Weizmann Institute of Science
Q-Factor emerges as Israel’s latest quantum computing developer with $24 million seed investment
The investment, which included NFX, TPY Capital, and Intel Capital, aims to commercialize a quantum computing project developed by professors from the Technion and Weizmann Institute.
Weizmann Institue, NASA discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Triennial report: Israeli science at the precipice
How do viruses outwit cellular immune systems?
Weizmann Institute scientists publish research showing the autonomous immune system that individual bacteria cells have.
Cancerous tumors can contain multiple species of fungi, new study finds
Malignant growths contain multiple species of fungi that differ according to the type of the tumor, according to the research, which has just been published in the journal Cell.
Opium usage dates back to ancient Israel, new study finds
While the world often historically associates the opium trade with the far east, Israeli researchers have found that the highly-potent drug played a major role in biblical times.
Neurons caught rapidly switching gears - study
Weizmann Institute's study suggests neurons are not programmed for a single task, but rather are highly dynamic and agile.
A surprising precision weapon against Crohn’s and ulcerative coli
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers found a way to kill inflammation-causing bacteria in the gut that causes inflammatory bowel disease by using viruses that infect them.
Israeli scientists make model synthetic mouse embryo with stem cells - study
The Synthetic embryo models could also eventually become a reliable source of cells, tissues and organs for transplantation.
Meet the monk who found heredity in a pea
Johann Mendel was born in 1822, in a small village in the Austrian Empire, to a family of limited means.
Why do pianos and guitars sound different?
Even when playing the same exact notes, each musical instrument sounds differently due to a variety of conditions.
The science and politics behind abortion
Following the justices’ decision, starting from the sixth week of pregnancy and in some cases even from the moment of conception, abortions became illegal in at least nine US states.
Israeli researchers use AI to reveal evidence of early uses of fire
A team of Israeli scientists say they have uncovered traces of fire dating back at least 800,000 years.
