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Technology
 Israel has long been recognized as a world leader in the development of innovative medical devices, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. This thriving high tech industry is built on a foundation of academic excellence, a highly skilled workforce and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. The annual biotech fair in Tel Aviv draws keen international interest. Running time: 5:06 minutes
 In the world of high-tech R&D, Israel stands among the giants, constantly challenging the status quo and inventing new technologies that enhance our everyday lives. Imagine a wheelchair that can climb stairs or traverse an uneven patch of pavement. A new type of wheel, designed by two young Israeli entrepreneurs, does just that by turning itself into a tracked-wheel at the touch of a button. Wheelchair accessibility is a challenge in every country, and even with the best intentions, government regulations are not always enforceable. This innovative technological breakthrough is opening new horizons for the disabled. Running time: 3.06 minutes
 Israel is home to more than 60,000 Ethiopian Jews, many of whom arrived as refugees with little formal education and even less exposure to modern technology. Shepherds in their homeland, they entered a bustling, modern society. The Jerusalem College of Technology is reaching out to the Ethiopian community, offering programs in accounting, computer science, engineering, etc. to help them enter Israel’s high-tech economy. Running time: 3.04 minutes
 The Arava Desert, a dry stretch of earth running from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea, is among the world’s hottest places. It is also home to one of the world’s most ambitious and successful agricultural projects. The efforts of 450 Israeli families, living in eight farming villages, produce 70,000 tons of fresh produce annually. This amounts to 65% of Israel’s agricultural exports and 12% of the country’s flower exports. The next time you go to the supermarket, look for the Arava label and discover just how good Israeli ingenuity can taste. Running time: 3.16 minutes
 The Judean Hills are rich in history, beauty and, thanks to Israel’s entrepreneurial spirit, wine. The wine-making roots of this region date back to biblical times when local growers manufactured their product for local consumption and use in the Jewish Temple. Thousands of years later, the ancient art of wine-making in this region, which lies only minutes from Jerusalem, has gone high-tech, led by three boutique wineries, Ella Valley, Seahorse and Domaine du Castel. Each approaches his craft from a unique perspective but each is out to make the best tasting wines in the world. Running time: 6.37 minutes
 The Kibbutz, a unique Israeli institution and one of the greatest symbols of the Zionist enterprise, is enjoying unprecedented prosperity after years of decline and deterioration. Last year alone kibbutz industries rang up more than 200 million dollars of export sales, and account for one third of the country's total agricultural yield. Membership is also on the rise once again. Kibbutz movement officials say that they are finally reaping the fruits of a long and difficult learning curve. running time: 5:42 minutes...
 The Judean date Palm mentioned in the bible may soon flourish once again after having been extinct for almost 2000 years. This is certainly one of the most exiting agricultural research projects currently underway. Israeli scientists have managed to resurrect the species from an ancient date pit discovered by archeologists in the Dead Sea Basin. Researchers, who named the revitalized sapling Methuselah, say that they hope it will lead them in the development of new natural medicines. running time: 4:31 minutes....web search: wikipedia-judeandatepalm
 The annual "Telecom Israel exhibition" in Tel Aviv provides Israeli high tech companies with the opportunity to display the latest in "cutting edge" communication and information technology. Guess who provided the technology for Firewalls, Blue Tooth etc? The exhibit attracts top government officials, leading executives from around the world and is considered one of the industries foremost events. (running time 3:37 minutes)
 The Israeli organization "Save a Child's Heart" is one of the largest undertakings in the world that provides urgently needed pediatric heart surgery and follow-up care for children from third world and developing countries. Its entire surgical, intensive care and nursing staff volunteer their services and donate their time, in conjunction with the Wolfson Medical Center outside Tel Aviv. The organization also brings medical personnel to train in Israel. Thousands of sick children from all over the world, regardless of race or religion, have had their lives saved with cutting edge medical technology. In this report we interview two Palestinian families. Running time: 4:30 minutes (running time: 4:03)
 We all know about the wonders of the Internet, and the worlds of information and communication it has opened up. But there is a dark side to the Net as well, with the stunning growth of hate sites spewing everything from anti-Semitism to terrorist propaganda. Under the auspices of the Anti-Defamation League, mass communications experts from Israel and the United States convened an international conference in Tel Aviv that explored just how hatred is poisoning the Web and what can be done about it. (running time: 3:39 minutes )
 The achievements of Israel's hi-tech and bio-science companies are legendary, earning the country's cutting-edge technology companies the nickname " Silicon Wadi." Now Israeli innovators have successfully shifted gears to an entirely new and somewhat unlikely field: the automotive industry. Israeli engineers are working with General Motors to improve vehicle safety systems, while adding features that make driving easier, more economical and more environmentally friendly. (running time: 3:27)
 For years auto manufacturers Around the world have been spending billions of dollars in an unsuccessful attempt to develop a car that burns less fuel, causes less pollution and at the same time is more powerful An Israeli teenager, Tsion Baddash, may have the answer. A device he invented to address the problem recently hit the markets in several countries, including the United States and Britain, and is selling fast. Running time: 3:29 minutes
 Each year, millions of people around the world are treated for hip, knee or foot surgery, or lower limb neurological impairments, all of which require lengthy curative programs to enable the patients to walk again. A new Israeli system is now available which facilitates relearning the art of walking, and assists therapists in monitoring and assessing gait rehabilitation. Running time: 3:11 minutes
 Having amazed the world with its US electoral night hologram, the Petah Tikva based company Sport VU (Sportview) continues to prove that Israeli hi-tech has its rightful place amongst the best available. As its name implies, the core of Sport VU’s business centers on television sports coverage. The system is based on sophisticated tracking technology, giving TV spectators viewing abilities that were unattainable until now. Running time: 4:24 minutes
 The Israeli Hi-Tech sector continues to attract large foreign investment. Meet a group of American businessmen in Atlanta, Georgia, who claim that they are continually amazed at the amount of innovative science and groundbreaking technology produced in Israel. Recent figures show that the volume of bilateral trade is escalating rapidly.
 Record companies worldwide were devastated by the introduction of on-line music sharing, and have not yet recovered to pre-internet earning levels. However, it appears that they now do have a way to profit from music on the web.. This is thanks to a computer program developed at Tel Aviv University which accurately predicts who is going to be the next big pop idol. Running time: 3:46 minutes
 Scientists say that global warming is responsible for the lack of rainfall which is causing critical water shortages in many countries. In dry areas that traditionally suffer from minimal rainfall, the crisis has become acute. One Israeli company is offering a solution to provide ample fresh water to everyone, everywhere, by squeezing the precious liquid out of the air we breathe. Running Time: 3:12 minutes
 Israel's water worries are over! The largest seawater desalination plant in the world has begun supplying the country with some 100 cubic meters of fresh water a year or roughly 15 percent of the total annual household water consumed in Israel. The plant was constructed just south of Ashkelon on the Mediterranean Sea and is the first of five planned over the next 4 years. With this project running, Israel has strengthened its position as a world leader in the field. Several countries including China, Australia and the United States have expressed an interest in acquiring this technology. Running time: 4:08 minutes.
 Cinema lovers can now smell a good movie when they see one. At the Cinematrix in Haifa, the audience experiences "sensurround" in the fullest sense, including aroma, sound, moving seats ("smart chairs"), air, water, smoke, 3-D glasses and the feeling of traveling through space at astonishing speeds, almost touching the planets as they fly out of the screen. The technology allows each viewer to actually influence the action by remote control and revolutionize the way one watches movies. Cinematrix is Israel's contribution to the world of Cinema. Running time: 3:10 minutes
 Future scientists from Israel and around the World gathered for the “Kasefet International Physics Tournament For High School University Candidates” at the Weizman Institute. Teams learned the principles of lock making and lock breaking, designed and built their own pick-proof safes, and then tried to open the safes of competitor teams. Students, motivated by a love of Physics, also benefitted from the interaction with fellow students from different cultures. (running time 4:07 minutes)
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