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Ethics of artificial intelligence. Public image, Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes has signed the Convention for the Promotion of Innovation and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Europe.

The company is committed to leading the use of artificial intelligence for the benefit of innovation in the industry and for the benefit of citizens, patients and consumers
A new species of dragonfly in Neot Smeder, photo - Itai Shani

A species of dragonfly common in the Arabian deserts was discovered in the steppe

As part of the Teva-Biz project shared by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Society for the Protection of Nature, a nature survey was conducted for the first time in Naot Smadar where the new dragonfly was discovered
This map illustrates the paths of the moon's shadow across the US during the 2024 total solar eclipse. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North and Central America and create a total path. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun as it passes between the sun to Earth. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk, and those standing in the total eclipse path may see the Sun's outer atmosphere (corona) if the weather permits. Credit: NASA/Scientific Imaging Studio/Michaela Garrison; Solar eclipse calculations by Ernie Wright, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Wider Path, Longer Duration, and Increased Solar Activity

Anticipation for the total solar eclipse is building, promising a wider path, longer totality and increased solar activity compared to the previous eclipse in 2017, along with expanded scientific research efforts
Zimmergel from Israel. Photo - Yitzhak Cohen, Society for the Protection of Nature

For the first time: freshwater crabs were discovered in Modi'in

The ecological environment was discovered as part of a nature survey conducted by the Society for the Protection of Nature for the Municipality of Modi'in Maccabim Re'ot and financed and accompanied by the Ministry of Environmental Protection
ADRAS-J mission. PR photo, Astroscale

Astroscale has successfully launched the world's first spacecraft to monitor space debris * will meet with a faulty Japanese satellite

The ADRAS-J mission, which was launched into space to locate a piece of a defunct satellite 11 meters long and weighing 3 tons, will set new standards in the field of arrival and active removal of space debris, as well as in providing service to satellites
Simulations of the unbalanced galaxy and dark matter dynamics. The image represents the galaxy, surrounded by dark matter particles, with an excess dense region behind it, regions in the background that symbolize empty and dense regions in the universe, and signs of the movement of the galaxy and the effect of dynamic friction. The image was prepared with the help of artificial intelligence for the purpose of illustration and should not be seen as a scientific image

Cracking the secrets of dark matter using warped galaxies

Researchers measure the speed and mass of dark matter by studying warped galaxies affected by dynamic friction caused by dark matter
The SpaceIL team. Photo: Shlomi Amsalem, L.A.M. (1)

The SpaceIL association won the tender to manage the HORIZON community, the community of educators of the Israel Space Agency

This was announced this week, 31.1.24/XNUMX/XNUMX, at the Rona Ramon space education conference held as part of Israeli Space Week
Post Trauma. Photo 137131154 © Designer491 | Dreamstime.com

Post trauma in the Gaza Envelop

In 2009, a study day was held at Sapir College about the consequences of continuous exposure to the trauma of terrorism, among citizens in the settlements of Sderot and the Gaza Strip * The findings of Prof. Avi Baser from Sapir College, Prof. Beatrice
Steel factory. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The steel manufacturer Jindal chose Dassault Systèmes solutions to improve operations and productivity in its factories and reduce its carbon footprint

The virtual twin experiences support sustainable steel production by companies seeking to optimize work processes and reduce their carbon footprint
Conference participants of scientific infrastructure managers. PR photo

Bar-Ilan University hosted the opening conference for managers of scientific infrastructure units in Israel

The event is a collaboration between Bar-Ilan University and the association of managers of scientific infrastructure units in Israel, a national initiative supported by the Innovation Authority and the Ministry of Science and Technology, which aims to maximize the potential
A prototype of an agri-voltaic system with spectral splitting - Volcani Institute photo

An innovative agri-voltaic system for splitting solar radiation

The system allows the installation of a solar field above shade-sensitive crops - at high density * The development was presented at the international Agri-Voltay Conference SunnySide APV SUMMIT 2023 sponsored by the Miguel Research Institute from Israel and the Fernhofer Institute from Germany
air bag. Photo: Shutterstock

The historical development of the airbag in the car

The evolution of airbags began somewhere in the 50s of the last century, and it continues to this day. How have airbags developed throughout history, and how are they expected to increase travel safety
An infographic explaining how a quantum computer works. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Tabor Electronics announced a quantum server that requires a shorter cooling time than the big companies

Tabor Electronics is about to finish these days the development of a first server of its kind in the quantum world. Tabor products were used by IBM to build the largest quantum computers to date. The computer will reach milli degrees Clovetin
Tel Aviv University's development for the IGEM competition - simulation. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

Success for the Israeli national teams in the iGEM global competition

The Technion team for the iGEM synthetic biology competition that took place at the end of October in Paris: Technology to stop hair loss caused by chemotherapy * Students from Tel Aviv University won a gold medal for a new development that enables planning
The "Living Heart" project of Dassault Systèmes. Screenshot

Improve medical care through virtual worlds A snapshot of the "Living Heart" project

Working with 3D models is nothing new. Many industries have adopted the 3D simulation technology, now it seems that the health sector is also discovering how virtual worlds can advance medicine, research
Photo: PEXELS

Protected: 10 tips for new drivers!

Makers - Ron Halevi demonstrates one design of the new prosthesis. Photo: Stratsys

XNUMXD printing and a team of Stratsys volunteers were recruited to upgrade a prosthesis for a disabled IDF Paralympic athlete

"Like the super heroes' aids, we wanted to give the prosthesis unique abilities, such as a hidden wallet, or a beer opener and even a place for the prosthetic's operating tools... The little practical things can be really cool,
A hydrogen-powered car developed by the HOPIUM company. PR photo, Dassault Systèmes

Hopium is planning a hydrogen-powered luxury vehicle

Hopium created a prototype within eight months using Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The Hopium Machina model should go on the road in 2025 and travel a thousand kilometers between refueling and refueling with hydrogen
Image by andreas160578 from Pixabay

What is the most expensive part of an electric vehicle?

Switching to an electric car may save thousands of shekels a year, most of us know that. But what are the unique maintenance and care expenses for the electric vehicle - and what is the biggest expense?
A drone replaces spraying planes in agriculture. PR photo, Propeller Drones

Hundreds of field crop farmers who are members of the Fellah Workers' Organization will begin training and equipping themselves with drones for agricultural applications

The collaboration between PROPELLER DRONES and the Farming Workers' Organization will allow field crop growers in Israel to be at the forefront of international trends in the field of sustainable and precision agriculture.
Light pollution in Israel as seen from space. Image: depositphotos.com

The rate of land and sea warming in Israel is faster than the world average - from the State of Nature 2022 report trends and threats

The 2022 State of Nature Report, Volume Trends and Threats, presents a snapshot of key factors and processes that affect the state of nature in Israel as a result of human activity. The Fabric is the national program for assessing the state of nature in
Ran Amir - CEO of MIGVAX. Private photo album

Catalent and Migvax signed an agreement to develop a corona vaccine in a tablet that dissolves in the oral cavity

Such a vaccine can provide a significant advantage, especially in developing countries, in that its administration does not require medical skill, the logistics for its transportation are simpler and cheaper and should even cover a wide range of variants
At the time of taking office, Ido stated that he intends to fill the position until the task is completed.

Afka College is establishing a space club led by Dr. Ido Entavi, former CEO of SpaceIL

The club will increase the occupation of engineering students in the fields of space and train them to work in the field
lip thickening. Photo: Тарапата Анна, PEXELS

What is it about hyaluronic acid that helps your skin look younger?

What is it about hyaluronic acid that helps your skin look younger?
Photo: Tima Miroshenko, Pexels

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Virtual experiments in reducing the weight of glass bottles courtesy of Dassault Systèmes

Virtual experiments to reduce the weight of glass bottles

Reducing the weight of the glass bottles will reduce the amount of raw materials and energy used in the glass melting process and the rate of emissions in the production and transportation processes
Total Loss. Illustration: depositphotos.com

About Total Loss and your car insurance

Rare crabs. Credit: Shutterstock

Rare crustaceans and genomic sequencing

Oncologists use genomic sequencing to try to refine the treatment of rare cancers - about this and more in the following interview with Dr. Sharon Pels - an oncology expert
DONITZA PR Illustration of the rendezvous in space between the refueling station (the rectangular box above) and the Astroscale Lexi satellite (the gold cube with the wings). "Astroscale/Obitpub".

'Gas stations in orbit' will refuel Astroscale's satellite service satellites in space

LEXI is the world's first pre-designed satellite with space refueling capabilities. According to the initial agreement between Astroscale and OrbitFab, the spacecraft refueling station will provide Astroscale's planned satellite fleet with approximately 1000
Security camera lens. Photo from PEXELS

Security cameras - so you can sleep better

informal education. Photo: Andy Barbour, PEXELS

Less conventional study paths that are worth getting to know

But if you are in the preliminary stage of making the decision regarding a course of study in which you wish to integrate, it is recommended that you also familiarize yourself with the less talked about courses - which are not necessarily less interesting.
Biometric scan. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Is the technology behind biometric locks really safe to use?

The biometric lock is considered the smartest lock known to mankind, controlled by a dedicated fingerprint. Now its degree of safety and effectiveness are in doubt
A termite mound in the Kalahari Desert, Namibia Illustration: depositphotos.com

The miracle of construction - this is how termites build nests, wires and colonies without a drawing

Researchers from the School of Engineering and Exact Sciences at Harvard University have developed a mathematical model that explains exactly how termites build nests, mounds and complex colonies
A male lemur with clearly visible antibrachial glands on its wrists. Credit: Chigusa Tanaka, Monkey Center of Japan.

Not just humans: the male lemur emits a fruity-smelling perfume to attract potential mates

In a new study by a team of researchers from the University of Tokyo published in the journal "Current Biology", three different chemical compounds were identified as being responsible for the fruity body odor emitted by the male lemur during the annual breeding season.
Exterior painted houses on the island of Santorini, Greece.

The history of color: from cave paintings to painting the modern house

The earliest documentation of the use of paint for wall decoration is from 17,000-40,000 years ago, for which an emulsion was used that contained a pigment mixed with a liquid medium. Today's paints voluntarily stopped using lead until 1979
Madagascar cockroach. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Five super abilities that insects have that we could only dream of

Cockroaches will survive even a nuclear holocaust (provided it doesn't happen when their wings are cut off), bed bug extermination is almost impossible today even with the pesticides we have because of the resistance it has developed and the spider webs are stronger than
Cleaning materials are placed in the living room. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The home environment is more important to your level of happiness than you thought

In a study conducted at the University of Texas at Austin, it was discovered that pictures of living areas and rooms were able to predict with great accuracy the personality characteristics and mood of the people who live in them - especially as they age
Beekeeper Zvika Ofir Malon HaGalil Photo by Edva Ofir

New research: honey bees create social distance in order to prevent disease transmission

Due to the disappearance of about a third of the bee population in the world, research has been expanded in the last decade in the field of the bee industry, with the aim of discovering how to help the most important pollinator in the world to continue to carry out its work in pollinating agricultural plants
The planet "City". Illustration: depositphotos.com

Why are more and more people moving to cities and is it worthwhile?

The cities are dense and have a fast pace of life, but still more and more people are moving to them, especially in the developing countries
rats. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Were rats responsible for the Black Death epidemic, and what is their role in the Corona epidemic?

New studies dispute the assertion that the rats were the ones who transmitted the Black Death, but in any case it turns out that they could be a storehouse of viruses from the corona family
the wall Photo: Roman Bengaev, PEXELS

The guide for the beginning Jerusalemite - this is how we will acclimatize in the Holy City

Everything that Jerusalem has to offer in the fields of entertainment and culture to residents who moved there for studies or work
Photo: Pexels

The guide for choosing a nursing home

eye scan Illustration: depositphotos.com

Blink Technologies has completed a $14 million funding round

The company, which also operates a development center in Haifa, develops artificial intelligence for the eye scanning market
Katey Walter Anthony in collaboration with Epson and National Geographic

Survey: Israelis underestimate the risk of the climate crisis

Eidit's robotic pollination system at the Pistachio Farm in California. Image courtesy of Idit.

The precise pollination technology of the start-up company Eidit increased the yield of a pistachio plantation in California by 24%

Keren Mimran, vice president of business development and marketing at the start-up Eidit: "Artificial pollination for wind-pollinated crops will change the face of the market, the economic viability for growers and the ability to feed the world. The addition of
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The innovation laboratory AION Labs, with the support of BioMed X, publishes a first call for the discovery of therapeutic antibodies using artificial intelligence

AION Labs, the Israeli innovation laboratory of AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, Teva, Israel Biotech Fund and Amazon Web Services (AWS), is launching a first procedure to create a new venture based on the innovation model of