News
-
-
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and JLTV Partner to Produce a Series On Science Innovation from Israel
Original programming on JLTV will include interviews, lab visits, and expert commentary, introducing millions of households across the U.S. to the Weizmann Institute’s remarkable accomplishments.
-
Science and Peace
February 2010
Prof. Daniel Zajfman, President of the Weizmann Institute of Science, contributed an essay on science and peace to a special-edition publication of Seed magazine.
-
Jewish Agency, Weizmann Institute Send 3 Ethiopian Teens to Space Camp
The Jewish Agency's Sparks of Science program and the Weizmann Institute sent three Ethiopian teens to Turkey to participate in an international space camp.
-
-
-
Weizmann Institute Invention Lets Disabled People Steer a Wheelchair and Communicate by Sniffing
The revolutionary, easy-to-use device is being investigated for other uses as well, such as a “third arm” for surgeons and pilots.
-
Weizmann Institute of Science Ranks High in "Best Places to Work in Academia" Survey
The Weizmann Institute ranked second among the top international academic institutions on The Scientist magazine’s 2010 survey of “Best Places to Work in Academia.”
-
An Explosive Pair: Discovery of a New Type of Supernova May Shed Light on Universal Mysteries
A new type of supernova has been discovered by Weizmann scientists and an international team. This previously unknown type of explosion has raised questions about our universe—and may answer some, too.
-
-
-
Unraveling Stress: Understanding the Mechanisms for Coping
Unregulated stress can lead to diabetes, heart disease, depression, and many other conditions. Thankfully, Dr. Alon Chen is investigating the body’s stress response, and hopes to develop tools for managing stress-related...
-
Advancing Medicine: From Proteins to Personalized Treatments
By identifying network motifs—common recurring patterns—in the way proteins interact, Prof. Uri Alon is laying the groundwork for the future of medicine: therapies tailored to each person's needs.
-
Understanding Alzheimer’s
Prof. Joel Sussman has spent years studying Alzheimer's disease. His ongoing research holds promise not only for better understanding, but also for improveid medicines to treat this devastating conditon.
-
To receive a hard copy of our publication WeizmannNow please click here to subscribe.