Notations From the Grid (Mid-Week Edition): On Israel

Please enjoy this courtesy of Israel21 on all at the forefront in Israel helping to create a "Vision of the Possible":

#WorldProblemSolvers

10 incredible Israeli techs that are transforming lives worldwide

In his new book, Solution Nation, author David Wanetick profiles 62 Israeli companies addressing pain points that threaten life itself or lower quality of life.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

#VolcanoRelief

Israeli aid team arrives in volcano-struck Guatemala

Humanitarian organization IsraAID sends team to Guatemala to distribute relief after volcanic eruption kills 62. ZAKA-trained volunteers already on location.

By Nicky Blackburn

#LookNoHands

Hands-free cursor controller invented by disabled IDF vet

Crescent, intended for people with upper-limb limitations, controls any Bluetooth-enabled device via arm motions.

By Abigail Klein Leichman

#FragilePregnancies

Cracking the mystery of why first pregnancies are more fragile

Israeli study shows ‘natural killer cells’ produce helpful proteins in the uterus and retain memory for better supporting the next pregnancy

By Brian Blum

#RisingStars

15 songs by Israeli artists breaking out on the world stage

By Rebecca Stadlen Amir