Science and Technology
Eight F-16s stored in underground hangars at the Hatzor air base in southern Israel suffered millions of dollars’ worth of damage.
More than 21 million acres—roughly the size of Maine—have been burned, with 27 lives lost and more missing, almost 2,000 homes destroyed, and an estimated half-billion animals killed.
“GENNY” eliminates the waste caused by drinking bottled water, significantly reducing plastic usage and disposal, and makes water always available on demand.
EMTs, paramedics and first responders have been working around the clock to answer distress calls and assist as many people as possible.
Dr. Ron Diskin and his team discovered that based on a rodent receptor, the creation of decoys, also called “sticky” molecules, could effectively attract to virus proteins and prevent them from spreading in the body.
Police and rescue services on high alert as significant precipitation is still expected in already flooded Ashkelon, Ashdod and Haifa, as well as in Tel Aviv • Sea of Galilee rises 23 centimeters in 24 hours.
The new missile-defense system will complement Iron Dome and is set to be tested this year, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry.
The emergency “shul phones” will allow callers to press one button to be connected to 911, or to the local Shomrim or Hatzalah services.
“This is a historic day because Israel is rapidly becoming an energy superpower—a country that exports energy,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Under the prospective agreement, Israel and Cyprus will export gas through Greece and Italy to rest of Europe • Netanyahu: “We have established an alliance in the Middle East of tremendous importance.”
Leviathan field goes online, paving the way for multibillion-dollar gas-export deals with Egypt, Jordan • “For first time since its establishment, Israel is now an energy powerhouse,” says Delek Drilling CEO.
The car’s starting price is estimated at around $72,300 (about NIS 250,000).
