faster, higher, stronger – and more data-driven

For the first post-COVID Olympics, there are some major changes now in place at the Paris 2024 Games. First of all, there are no physical tickets for visitors. All tickets are digital, but spectators can separately purchase an additional paper souvenir ticket for their event. While this is significantly a COVID legacy, it’s also a […]

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Olympics 2024 shows the untapped potential of female athletes

With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there’s untapped potential: women’s sports. The rates of improvements in female athletic performance appear to be exceeding that of […]

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Taiwan funds digital training program for Druze veterans after disaster

In a landmark collaboration, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv has announced a cooperative project with the Druze High-Tech Empowerment Center (DTEC) in Usfiya, aimed at integrating young Druze veterans into the innovation sector. This initiative comes in the wake of the tragic Hezbollah bombing in Majdal Shams that killed 12 […]

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LinkedIn: The future of newsletters

LinkedIn has irrevocably transformed the content landscape, and its free, high-impact newsletter platform stands as a testament to its innovative prowess. By offering a platform where professionals can connect directly with their audience, LinkedIn has created an ecosystem ripe for content creation, distribution, and engagement. Unlike traditional email newsletters that often struggle with low […]

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Has Nasa found evidence of ancient life on Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery

Nasa has announced the first detection of possible biosignatures in a rock on the surface of Mars. The rock contains the first martian organic matter to be decisively detected by the Perseverance rover, as well as curious discoloured spots that could indicate the past activity of microorganisms. Ken Farley, project scientist on the mission, has […]

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Survey finds Israeli job market repeatedly relying on AI, tech

A recent survey commissioned by Afeka Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv and TheMarker shed light on the evolving landscape of Israel’s hi-tech industry amid the Israel-Hamas War, emphasizing the increasing importance of proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Presented at the annual Skills&Tech Conference, the second “Skills Index Survey” collected insights from 150 […]

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Driverless cars still lack common sense. AI chatbot technology could be the answer

A quick search on the internet will yield numerous videos showcasing the mishaps of driverless cars, often bringing a smile or laugh. But why do we find these behaviours amusing? It might be because they starkly contrast with how a human driver would handle similar situations. Everyday situations that seem trivial to us can still […]

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The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in Paris this summer. In recent […]

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Has Nasa found evidence of ancient life of Mars? An expert examines the latest discovery

Nasa has announced the first detection of possible biosignatures in a rock on the surface of Mars. The rock contains the first martian organic matter to be detected by the Perseverance rover, as well as curious discoloured spots that could indicate the past activity of microorganisms. Ken Farley, project scientist on the mission, has called […]

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