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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.
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
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
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
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
Reporting on Prof. Ron Milo’s recent research, CNN states that “humans have changed the planet with staggering speed.”
December 09, 2020
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
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
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
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
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