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A 'tugboat' for airplanes that saves fuel
Answers.com
Acquisition of the world's most popular Q&A site by Summit Partners will further fuel the website's quest to become the ultimate destination for answers.


IAI 'tugboat'
A unique new towing system for airplanes developed in Israel slashes jet fuel costs and is taking off with pilots, and environmentalists too.
Technology

Environment

Cleaner hospital hands, fewer hospital viruses


Venture capital with a conscience
Hyginex
Innovative Israeli computer-based hand-washing system aims to stop the spread of infections via a wristband device worn by every staff member.

Dualis sovial venture
Dualis Social Venture Fund provides resources for 'social businesses' that aim to empower society's underdogs through solid entrepreneurship.
Health

Social Action

Ice Hockey - a cold sport for a hot country

Putting the 'pop' back into soda pop
ice hockey
Toronto it's not, but Metulla's Canada Centre provides a cool venue for immigrant and native Israelis thirsting for fast-paced fun on the ice.

SodaStream
An Israeli entrepreneur has infused fizz back into carbonated drink company SodaStream, and today its machines adorn kitchen counters in 39 countries.

Culture

People