Research and development

The role of defense R&D in strengthening Israel’s capabilities, technological superiority - opinion

Israel's national security depends on more than military strength. Investment in AI, robotics, space, and advanced defense technologies is essential to staying ahead of our enemies.

Members of the emergency squad of Kibbutz Malkia take part in a drill in Kibbutz Malkia, near the border with Lebanon, November 4, 2025.
A wild-type crustacean in molecular research at the Sagi Laboratory at BGU

How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease

"DASGRI 2026 showcased the growing power of responsible AI and global collaboration to drive meaningful social and technological progress."

DASGRI 2026 Unites Global Experts on Responsible AI and Data-Driven Social Impact

In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company specializing in diabetes care, obesity treatment, in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart, January 29, 2026

Cellular Intelligence strikes deal with Novo Nordisk to advance Parkinson’s cell therapy


New Israeli, US research shows that learning doesn't have to slow down because of human aging

The findings suggest that older adults can enhance memory, maintain emotional well-being, and gain a renewed sense of purpose by engaging in education that respects their life experience.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management

“It is important to remember that remote-sensing tools like the one developed in this study cannot replace the field survey in the coming years,” said a KKL-JNF statement

 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

Linguistics unlocked: Israeli scientists publish breakthrough research on language development

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem attempted to break the impasse by bringing together findings from linguistics, psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and animal communication.

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Bar-Ilan becomes Israel’s second largest research university, surpassing HUJI

Over the past seven years, Bar-Ilan has seen a 30% increase in total student enrollment, marking the highest growth rate among the country’s major research universities.

Bar Ilan University, engineering department

Your Taxes: Israel’s R&D edge over other OECD countries

Most OECD countries now offer tax credits for innovation, but Israel doesn’t. Here’s what it’s doing instead.

A member of a research team who, as they say, have developed an implant of genetically engineered cells into the injured spinal cord of paralysed mice that has helped them walk again works at a laboratory at Tel Aviv University, Israel February 6, 2022. Picture taken February 6, 2022.

Training the Brain, Winning the Game with Mind-Controlled Video Games

How Israeli Startup i-BrainTech is Revolutionizing Athlete Recovery and Performance

 A footballer at a top club trains with i-BrainTech

Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart

The titanium heart, invented by Daniel Timms, uses magnetic levitation technology with a single rotating disc to pump blood.

 Australian man lives over 100 days with fully artificial titanium heart.

UC Berkeley's 'Salto' robot jumps and balances like a squirrel

Biologists and engineers designed an approach to increase the chances of a robot achieving upright and balanced landings without needing great grip strength, by controlling the forces along its leg.

 Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) jumping in the forest of Noord Brabant in the Netherlands.

100 km/s: Russian scientists develop a plasma engine that may cut Mars travel time to just 30 days

The new Russian rocket engine achieves higher acceleration than chemical rockets by using magnetic plasma accelerators, allowing for speeds of up to 100 km/s.

 Plasma thruster. Illustration.

Scientists aim to turn pencil lead into memory chips

Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered a way to rearrange graphite's atomic layers, potentially revolutionizing memory chip production and creating materials more valuable than diamonds.

 THE RESEARCH TEAM, with Prof. Moshe Ben Shalom, third from right in the back row.