Breakthroughs, discoveries, and new technologies from the Technion.
Deciding whether to administer chemotherapy after surgery is one of the most challenging questions in early‑stage breast cancer care. While chemotherapy can reduce the risk of recurrence, most patients do not benefit from it and may experience significant short‑ and long‑term side effects. The central challenge is identifying, at the time of diagnosis, which patients are likely to benefit, and which are not.
Technion researchers have developed SafeWax, a bio-inspired spray coating that forms a thin, biodegradable, water-repellent layer on crops. This innovative technology can reduce the need for chemical pesticides by more than 50%, protect plants from disease and heat stress, and help lower agriculture’s environmental footprint.
A new theoretical breakthrough is reshaping how scientists control heat. By enabling unprecedented manipulation of heat conduction, this research opens the door to smarter thermal management across energy, engineering, and advanced materials.
New Technion research will advance a solution to strokes caused by a blockage of a major brain artery — known as a large vessel occlusion (LVO) — which are medical emergencies. If treatment is delayed, the consequences can be devastating: severe brain damage, disability, or death.
Last week, the Technion marked 25 years since the invention of the portable storage device – the Disk On Key – in a special event with Technion alumnus Dov Moran, the inventor of the USB flash drive.
Technion Researchers reveal complex interactions between heart disease and cancer, in the hope that their findings will lead to improved treatment for both conditions.
Technion scientists unveil a fast-acting bio-glue that bonds wet tissues in seconds—reducing bleeding, infections and the need for stitches.
The Technion has been awarded 5.75 million NIS in Mavri grants to develop engineered tissues aimed at heart rehabilitation and improving treatments for juvenile diabetes.
In a groundbreaking study, Technion researchers discovered that Bacillus bacteria form protective biofilms within desert dust particles, allowing them to endure extreme conditions during transport from the Sahara and Egypt to Israel. This finding sheds light on the resilience of microbial life and its potential impact on global ecosystems.
Technion cybersecurity researchers exposed a Gemini vulnerability where a “poisoned” calendar invite can trigger malicious AI commands—revealing unsettling risks in smart assistant misuse.
Technion students created “Safe Stations” – solar-powered, fortified bus shelters equipped with Wi‑Fi, phone charging, and LED alerts to protect commuters near conflict zones.
The Technion’s “Silent Angels” initiative unites researchers, clinicians, and families to advance Rett Syndrome research, offering hope through innovative approaches and fostering deep emotional connections.
