In 2011, Cornell University and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. הטכניון joined forces to bring a tech university to New York City. Today, that mission comes to life with the dedication of the beautiful Cornell Tech’s Roosevelt Island campus – marking an unparalleled opportunity for job creation that will belong to the generations to come. tech.cornell.edu/opening | Mike Bloomberg

In October 2025, researchers at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology unveiled a "smart" biological glue that seals wounds in seconds. This tissue-friendly hydrogel mimics the natural adhesive properties of mollusks to bond effectively to wet and bleeding surfaces. The breakthrough material, developed using tannic acid and natural chemicals, can be prepared in just ten seconds for immediate use in emergency zones. It bonds to tissue within five to ten seconds, creating a strong seal that