Weizmann Institute of Science
Weizmann Institue, NASA discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed
“This research helps us understand how planets form and evolve… by studying what’s happening inside Jupiter, we get closer to understanding how planets like ours came to be.”
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Triennial report: Israeli science at the precipice
TAU discovers breakthough mechanism for treating deadliest type of skin cancer
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.
Weizmann Institute professor becomes first Israeli to win prestigious Kavli award
Prof. Sagiv secured this year’s Nanoscience prize for his team's pioneering work on self-assembling monolayers on solid substrates within the field of nanochemistry.
