Science and Technology
“Lebanon has been out of the economic waters game for a long time. The Syrians have ‘taken a bite’ from gas reserves to the north—and the maritime border between Syria and Lebanon has never been finalized,” Maj. (res.) Tal Beeri tells JNS.
It’s part of a project called “Space Hummus,” which will test hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity.
The research was conducted at Tel Aviv University and published in the peer-reviewed journal “Advanced Science.”
It will focus, among other things, on the next generation of electric-vehicle charging, artificial intelligence and energy storage.
“The world needs new diagnostic tools to help assess aggressive viruses in a non-invasive manner with speed and efficiency,” said Raanan Gefen, chief technology officer of AdOM Advanced Optical Technologies.
An issue was identified by European Maritime Safety Agency on Tuesday. After an investigation, the Environmental Protection Ministry says it is ruling out a spill.
“We know that different population groups react differently to a given treatment; in particular, women can have different reactions than men to a treatment,” says Shunit Agmon, a Ph.D. candidate at the Technion.
Artist Beverly Barkat’s latest work, “Earth Poetica,” captures the world’s plastic pollution crisis. The artist hopes the massive sculpture, which will debut in Jerusalem, will “create some kind of dialogue that will enable change.”
The new program will help establish entrepreneurship centers for Arab innovation. Currently, only 2% of high-tech employees are from the Arab sector.
Companies, nonprofits, universities and people cross borders to initiate collaborative projects in water, energy and natural resource management.
More urban trees are set to lower temperatures, promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce negative effects of climate change.
Called the Eurasia Interconnector, it could replace plans for a pipeline connecting the three countries to transfer gas.
