First ever view of the Milky Way seen through the lens of neutrino particles

Data collected by an observatory in Antarctica has produced our first view of the Milky Way galaxy through the lens of neutrino particles. It’s the first time we have seen our galaxy “painted” with a particle, rather than in different wavelengths of light. The result, published in Science, provides researchers with a new window on […]

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Will faltering investment numbers threaten Israeli hi-tech’s growth?

In the past decade, the hi-tech sector has emerged as the largest and fastest-growing in the Israeli economy, according to a recent “State of the High-Tech Industry in Israel 2023” report by the Innovation Authority. The sector has become the primary driver of Israel’s exports and contributes significantly to GDP but the report also highlights […]

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ChatGPT took people by surprise – here are four technologies that could make a difference next

In the evolving relationship between technology and society, humans have shown themselves to be incredibly adaptable. What once left us breathless, soon becomes integrated into our everyday lives. The astonishing functionalities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT were, just a few months ago, the epitome of cutting-edge AI. They are now on course to […]

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Google lays off staff at Waze as it merges mapping products

Alphabet-owned Google GOOGL.O on Tuesday said it is cutting jobs at mapping app Waze as it merges the app’s advertising system with Google Ads technology, without giving details on the number of layoffs. “In order to create a better, more seamless long-term experience for Waze advertisers, we’ve begun transitioning Waze’s existing advertising system to Google […]

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Facial recognition technology could soon be everywhere – here’s how to make it safer

The recent coronation of King Charles III was a high-profile example of when facial recognition technology has been used to monitor a crowd, but there are plenty of others. The technology is used by law enforcement all over the UK and other countries. It’s now common in US airports. It’s being used to monitor refugees […]

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AI-powered robots maintain Tel Aviv’s famous Boardwalk

The iconic wooden deck of the Tel Aviv Boardwalk will from now on be maintained and treated by RoboDeck, an advanced robotic system, which was developed by Israeli startup RoboDeck in partnership with the Tel Aviv municipality. The RoboDeck robot combines cutting-edge AI technology and advanced robotics to keep the deck clean, safe, and attractive […]

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The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines – where will they all go?

To reach net zero, the world may need as many 200,000 offshore wind turbines generating 2,000 gigawatts (GW) of energy. To put this in context, by the end of 2022, 63 GW of offshore wind capacity had been installed worldwide. Within the next 28 years, the offshore wind energy sector needs to expand so that […]

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MOJT ultra-Orthodox students competition – The Jerusalem Post

Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox children took part in a high-tech competition organized by the non-profit Babada and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem on Tuesday. The event drew students from schools in Hadera, Netanya, Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Petah Tikva and Netivot, who competed in fields like robotics, innovation and reasearch. “All of our students are united by […]

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