Green technology

The system not only distinguishes between species, but also assists in population management. Photo: pexels

AI against invasive species

Artificial intelligence is mobilizing for the environment and helping to address a critical problem we all know – invasive species of animals that threaten local nature.
The first computer that invests the computational effort required to solve the 'puzzle' discovers the password to the new 'safe' and takes ownership of it. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Environmental economist: Cryptocurrencies should be taxed

After more than doubling in value this year, Bitcoin has crossed the $100 mark. But Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have environmental consequences, and according to Dr. Yossi Borochov, there is now an opportunity to tax them
H2OLL system for extracting water from the air in the desert. PR photo

Water from the air: the H2OLL system developed based on technology from the Technion will produce 1,000 liters of water per day in the Negev

The H2OLL company launches the first complete system in the Wadi Atir project. At the same time, the company is in the middle of a crowdfunding campaign, and has already crossed the 4 million NIS threshold
Today it is understood that Ofrat is not child's play. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A lead-free future

Weizmann Institute of Science scientists have created a new ceramic material that may replace lead-based components in a large number of electronic devices - from cell phones to printers
renewable energies. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Three Israeli studies to deal with the climate crisis won the KKL-Canada annual climate prize in the amount of one million dollars

The prize was awarded to Israeli scientists from Ben Gurion University, Tel Aviv and the Technion in order to promote their extraordinary research in the fields of renewable energy development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
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The green side of Google

Google recently published its environmental report, which reveals significant energy savings in its operation, helping its users to act more environmentally and investments in sustainable ventures. Is the picture really so optimistic?
Conservation of biodiversity. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Changing attitude to nature

For most people, "changing attitudes to nature" is nothing more than a purely academic side job, but this change is deeper. A fundamental and necessary change is required to maintain and protect biodiversity and protect populations