Research and development

The future of Israeli water: The technological revolution

In a special podcast series by The Jerusalem Post, senior executives of Israel’s national water company pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes.

View of the Sapir Station belonging to the Israeli Mekorot National Water company, near Kinneret in Northern Israel. December 15, 2010.
The Water reservoir in Netufa, from were the main national water pipes originats and carries water supply to the country, March 9 2011.

Connecting the ends under fire: A national development surge

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel

Automated pharmaceutical conveyor line, robotic arms handling medical vials

Israel's biotech moment: How science, data, and geopolitics are converging - opinion


Israelis are increasingly addicted to their screens - here's why

The interaction in the digital world, in networks, shopping sites and games does not invite real free choice for the users.

Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.

My Word: A battle of words and artificial intelligence

ChatGPT clearly has some ability to write and might truly work one future day - but for now, I’m determined to have the last word.

 A child climbs onto a giant fake keyboard, Illustrative file photo. The ChatGPT3 AI program opens a brave new world.

Fish-free vegan ‘tuna’ in the can created by Israeli company

Israeli company Vgarden has developed a plant-based tuna substitute whose production uses only minimal energy consumption and water.

 Vgarden Tuna Salad.

US seeks to build stronger relationships with African nations - opinion

US President Joe Biden commits millions of dollars in funding and training to strengthen US-African relations.

 US SECRETARY of state Anthony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abel Fattah el-Sissi during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, last month

What will Christmas dinner of the future look like? Israeli startups unveil new food tech

Firms showcase the future of food, from mycelium sausages to egg-free mayo to locust burgers.

 InnovoPro's egg- and dairy-free chocolate mousse.

Can vegetables help treat cancer? - study

Compounds found in some types of nightshade plants long used in traditional medicine could aid in the development of new cancer therapies.

Harvesting potatoes on the Salad Trail Tour in the Besor region

US Parkinson's disease incidence far higher than earlier estimates -study

Analysis of insurance claims and population growth indicates higher numbers than previously thought - and they will continue to rise.

 Parkinson's disease (illustrative)

Female locust could be a model for advancing human regenerative medicine - TAU study

A new Tel Aviv University study has discovered that the female locust has superpowers.

Left to right- Prof. Amir Ayali, Dr. Rakesh Das & Dr. Bat-El Pinchasik

Fujitsu set to open a new data and security R&D center in Tel Aviv

Fujitsu Limited has announced the establishment of a data security R&D center in Tel Aviv, following its launch of an innovation hub in the south of Israel in 2021.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz on the first diplomatic visit to Japan since 2012.

Jerusalem Development Authority head to address Jerusalem Post Morocco Conference

 Eyal Haimovsky, head of the Jerusalem Development Authority.