Rat Whiskers Could Inspire Next-Generation Robots and Prosthetics
Israeli and Japanese research reveals how rat whiskers use 50 specialized touch neurons to detect objects. This discovery could inspire next-generation robots.
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Saar meets Paraguay FM Ramírez
Israel's Foreign Minister Gidon Sa'ar met Paraguay's FM Rubén Ramírez in Jerusalem, discussing Gaza's demilitarization and Iran's terror threats.
Tel Avivs Appcharge Unveils MCP Server to Speed Up Game Publisher Integrations
Tel Aviv-based Appcharge introduces its new MCP server, leveraging AI tools like Claude to accelerate game publisher integrations and simplify player.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Israeli Firms Kela, Innoviz Partner on Advanced Battlefield Sensor Systems
Israeli defense tech firms Kela Technologies and Innoviz Technologies are partnering to integrate advanced laser-based 3D mapping sensors into battlefield.
Israeli Forces Seize 14 Pipe Bombs in Overnight Raid Near Jerusalem
Israeli police seized 14 pipe bombs and explosives in Al Jib, north of Jerusalem, during an overnight raid and arrested a 29-year-old man.
Massive Ancient Tunnel in Jerusalems Outskirts Baffles Archaeologists
Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority discovered a mysterious 50-meter ancient tunnel near Jerusalem’s Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, baffling experts.
Retail Sales Down Slightly
Israeli retail sales revenue decreased by 0.3% in early 2026, but food chain revenues saw an 8.8% increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Bank of Israel Moves Forward with New Digital Shekel
The Bank of Israel has advanced its digital shekel project, concluding benefits outweigh costs and detailing progress in regulation and technological.
Breakthrough in Cell Signaling May Enable Smarter Cancer Drug Design
University of Haifa scientists, led by Prof. Hila Toledano, discovered a Notch receptor 'reverse signaling' mechanism, potentially revolutionizing cancer drug.
Gut Stem Cell Research Points Toward New Strategies for Controlling Bacterial Spread
Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered gut stem cells actively defend against bacterial infections like Salmonella, published in Nature.
Calls For Early Elections Intensify After Haredi Leadership Rejects Netanyahu Coalition
Rabbi Dov Lando of United Torah Judaism calls for early elections in Jerusalem, citing PM Netanyahu's failure to pass a Haredi draft exemption law.
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