Research and development

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

'This cell therapy Parkinson's program is truly innovative and exemplifies the powerful convergence of exciting academic discovery with the uncompromising quality of a global pharmaceutical leader.'

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
"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

Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF in southern Lebanon, published April 22, 2026; illustrative.

IDF escalates robot wars against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbail


Larisa Amir appointed managing director of Merck KGaA Healthcare R&D Center in Israel

Larisa Amir joined Merck KGaA in 2009 and has served in several local and international positions

Larisa Amir

Israel and Greece revamp their R&D relationship - exclusive

The two nations have announced the revitalization of their collaboration in key fields including climate change and water technologies.

 Science and Technology Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen (Blue and White) with Greek Industry and Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Settled at birth: blood vessels remember their origins - study

Until this point, new blood vessels were thought to develop either from other blood vessels or progenitor cells.

Red blood cells (illustrative)

NVIDIA to hire 1000 more workers for its Israel R&D center

Tech giants' interest in Israel reflects the broader state of the global tech industry.

 NVIDIA's Israel R&D center.

TurboGen’s hydrogen turbine heralds the fuel of the future

The turbine, which could soon operate on 100% hydrogen, is indicative of Israel’s position as a leading hydrogen energy innovator.

 TurboGen's hydrogen-powered TG40 Micro Turbine

This glass is 1,000 times thinner than a strand of hair - study

Flat lenses offer clear advantages over conventional lenses, as they are much smaller, easier to manufacture and more visually appealing.

 Prof. Uriel Levy.

Israel's Negev will soon boom - and North American Jews are preparing

"We aren’t making a desert bloom, because it’s already far from being a desert. We are taking a place with its own story and moving it forward significantly."

 Jewish children from the Bnei Shimon Regional Council introduce themselves to Bedouin teens from Rahat at Rahat’s community center.

Uzi Sofer: The pride of Israel

Uzi Sofer is a modern-day pioneer helping materialize inventions that otherwise would never have seen the light of day. 

 Alpha Tau Medical EO and Chairman Uzi Sofer holding the Alpha DaRT vial.

Service robot temi offers a peek into the future of helpful smart machines

The developers take another step toward the next generation of in-home service robots.

 temi in a retail environment.

Cabinet approves joint Israeli-UAE R&D investment fund for hi-tech industry

Over the past 10 years, NIS 300 million will be allocated by Israel and the UAE to encourage R&D in the hi-tech industry.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meeting with the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology to the UAE,  Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, December 13, 2021.