Engineering
Afeka College's 'Quiet Tent': A space to cope and heal during a time of war, pain, and stress
The space was created in response to the growing mental health challenges facing students in Israel since the October 7 attacks and the continued reserve duty that has impacted the student body.
Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer
How the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade breached the path to the Litani River in Lebanon - interview
Pratt & Whitney's BTL plant in Nahariya to close
The quietest place on earth will drive you insane
In 2015, Microsoft built a room that is now officially designated in the Guinness Book of Records as the quietest place on Earth.
TAU robot able to ‘smell’ odors like a dog using a biological sensor
Researchers have developed a biological sensor whose sensitivity rivals that of dogs – 10,000 times higher than that of existing electronic devices.
Hanukkah: Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Center home to largest LEGO-made menorah
One of Israel's newest LEGO franchisees has officially submitted a bid for a Guinness World Record for its Hanukkah menorah.
Computer architecture is being reimagined at Technion
One might think modern computers are already surpassing the human brain, but they still have a long way to go.
Nano-magnets can be used to restore damaged nerve cells -Bar-Ilan University
A novel technique uses magnetic manipulations to create “mini-brains” in order to restore damaged neural networks.
Israeli architect collaborates with French design empire to create a crystal mezuzah
Israeli architecture and interior design aficionado Irma Orenstein collaborated with a luxury French glassware company to create a new, bespoke mezuzah.
Shapir Engineering invests in AI platform to prevent heavy machinery accidents
Ception’s proprietary system, MineCept, helps prevent accident and injury in mines, quarries and construction sites around the world.
How did American researchers create fabric that can 'think?' - study
The discovery has potential applications for search-and-rescue systems, infrastructure repairs and much more.
Gate-crashing incidents at police checkpoints
DNA helps scientists engineer structures at the molecular level
The new research could open the door to revolutionary breakthroughs in faster and more energy efficient technologies.
