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Using deep learning methods and Google aerial and street images of palm trees, researchers can geolocate and examine infested trees anywhere.
BGU & ASU Awarded Prestigious Energy Cyber Grant
A competitive funding opportunity from the BIRD Foundation has granted researchers funds to secure the energy infrastructure of both countries.
BGU-led Consortium Awarded Prestigious Energy Grant
Winning consortium to receive up to $6 Million under the U.S.-Israel Energy Center Competitive Funding Opportunity managed by the BIRD Foundation.