Research and development

DASGRI 2026 Unites Global Experts on Responsible AI and Data-Driven Social Impact

"DASGRI 2026 showcased the growing power of responsible AI and global collaboration to drive meaningful social and technological progress."
In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care, obesity treatment, in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart, January 29, 2026

Cellular Intelligence strikes deal with Novo Nordisk to advance Parkinson’s cell therapy

"Exploring alternative AI platforms that simplify and enhance creative workflows."

Senior R&D managers are paying the price of the AI revolution - opinion

Person, hands and writing with tablet for research (illustrative)

A strategic miss: R&D is Israel's brain - so why does it develop, manufacture abroad? - opinion


Fish-free vegan ‘tuna’ in the can created by Israeli company

Israeli company Vgarden has developed a plant-based tuna substitute whose production uses only minimal energy consumption and water.

 Vgarden Tuna Salad.

US seeks to build stronger relationships with African nations - opinion

US President Joe Biden commits millions of dollars in funding and training to strengthen US-African relations.

 US SECRETARY of state Anthony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abel Fattah el-Sissi during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, last month

What will Christmas dinner of the future look like? Israeli startups unveil new food tech

Firms showcase the future of food, from mycelium sausages to egg-free mayo to locust burgers.

 InnovoPro's egg- and dairy-free chocolate mousse.

Can vegetables help treat cancer? - study

Compounds found in some types of nightshade plants long used in traditional medicine could aid in the development of new cancer therapies.

Harvesting potatoes on the Salad Trail Tour in the Besor region

US Parkinson's disease incidence far higher than earlier estimates -study

Analysis of insurance claims and population growth indicates higher numbers than previously thought - and they will continue to rise.

 Parkinson's disease (illustrative)

Female locust could be a model for advancing human regenerative medicine - TAU study

A new Tel Aviv University study has discovered that the female locust has superpowers.

Left to right- Prof. Amir Ayali, Dr. Rakesh Das & Dr. Bat-El Pinchasik

Fujitsu set to open a new data and security R&D center in Tel Aviv

Fujitsu Limited has announced the establishment of a data security R&D center in Tel Aviv, following its launch of an innovation hub in the south of Israel in 2021.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Jerusalem Development Authority head to address Jerusalem Post Morocco Conference

 Eyal Haimovsky, head of the Jerusalem Development Authority.

The fear and excitement of taking the start-up leap

Johnathan Kobanni and Omri Chacham have developed Treedi, a multi-layered screen platform that is both innovative and promising. After creating a proof of concept, they ask themselves: “now what?"

 Software engineers Kobanni (left) and Chacham (right).

Researchers discover way to predict earthquakes with 80% accuracy

By studying changes in the Earth's ionosphere, an Israeli research team discovered a method to predict earthquakes 48 hours ahead with 80% accuracy.

A view shows houses destroyed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes, Haiti August 14, 2021.