on a new approach that could lead to a non-refrigerated vaccine against parasitic diseases
10 ways Israel’s water expertise is helping the world
March 22, 2017
To celebrate World Water Day on March 22, ISRAEL21c takes a look at 10 water innovation projects bringing clean water to communities across the world
Recharge electric vehicles from under the road
March 15, 2017
A unique wireless electrification system is to be piloted on a bus route in Tel Aviv, before it moves to Europe
Why China likes this Israeli modular wastewater solution
December 21, 2016
Novel membrane-aerated biofilm reactor technology reduces energy consumption by up to 90% and sludge by 50% compared to conventional method
Tiny barcodes are huge help in personalized cancer therapy
December 14, 2016
In process similar to allergy testing, small quantities of different ‘barcoded’ drugs are tested inside patient’s tumor to determine effectiveness
What goes down the drain can sustain the whole building
December 14, 2016
Epic CleanTec took an Israeli technology for clean, odor-free disposal of dog waste and is applying it to high-rise buildings, starting in San Francisco
13 best Israeli gadgets for under $100 to give this holiday
December 7, 2016
Great gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas for the technophobe and techie alike
Solar-powered desalination cuts energy costs by 90%
November 23, 2016
TSD’s system processes up to 10,000 cubic meters of water per day for small to medium farms, factories, hotels, off-grid sites and disaster areas.
World’s first blood test to aid diagnosis of Parkinson’s
November 23, 2016
sraeli company expects to begin commercializing its unique assay in 2017, applying for CE clearance in Europe
Jerusalem’s Glide hatches first camera for Apple Watch
November 9, 2016
Video messaging app maker worked with Apple to build CMRA, bringing game-changing functionality to wearables
Europe to Israel: More avocado, please!
October 26, 2016
Global health gurus have termed this fruit a superfood, putting Israeli produce in hot demand
Scientists discover where Titus breached Jerusalem walls
October 26, 2016
Archaeological excavation reveals site where ancient Roman armies breached the city’s Third Wall, which led to destruction of the Second Temple
Israelis produce clean energy alternative from… spinach
October 5, 2016
The photo-electro-chemical cell uses sunlight to make electricity and hydrogen from an extract of spinach leaves
How Israel is saving the honeybees
September 28, 2016
The international scourge of colony collapse disorder affects Israel’s bees less than in other countries, due to a variety of innovative strategies
The gadgets that enable blind people to see
September 14, 2016
Inventions using sound and touch soon to be commercialized from Israeli professor’s lab will give unprecedented abilities to people with visual limitations
Israel’s Nano Dimension uses an inkjet process to print living human tissue in 3D. Next step, a printed liver or heart?
Israel's Ira Liran cofounded Vita Coco, a globally successful coconut-water business, with no retail experience. Investors today include Madonna, Demi Moore, Rihanna and Matthew McConaughey.
Stopping diabetes before it starts
April 20, 2016
Israeli startup, Sweetch, on mission to prevent people who are at risk for diabetes from ever developing the disease.
Nanotech formula could be skin’s fountain of youth
April 6, 2016
Israeli PhD student finds way to activate the body's natural defense against oxidative damage to the skin as well as internal organs
A single blood test could detect multiple diseases
March 30, 2016
Israeli researchers develop method to diagnose diabetes, multiple sclerosis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis and brain damage from one blood test.
Is Europe ready to adopt Israel’s approach to security?
March 23, 2016
Following attacks in Belgium, Israeli security experts say Europeans can learn much from Israel’s intelligence-driven methodologies.
Train your brain not to be upset or anxious
March 2, 2016
New neurological findings from Israel show it is possible to self-teach a non-emotional way of putting the brakes on emotional reactions.