Prospects and Risks from the Forefront of Artificial Intelligence
At Technion’s Tech.AI conference, 500 participants explored the future of AI—its breakthroughs, challenges, and ethical implications.
Research & Innovation
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and new technologies from the Technion.
Collaboration Framework Agreement Between the Technion and Pfizer Signed to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs
Technion and Pfizer have signed a collaboration framework to drive scientific breakthroughs by integrating artificial intelligence into drug development.
A Once-in-500-Year Event
On 9 October, astronomers observed GRB 221009A—the most energetic gamma-ray burst ever recorded. Remarkably, Technion physicists Professors Arnon Dar and Shlomo Dado had just published a paper predicting such an event’s energy and characteristics. Their “cannonball model” links gamma-ray bursts and cosmic rays, offering new insights into these rare cosmic phenomena.
Designing and Programming Living Computers
Technion and MIT scientists have engineered bacterial cells to function as living computers by integrating synthetic gene circuits that mimic neural networks. These programmable cells can perform logic operations and respond to environmental stimuli, offering promising applications in biomanufacturing and targeted therapies.
Lab-Grown Muscle Sucks Up Sugar to Fight Diabetes
Technion engineers lab-grown muscle tissue that absorbs excess sugar, reducing blood glucose in diabetic mice and opening doors to new diabetes treatments.
Technion’s Most Innovative Student Projects
Technion students showcase biomedical projects—from AI-driven fetal monitors to wearable fertility trackers—highlighting innovation in healthcare.
Ultra-Fast Camera Captures Microscopic Motion in Real Time
Technion scientists developed a single‑pixel camera that captures live microscopic motion at 2.4 MHz, marking a milestone in ultra-fast imaging.
Growing Lymph Vessels in a Lab
Technion scientists have successfully grown functional lymphatic vessels in vitro, offering potential new treatments for lymphatic disorders.
Technion Advances Fast-Charging Tech for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Technion researchers pinpoint electrode material and lithium-ion transport limits, unlocking breakthroughs for faster and safer electric vehicle charging.