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Do you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer? And that it’s on the rise, with greater incidence over the past 30 years? In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2013, almost 77,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone. Learn how the Weizmann Institute is fighting melanoma and skin cancer.
Gala Celebrates Science
Masha Leon dishes about the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science’s recent gala. Held at the legendary Pierre, it honored Sara and Prof. Michael Sela, a former Weizmann president and scientist who co-developed Copaxone®. The black-tie affair included remarks by Prof. Yadin Dudai and a sing-along led by Einat Sarouf.
Weather on the Outer Planets Only Goes So Deep
Neural Activity in Bats Measured In-Flight
Science Tips, March 2013
Turing Award to the Weizmann Institute’s Shafi Goldwasser for Advances that Revolutionized the Science of Cryptography
Science Tips, February 2013
Weizmann Honors Selas at Gala
Sara and Prof. Michael Sela were feted at the American Committee’s recent gala, hosted by the New York Region. Part of the Weizmann Institute family since 1950, Prof. Sela’s accomplishments include the drugs Copaxone® and Erbitux®. Click here to watch a video about the Selas and their beneficial impact on the Institute – and the world.
Since the ‘80s, when Voyager II discovered extremely high atmospheric winds on Uranus and Neptune, the vertical extent of those winds has been a scientific puzzle. Now, a team led by Weizmann’s Dr. Yohai Kaspi has found a way, based on a novel method for analyzing gravitational fields, to determine an upper limit for the atmospheric layer’s thickness.
Tribute Gifts: Recognizing Someone Special
Commemorate a birthday, new baby, wedding, graduation, or other special event in the lives of your family and friends. Honor the memory of a loved one by sharing your feelings and making a gift in their name. We will mail a card with your personal message. Your gift to science research offers hope for a better future...
How Do Bats and Rats Build Mental Maps?
“Science on NBC News” reports on neuroscience from Weizmann – courtesy of bats. Dr. Nachum Ulanovsky created tiny equipment worn by the bats while he tracks their brain signals, focusing on memory and navigation. Similar work is being conducted at Boston University as scientists seek to learn how mental maps are built.