Bolstering “Natural Killer” Cells against Flu

{image_1}Our immune systems are equipped with “natural killer” (NK) cells that recognize and eliminate influenza-virus-infected cells in order to keep the virus from spreading. If NK cells always worked perfectly, nobody would get sick with the flu. Obviously, something can go wrong because many people do get flu. Israeli doctoral student Yotam Bar-On tackled this mystery, and his findings could lead to a whole new way of treating this sometimes deadly viral infection.

Israeli Technology to Slash Office Energy Bills

{image_1}Ask an operations manager how to better manage energy consumption in the office through HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems) and lighting and you will probably draw a blank, says Nati Freiberg, the CEO of Israeli energy management company Beemtech.

Smartphone Software for Visually Impaired

{image_1}Dialing, texting, and setting the smartphone alarm clock are daily operations that most people perform very easily. The world of the visually impaired is completely different since they are unable to use touch screen phones and so most of these operations are unavailable to them.

Egypt Unraveling

{image_1}Quickly, name the current leader of Egypt. If you can’t, it might be because this crisis-wracked country has had at least four since the end of 2009. This summer, millions protested for the removal of the country’s first Islamist president, Mohammad Morsi, just one year after he was elected. Then other crowds protested calling for his return, leading to a violent confrontation with the army. The legendary Egyptians have gone from a dictator, to an interim military government, to an elected president, and back to the military again. That’s four decades of history in most countries, all in four years. But the ongoing Egyptian political crisis isn’t just a tragic news story or random political fact. It’s a reality that is directly hurting Israel’s security and your wallet. And it’s doing even more damage than that.

Part of Royal Sphinx Found

{image_1}Tel Hazor is an archaeological site located in the Upper Galilee north of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The latest find is part of a sphinx which has been dated to about 2500 BC. The statue is the only one anywhere in the world—including Egypt—bearing the pharaoh's name. A clear hieroglyphic inscription ties the sphinx to the Egyptian king Mycerinus, one of the builders of the Giza pyramids.

Important Davidic City Discovered

{image_1}Two royal public buildings, which were discovered about seven years ago at Khirbet Qeiyafa, about ten kilometers [6.2 mi] south of Beit Shemesh in the Elah Valley, have now been dated from the 10th century BC by archaeologists from the Hebrew University and the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). They are of a type not previously found in the area and are located in the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The fortified city is dated to the time of King David and has been identified by the archaeologists as the biblical city of Sha'arayim. The city is mentioned several times in the Bible, when it is recorded that “the Philistines ran away to Sha'arayim after Goliath was slain by David.”

Treasures from the Trash

{image_1}Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Tel Aviv University are examining why 400 Byzantine coins, 200 Samaritan lamps, an ancient ring with an inscription, and gold jewelry were in a refuse pit from the Byzantine period.

Report: Iran Built New Rocket Launch Site

{image_1}Iran has built a new rocket launch site which, according to military analysts, is likely to be used for testing ballistic missiles, The Telegraph reported.

Hezbollah Threatens: “We’re Coming”

{image_1}Ahead of Al-Quds Day, Hezbollah hung a large banner in front of the Israeli border reading, in Hebrew and Arabic, “We're coming.”

Saudis Targeting Israel with Ballistic Missiles

{image_1}Satellite images indicate that Saudi Arabia has deployed ballistic missiles that are pointed towards Israel and Iran, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Hamas Manufacturing Rockets That Can Reach Tel Aviv

{image_1}Hamas is testing medium- to long-range missiles that are designed to reach Tel Aviv, Ynet has learned. The group manufactures its own 8-inch M75 rockets and stores them in special caches in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Prepares for Rocket Attacks

{image_1}The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] Home Front Command held a large-scale exercise, simulating a rocket attack in Karnei Shomron—a community in Israel’s Judea and Samaria region. The drill was unprecedented in scope, preparing IDF forces to handle the aftermath of a severe strike.

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