The Coronavirus tidal wave has not spared Israel in its passage around the world. As a small country of 9 million people, heavily reliant on international trade for its survival, the impact has been fast and profound. First, the bad news. The closure of its main (virtually sole) gateway, Ben Gurion International Airport, to tourist and business…
Professor Dani Zamir of Hebrew University is being awarded with the Israel Prize for his research on genetic cultivation and improving plant life. The award is given annually by the Education Ministry for scholars who are contributing valuable research to the fields of agriculture and environmental science. Zamir has been teaching genetics at Hebrew University…
Air pollution in Israel is reported at higher levels than acceptable by the Clear Air Law, which aims to improve air quality and reduce air pollution by prescribing regulations in order to protect human life and the natural environment. Based on a recent report by the Environmental Protection and Health Ministry, and also using data…
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, inflation in 2019 has only increased by 0.6%, which falls extraordinarily below expectations, which were predicted to increase between 1-3%. In fact, for the past six years, Israel has not met its expected inflation rates, frustrating banks, economists, and creating a data-driven mess for the Israeli economy. With…
The perils of pancreatic cancer are on the rise. Today, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in Israel, and cases are increasing worldwide. By 2030, it is believed that pancreatic cancer will be the second leading cause of cancer death. However, there is promising news. In a research study hosted by Tel…
