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Green groups slam approval of Meged oil drilling

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:57:31 GMT

Decision blasted for environmental sensitivity of area and the potential harm that drilling could cause to local residents.

Landau: Natural gas for cars can free us from oil

Tue, 22 May 2012 01:33:32 GMT

Energy and water minister says Israeli natural gas discoveries open window to fight "addiction to black gold."

CET to open incubator in the Negev

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:03:24 GMT

$10 million educational center will fund innovators, funnel hi-tech into classrooms.

Arava Power to build 8 new solar fields

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:45 GMT

Company secures largest ever funding for solar power in Israeli history for 58 megawatts and NIS 800 m. of new projects.

New game turns your iPad into a piano

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:44:50 GMT

Award-winning Israeli video game developer JoyTunes releases a new iPad game called Piano Dust Buster.

New anti-bacterial packaging to extend Pepsi’s shelf-life

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:38:57 GMT

Oplon Pure Science, a developer of anti-bacterial plastic sheets for packaging, signs $8 million agreement with PepsiCo.

Sunscreens remain safe, effective form of sun protection

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:00:19 GMT

Sunscreen remains an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Women fare better than men after kidney cancer surgery

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:48:46 GMT

Despite faring better, women need more blood than men.

A supernova cocoon breakthrough

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:45:37 GMT

New discovery may help astronomers understand why some supernovas are much more powerful than others.

Dawn reveals complexities of ancient asteroidal world

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:42:40 GMT

New findings from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft will help scientists better understand the early solar system.

'More than 20% of pregnant white women smoke cigarettes'

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:31:00 GMT

Study shows significant differences in substance use rates among Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites.

Man’s best friend may conquer man’s illnesses

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:28:34 GMT

Dogs are among the best animals when it comes to providing models for better medical treatments in humans.

Viagra may benefit young patients with heart defects

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:25:52 GMT

Drug may boost underdeveloped hearts in children and young adults with congenital heart defects.

'Early North Americans lived with giant beasts'

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:23:24 GMT

Study shows humans co-existed with large extinct mammals about 13,000 years ago, including mammoths, giant sloths.

3 fears may discourage cancer screening

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:19:25 GMT

Seniors indicate that fear of embarrassment, AIDS, pain main reasons to avoid colorectal cancer screening.

‘Clean the Land Day’ to occur across Israel

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:13:46 GMT

Foursome decides to call upon all Israelis, Masa fellows and alumni in particular, “to take to the streets, beaches and parks.”

Parents influential in kid's sedentary activities

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:46:17 GMT

Survey determines how much support parents provide for active living in their children.

Innovations of all types pave AgriTech halls

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:48:21 GMT

Agriculture exhibition showcases hundreds of new technologies ranging from water-converting drones to predatory mites.

Israeli expo in Holland celebrates past and future

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:09 GMT

Agricultural exhibition puts positive Dutch-Israeli relations on display.

Feed the world

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:48:44 GMT

The CIPA Plasticulture for a Green Planet Conference looks at agricultural plastics for farming.