• Donate Fighting Coronavirus
  • About Us
    • Education
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • The Campus
    • Careers
  • Our Achievements
    • Cancer
    • Technology
    • Education
    • Our Planet
    • Health & Medicine
    • Physical World
  • Get Involved
    • Partners in Science
    • Estate & Planned Giving
    • Attend an Event
    • Gift Opportunities
    • project based fundraising
  • News & Media
    • Coronavirus
    • Feature Stories
    • News Releases
    • In The News
    • Video Gallery
    • Ad Campaigns
    • The Weizmann Effect
  • Blog
  • Contact
Donate
Contact
X
About Us
  • Education
  • Our Mission
  • Our History
  • Board of Directors
  • The Campus
  • Careers
About Us

Founded in 1944, the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science develops philanthropic support for the Weizmann Institute in Israel, and advances its mission of science for the benefit of humanity.

Our Achievements
  • Cancer
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Our Planet
  • Health & Medicine
  • Physical World
Our Achievements

The Weizmann Institute’s fundamental research has led to discoveries and applications with a major impact on the scientific community and on the quality of life for millions worldwide.

Get Involved
  • Partners in Science
  • Estate & Planned Giving
  • Attend an Event
  • Gift Opportunities
  • project based fundraising
Get Involved

Join a community of dedicated people who share the Weizmann Institute’s commitment to shaping a better world through science.

News & Media
  • Coronavirus
  • Feature Stories
  • News Releases
  • In The News
  • Video Gallery
  • Ad Campaigns
  • The Weizmann Effect
News & Media

Learn about the Weizmann Institute’s latest groundbreaking discoveries and the American Committee’s activities across the country.

Blog
  • The Curiosity Review
Blog

Popular science for the curious-minded: The Curiosity Review brings discovery to life.

Fighting Coronavirus Donate
  • All
  • Cancer
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Our Planet
  • Health & Medicine
  • Physical World
  • Culture & Community
  • Coronavirus
X
  • Protecting Our Planet
    Plastic is Blowing in the Wind

    REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 23, 2020—As the plastic in our oceans breaks up into smaller and smaller bits without breaking down chemically, the resulting microplastics are becoming a serious ecological problem. A new study by the Weizmann Institute of Science...

    December 23, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    Plant Power: Nourishing and Healing the World

    In this video discussion, renowned plant scientist Prof. Asaph Aharoni takes us on a tour of his lab before sitting down to talk about his research. He particularly focuses on using plants to improve health and tackle major problems such as hunger and malnutrition.

    December 17, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    The Mass of Human-Made Materials Now Equals the Planet’s Biomass

    REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 9, 2020—The mass of all human-produced materials – concrete, steel, plastics, asphalt, etc. – has now grown to equal the mass of all life on the planet, its biomass.

    December 09, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    2020 Marks the Point When Human-Made Materials Outweigh All the Living Things on Earth, a New Study Finds
    Time Magazine

    Time Magazine covers the recent research by Prof. Ron Milo revealing the massive impact humans – and our stuff – are having on the planet.

    December 09, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    Human-Made Materials May Now Outweigh All Living Things on Earth, Report Finds
    CNN

    Reporting on Prof. Ron Milo’s recent research, CNN states that “humans have changed the planet with staggering speed.”

    December 09, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    Small Urban Groves Help Fight Big Climate Changes
    Israel21C

    Postdoc Rafat Qubaja – who studies with the legendary Prof. Dan Yakir – explains how “urban orchards and green spaces can contribute to a range of ecosystem services” in this Israel21C profile.

    October 07, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    Israeli Researchers Discover Underground Cooperation Between Trees
    Xinhua

    As Xinhua reports, Weizmann scientists found that networks of fungi connect the roots of different tree species, meaning that a mixed forest may be more resilient and stable.

    July 01, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    The Grand Old Trees of the World are Dying, Leaving Forests Younger and Shorter
    National Geographic

    National Geographic writes about the alarming impacts of climate change on the world’s large trees – and, thus, the planet. Weizmann’s Dr. Tamir Klein, who is featured, says: “We’re dealing with a very tough situation. It’s a race to the unknown.”

    May 28, 2020

  • Protecting Our Planet
    Why the Future of Agriculture Lies in Israel’s Desert
    Israel21c

    Farmers in arid areas of India need no convincing that the climate is changing under their feet. Their income is drying up along with their groundwater wells, forcing many to give up farming.

    March 02, 2020

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Next
Our Achievements

Our Achievements

Learn more about remarkable Weizmann Institute achievements that are enhancing and transforming our lives.

Learn More
tree of life

Start a Project-Based Fundraiser

Support a life-changing project, and use the power of crowdfunding to inspire others to join you.

Learn More
 
 
tree of life

Sign Up for Our E-Newsletter

Get the latest news and breakthroughs from the Weizmann Institute of Science.

About Us
  • Education
  • Our Mission
  • Our History
  • Board of Directors
  • The Campus
  • Careers
Our Achievements
  • Fighting Cancer
  • Advancing Technology
  • Enriching Education
  • Protecting Our Planet
  • Improving Health & Medicine
  • Exploring the Physical World
Get Involved
  • Partners in Science
  • Estate & Planned Giving
  • Attend an Event
  • Gift Opportunities
Blog: Curiosity Review
About Us
Our Achievements
Get Involved
News & Media Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy Gift Acceptance Policy Financial Information

©2021 American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science