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Technion Webinar Should we consume more protein and antioxidants? Are processed foods always bad? Hear Professors Uri Lesmes and Avi Shpigelman from the Technion Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering discuss nutritional misconceptions and the use of technology to improve diets, boost health, and lower negative environmental impact. Technion scientists are experimenting with emerging food […]
Inspired by the remarkable attributes of human skin, a Technion doctoral student is inventing an artificial skin that can heal itself in the event of injury and is sensitive to the environment. The skin could one day be applied to prosthetics such as hands, giving wearers a natural feeling. During millions of years of evolution, […]
A Technion Webinar With Prof. Peretz Lavie and Dr. Qanta Ahmed Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. As many as three-quarters of Americans experienced insomnia or nightmares because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to surveys at the time. In this webinar, former Technion President Professor Peretz Lavie talks about the correlation between stress and dreams, […]
Technion Webinar With Special Guests David Horovitz, Dr. Irit Idan, and Prof. Uri Sivan When and how will the economy bounce back? As nations eased the shelter-in-place orders enacted to save lives, they were faced with solving a mounting economic crisis. Israel is no exception, as its economy was severely damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Soon we may not need to retire our protective face mask after a trip to the supermarket. Technion Professor Yair Ein-Eli is developing masks that can be heated to destroy the coronavirus while maintaining their integrity. Reusable, self-cleaning masks are essential for boosting hygiene, mitigating global mask shortages, and protecting the environment. The new masks […]
Professor Marcelle Machluf is using trickery to try to trap the coronavirus, and Professor Ezri Tarazi has created an air shield to protect health care workers. These maverick professors from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology talk about their innovative work in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Prof. Machluf […]
Technion Webinar Technion scientists played a key role in the fight against COVID-19, developing everything from diagnostic testing and protective gear to innovative therapeutics. In this informative webinar, Technion Professor Moran Bercovici discusses how his microfluidics research could lead to point-of-care testing to detect the coronavirus. Prof. Bercovici and his team have developed methods for […]
Technion students and researchers are providing new hope for amputee children. Students from the Biorobotics and Biomechanics Lab in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, led by Prof. Alon Wolf — together with the nonprofit organization Haifa3D — are making 3D-printed prosthetic hands for children. While prosthetics are often prohibitively expensive, these limbs are given for […]
Technion Webinar If the coronavirus pandemic has underscored one message, it’s that the world is one big global village. We can no longer work in our own silos when stock market fluctuations, climate change, and pandemics affect us all. In this special webinar, Technion alumnus Dr. Eyal Zimlichman addresses this interconnectedness and Israel’s efforts in […]
Two years ago, Technion Professor Marcelle Machluf, dean of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, participated in the torch-lighting ceremony in honor of the State of Israel’s 70th Independence Day. Following is a translation of her powerful speech: “I, Marcelle Machluf, the daughter of Aliya Abitbul and Yossef Ben-Sadon of blessed memories, am lighting […]
Today, on Yom HaZikaron, the day of remembrance for Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, Technion friends across the globe solemnly remember those who have so tragically lost their lives. As the first university in Israel, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology has played a key role in defending the nation. When conscription […]
History is no stranger to global pandemics. Greek soldiers were hit with a deadly influenza in 430 B.C.E., the earliest recorded pandemic. Europe and Asia were decimated by the Black Death in the 1300s; cholera ran rampant in the 19th century; and HIV/AIDS afflicted modern times. Each has taught us something about how to manage […]