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Nano Superpower, Cats Gadgets and More – This Week from the Startup Nation

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January 25, 2016

‘Nano- Superpower’ Israel to Show off Its Tech in Tel Aviv

In the past nine years, Israeli nanotechnology researchers have filed 1,590 patents (769 granted so far), published 12,392 scholarly articles on the subject, and had 129 nano-success stories, which include establishing start-ups, selling ideas or technology to multinationals, licensing a patent, etc. Israeli nanotech innovations are part of some of the world’s biggest most innovative pharmaceutical, water filtration, diagnostic, energy, security – even hair coloring – technologies and products.

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Israeli AgTech Firm EdenShield Keeps Crops Bug-Free, No Chemicals Needed

Farmers face a major crisis today — a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” crisis. Farmers need to keep their fields free of insects that eat crops and destroy their livelihood. However, the pesticides that are effective against those insects are causing major environmental damage, killing off not only pests, but helpful insects such as bees.

Fortunately, an Israeli startup has developed a middle way — a system that enables farmers to protect their crops, while avoiding the use of environment-destroying pesticides. And a new study conducted by that startup, EdenShield, showed just how effective are the company’s natural pesticides, which have been developed from plants and herbs.

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Israel has low rate of cervical cancer deaths

More women with cervical cancer are diagnosed here at an earlier stage, and women whose partners have been circumcised are less likely to contact it. But nevertheless, 76 women died of the disease in a recent year, according the Israel Cancer Association (ICA). sraeli women are less likely than the average woman in the OECD to go for Pap smears that are the best way to diagnose the tumor early. The statistics were released to mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, which began last week.

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Jerusalem Balances Security at Bus Stops with Car-Ramming Barriers

As the current wave of Palestinian terror continues, Israel is taking steps to protect its citizens from harm. At the same time, it is also encouraging people to keep calm and carry on with their usual routines. This applies to everyone in the country, including people with disabilities—which has left authorities facing a balancing act between providing security and safeguarding accessibility.

The plan to place protective posts at the bus stops was proposed by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and was quickly approved by the prime minister after consulting with Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan.

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7 Coolest Israeli Gadgets for Your Cat

While cats continue to rule the Internet with their cute videos, they’re also clawing their way into the billion-dollar pet pampering market. Israel21c has collected the top 7 Israeli technology for your four-legged furry family members, from Cat2See to Keepi.

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