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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.
Carl Zimmer writes in The New York Times about major advances toward revealing the coronavirus’s secrets – including by Weizmann’s Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar.
October 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
The Weather Channel covers Weizmann research shedding light on our control of fire, reporting that “early humans had a good understanding of the effects of heating the stone before flaking it into blades.”
October 05, 2020
A team of archaeologists, including from Weizmann, made 3D scans of ancient pottery that may show the original dimensions of this unit of biblical measurement. The Jerusalem Post reports.
September 30, 2020
Quanta Magazine reports on findings, including by Prof. Rony Paz and team, that help quantify why our varying perceptions of time are important.
September 24, 2020
As The Jerusalem Post reports, Phytolon – the company based on discoveries by Prof. Asaph Aharoni – has received funding for development of its natural, non-synthetic food coloring.
September 20, 2020
The New Yorker covers the incredible potential of designer proteins – including the work of Prof. Sarel Fleishman.
September 18, 2020
The Jerusalem Post reports on the Institute’s recent discovery of a large variety of antiviral substances that have the potential to help fighting viral diseases.
September 17, 2020
The Times of Israel covers Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar’s recent discovery of proteins produced by people who have had COVID, and which could pave the way to new drugs.
September 15, 2020
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