Zachy Hennessey

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Abigail Klein Leichman

A new treatment developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the IDF Medical Corps could significantly improve survival in cases of severe blood loss — a leading cause of preventable death in both military and civilian trauma. The team’s approach is based around activating a protein known as PKC-ε (or “Protein Kinase C epsilon, if you’re so inclined), shortly after hemorrhagic shock begins. In animal studies, this intervention more than doubled survival rates from 25% to 73%.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Yulia Karra

In the aftermath of the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing ongoing conflict, Israel has been experiencing what experts call its largest mental health crisis ever. An estimated 3 million Israelis have been affected mentally by the war, including thousands of teens displaced from their homes near Gaza and the northern border.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Yulia Karra

While Israel may be better known for its dramatic films and documentaries, the country has produced some notable entries in the horror genre too. From psychological thrillers to supernatural tales deeply rooted in Jewish folklore, these films showcase some of the lesser-known facets of Israeli cinema. Here are 10 Israeli horror films to add to your watch list. If you dare.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Abigail Klein Leichman

From the outside, Israel’s current moment might resemble an angry bees’ nest crammed into a tumble dryer — chaotic and in crisis. But for international investors eyeing the country’s climate-tech sector, there’s still plenty of honey to be found. The Climate Tech Status Report for 2024–2025, jointly released by the Israel Innovation Authority and PLANETech, paints a picture of an ecosystem that, despite global and local upheaval, is holding its ground — and in many ways, growing.

1 month ago | homelandsecuritynewswire.com | Zachy Hennessey

LIGHTNING STRIKESAI Model Predicts Lightning Wildfires with 90% AccuracyPublished 7 May 2025Israeli researchers use seven years of weather and satellite data to predict future wildfires caused by lightning strikes. They say lightning never strikes twice, but it might be possible to find out where it’s going to strike next, thanks to a new AI model developed by Bar-Ilan University (BIU) researchers.