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Israel's Annual Biotech Convention Israel
Reinvents the Wheel: Volume 3 High-Tech
Jerusalem College Desert Agriculture: Volume 4 Boutique
Wineries in Israel Revival of the Kibbutz Movement The 2000 Year Old Judean Date Hi-Tech Convention in Tel Aviv Israeli Doctors
Care for the World Israelis Fight
Internet Hate Israeli Hi-Tech
Aids Auto Industry Cutting Fuel Consumption & Air Pollution Helping Stroke Patients Walk Israeli TV Technology Used Worldwide Hi-Tech USA/Israel Conference Software Predicts New Music Idols HiTech/Retrieving Water from the Air World's Largest Desalination Plant Cinematrix High Tech Cinema Israeli Physics Contest Unlocks High School Skills |
Israel has long been recognized as a world leader in the development of innovative medical devices, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. This
thriving high tech industry is built on a foundation of academic excellence, a highly skilled workforce and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
The annual biotech fair in Tel Aviv draws keen international interest.
In
the world of high-tech R&D, Israel stands among the giants, constantly
challenging the status quo and inventing new technologies that enhance
our everyday lives. Imagine a wheelchair that can climb stairs or traverse
an uneven patch of pavement. A new type of wheel, designed by two young
Israeli entrepreneurs, does just that by turning itself into a tracked-wheel
at the touch of a button. Wheelchair accessibility is
a challenge in every country, and even with the best intentions, government
regulations are
not always enforceable. This innovative technological breakthrough is opening
new horizons for the disabled. Running time: 3.06 minutes
Israel
is home to more than 60,000 Ethiopian Jews, many of whom arrived as
refugees with little formal education and even less exposure to modern
technology. Shepherds in their homeland, they entered a bustling, modern
society. The Jerusalem College of Technology is reaching
out to the Ethiopian community, offering programs in accounting, computer
science, engineering,
etc. to help them enter Israel’s high-tech economy. Running time:
3.04 minutes
The
Arava Desert, a dry stretch of earth running from the Dead Sea
to the Red Sea, is among the world’s hottest places. It is also
home to one of the world’s most ambitious and successful agricultural
projects. The efforts of 450 Israeli families, living in eight farming
villages,
produce 70,000 tons of fresh produce annually. This amounts to 65% of
Israel’s agricultural exports and 12% of the country’s flower
exports. The next time you go to the supermarket, look for the Arava
label and discover just how good Israeli ingenuity can taste. Running
time: 3.16 minutes
The
Judean Hills are rich in history, beauty and, thanks to Israel’s
entrepreneurial spirit, wine. The wine-making roots of this region date
back to biblical times when local growers manufactured their product for
local consumption and use in the Jewish Temple. Thousands of years later,
the ancient art of wine-making in this region, which lies only minutes
from Jerusalem, has gone high-tech, led by three boutique wineries, Ella
Valley, Seahorse and Domaine du Castel. Each
approaches his craft from a unique perspective but each is out to make
the
best tasting wines in
the world. Running time: 6.37 minutes
The Kibbutz, a unique Israeli institution and one of the greatest symbols of the Zionist enterprise, is enjoying unprecedented prosperity after years of decline and deterioration. Last year alone kibbutz industries rang up more than 200 million dollars of export sales, and account for one third of the country's total agricultural yield. Membership is also on the rise once again. Kibbutz movement officials say that they are finally reaping the fruits of a long and difficult learning curve. running time: 5:42
minutes... 
The Judean date Palm mentioned in the bible may soon flourish once again after having been extinct for almost 2000 years. This is certainly one of the most exiting agricultural research projects currently underway. Israeli scientists have managed to resurrect the species from an ancient date pit discovered by archeologists in the Dead Sea Basin. Researchers, who named the revitalized sapling Methuselah, say that they hope it will lead them in the development of new natural medicines. running time: 4:31 minutes....web search:
wikipedia-judeandatepalm
The annual "Telecom Israel exhibition" in Tel Aviv provides Israeli high tech companies with the opportunity to display the latest in "cutting edge" communication and
information technology. Guess who provided the technology for Firewalls, Blue Tooth etc? The exhibit attracts top government officials, and
The Israeli organization "Save a Child's Heart" is one of the largest undertakings in the world that provides urgently needed pediatric heart surgery and follow-up care for children from third world and developing countries. Its entire surgical, intensive care and nursing staff volunteer their services and donate their time, in conjunction with the Wolfson Medical Center outside Tel Aviv. The organization also brings medical personnel to train in Israel. Thousands of sick children from all over the world, regardless of race or religion, have had their lives saved with cutting edge medical technology. In this report we interview two Palestinian families.
We all know about the wonders of the Internet, and the worlds of information and communication it has opened up. But there is a dark side to the Net as well, with the stunning growth of hate sites spewing everything from anti-Semitism to terrorist propaganda. Under the auspices of the Anti-Defamation League, mass communications experts from Israel and the United States convened an international conference in Tel Aviv that explored just how hatred is poisoning the Web and what can be done about it.
The achievements of Israel's hi-tech and bio-science companies are legendary, earning the country's cutting-edge technology companies the nickname " Silicon Wadi." Now Israeli innovators have successfully shifted gears to an entirely new and somewhat unlikely field: the automotive industry. Israeli engineers are working with General Motors to improve vehicle safety systems, while adding features that make driving easier, more economical and more environmentally friendly.
For years auto manufacturers Around the world have been spending billions of dollars in an unsuccessful attempt to develop a car that burns less fuel, causes less pollution and at the same time is more powerful An Israeli teenager, Tsion Baddash, may have the answer. A device he invented to address the problem recently hit the markets in several countries, including the United States and Britain, and is selling fast. Running time: 3:29 minutes
Each year, millions of people around the world are treated for hip, knee or foot surgery, or lower limb neurological impairments, all of which require lengthy curative programs to enable the patients to walk again. A new Israeli system is now available which facilitates relearning the art of walking, and assists therapists in monitoring and assessing gait rehabilitation. www.andantemedical.com Running time: 3:11 minutes
Having amazed the world with its US electoral night hologram, the Petah Tikva based company Sport VU (Sportview) continues to prove that Israeli hi-tech has its rightful place amongst the best available. As its name implies, the core of Sport VU’s business centers on television sports coverage. The system is based on sophisticated tracking technology, giving TV spectators viewing abilities that were unattainable until now. 
The Israeli Hi-Tech sector continues to attract large foreign investment. Meet a group of American businessmen in Atlanta, Georgia, who claim that they are continually amazed at the amount of innovative science and groundbreaking technology produced in Israel. Recent figures show that the volume of bilateral trade is escalating rapidly. 
Record companies worldwide were devastated by the introduction of on-line music sharing, and have not yet recovered to pre-internet earning levels. However, it appears that they now do have a way to profit from music on the web.. This is thanks to a computer program developed at Tel Aviv University which accurately predicts who is going to be the next big pop idol. Running time: 3:46 minutes
Scientists say that global warming is responsible for the lack of rainfall which is causing critical water shortages in many countries. In dry areas that traditionally suffer from minimal rainfall, the crisis has become acute. One Israeli company is offering a solution to provide ample fresh water to everyone, everywhere, by squeezing the precious liquid out of the air we breathe. 
Israel's water worries are over! The largest seawater desalination plant in the world has begun supplying the country with some 100
cubic meters of fresh water a year or roughly 15 percent of the total annual household water consumed in Israel. The plant was constructed
just south of Ashkelon on the Mediterranean Sea and is the first of five planned over the next 4 years.
With this project running, Israel has strengthened its position as a world leader in the field. Several countries including China,
Australia and the United States have expressed an interest in acquiring this technology.
Running time: 4:08 minutes. 
Cinema lovers can now smell a good movie when they see one. At the
Cinematrix in Haifa, the audience experiences "sensurround" in the
fullest sense, including aroma, sound, moving seats ("smart chairs"),
air, water, smoke, 3-D glasses and the feeling of traveling through
space at astonishing speeds, almost touching the planets as they fly
out of the screen. The technology allows each viewer to actually
influence the action by remote control and revolutionize the way one
watches movies. Cinematrix is Israel's contribution to the world of Cinema.
Running time: 3:10 minutes, infocomm-smart theater
Future scientists from Israel and around the World gathered for the “Kasefet International Physics Tournament For High School University Candidates” at the Weizman Institute. Teams learned the principles of lock making and lock breaking, designed and built their own pick-proof safes, and then tried to open the safes of competitor teams. Students, motivated by a love of Physics, also benefitted from the interaction with fellow students from different cultures. 
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