Weizmann Institute of Science
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Congratulations to Dr. Ayan Maity of the Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science Department, upon being awarded the Best Oral Presentation Award at the NMRS conference
September 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Ayan Maity of the Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science Department, upon being awarded the Best Oral Presentation Award at the NMRS conference
Congratulations to Dr. Ranit Kedmi of the Systems Immunology Department, upon being awarded the Vallee Scholar Award
September 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Ranit Kedmi of the Systems Immunology Department, upon being awarded the Vallee Scholar Award
A new AI model, called Brain-IT, can “read” your brain activity and reconstruct what you see with striking speed and accuracy >> bit.ly/mind-read-eng
September 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
A new AI model, called Brain-IT, can “read” your brain activity and reconstruct what you see with striking speed and accuracy >> bit.ly/mind-read-eng
When conditions change suddenly, survival becomes harder to predict.
Don’t miss episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
Don’t miss episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
September 14, 2026 at 7:39 AM
When conditions change suddenly, survival becomes harder to predict.
Don’t miss episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
Don’t miss episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
How many viruses does it take to launch an infection? Scientists have discovered the cellular threshold that can determine whether a herpesvirus becomes active or lies dormant >> bit.ly/tip-point-eng
September 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
How many viruses does it take to launch an infection? Scientists have discovered the cellular threshold that can determine whether a herpesvirus becomes active or lies dormant >> bit.ly/tip-point-eng
Congratulations to Dr. Nir Galili, Dr. Natanella Illouz-Eliaz, Dr. Tom Manovitz and Dr. Tamar Rott Shaham upon being awarded the Beresheet Grant from the Israel Science Foundation
September 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Nir Galili, Dr. Natanella Illouz-Eliaz, Dr. Tom Manovitz and Dr. Tamar Rott Shaham upon being awarded the Beresheet Grant from the Israel Science Foundation
Congratulations to Prof. Eran Elinav of the Systems Immunology Department on his appointment to the Microbiome Subcommittee of the U.S. Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistance
September 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Eran Elinav of the Systems Immunology Department on his appointment to the Microbiome Subcommittee of the U.S. Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Congratulations to Prof. Robert Krauthgamer of the Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Department, upon being awarded the Best Paper award at the European Symposium on Algorithms (ESA 2026)
September 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Robert Krauthgamer of the Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Department, upon being awarded the Best Paper award at the European Symposium on Algorithms (ESA 2026)
In the lab, yeast can get surprisingly social.
Episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
Episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
September 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
In the lab, yeast can get surprisingly social.
Episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
Episode 4 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/6VG6...
Congratulations to Dr. Leeat Yankielowicz-Keren of the Molecular Cell Biology Department, upon being awarded the 2026 ERC Starting Grant
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September 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Leeat Yankielowicz-Keren of the Molecular Cell Biology Department, upon being awarded the 2026 ERC Starting Grant
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Congratulations to Prof. Vered Rom-Kedar of the Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Department, upon being selected as a member of the Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowship
September 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Vered Rom-Kedar of the Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Department, upon being selected as a member of the Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowship
A Weizmann Institute of Science study shows that children as young as 2nd grade can reason like scientists - if we ask them the right way >> bit.ly/know-how-eng
September 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM
A Weizmann Institute of Science study shows that children as young as 2nd grade can reason like scientists - if we ask them the right way >> bit.ly/know-how-eng
We, the Weizmann Institute of Science community, deeply mourn the passing of Prof. Ada Yonath - Nobel Laureate and a Model of Scientific Perseverance. May her memory be a blessing.
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August 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
We, the Weizmann Institute of Science community, deeply mourn the passing of Prof. Ada Yonath - Nobel Laureate and a Model of Scientific Perseverance. May her memory be a blessing.
bit.ly/ada-yonath-eng
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XENONnT offers an unprecedented glimpse into one of nature’s rarest interactions. Project member Prof. Ranny Budnik of the Weizmann Institute of Science: “We have entered an era in which we can see things that were previously beyond our reach” >> bit.ly/XENONnT-eng
August 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
XENONnT offers an unprecedented glimpse into one of nature’s rarest interactions. Project member Prof. Ranny Budnik of the Weizmann Institute of Science: “We have entered an era in which we can see things that were previously beyond our reach” >> bit.ly/XENONnT-eng
When scientists weigh life on Earth, the numbers tell a different story. Don’t miss episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PM8...
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August 31, 2026 at 7:20 AM
When scientists weigh life on Earth, the numbers tell a different story. Don’t miss episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PM8...
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Weizmann Institute researchers discover that transient intestinal inflammation can leave irreversible changes in the gut lining, leading to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The findings point to new directions for treatment and early detection >> bit.ly/gut-remember...
August 26, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Weizmann Institute researchers discover that transient intestinal inflammation can leave irreversible changes in the gut lining, leading to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The findings point to new directions for treatment and early detection >> bit.ly/gut-remember...
"In agriculture, we are mimicking evolution, and in a way accelerating it."
Episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/1hl9...
Episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/1hl9...
August 25, 2026 at 8:44 AM
"In agriculture, we are mimicking evolution, and in a way accelerating it."
Episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/1hl9...
Episode 3 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now >> open.spotify.com/episode/1hl9...
Congratulations to Prof. Lucio Frydman of the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, upon being awarded the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) Professorship Grant
August 20, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Lucio Frydman of the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, upon being awarded the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) Professorship Grant
“It sounds like science fiction. It's possible.” Episode 2 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now - links in the comments >> open.spotify.com/episode/2UjX...
August 17, 2026 at 11:22 AM
“It sounds like science fiction. It's possible.” Episode 2 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts is out now - links in the comments >> open.spotify.com/episode/2UjX...
Known to shape the brain before birth, this master switch is repurposed in the adult brain to regulate mental and metabolic networks >> bit.ly/stress-switc...
August 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Known to shape the brain before birth, this master switch is repurposed in the adult brain to regulate mental and metabolic networks >> bit.ly/stress-switc...
Over 200K views - and this is just the beginning. Discover “The Sound of Science: Future Feasts” - episodes 1&2 are available now >> open.spotify.com/show/033rhz2...
August 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Over 200K views - and this is just the beginning. Discover “The Sound of Science: Future Feasts” - episodes 1&2 are available now >> open.spotify.com/show/033rhz2...
Not every DNA mistake gets fixed. Researchers in Dr. Ariel Afek's lab uncover how repair enzymes choose which genetic damage deserves attention >> bit.ly/DNA-repair-en
August 13, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Not every DNA mistake gets fixed. Researchers in Dr. Ariel Afek's lab uncover how repair enzymes choose which genetic damage deserves attention >> bit.ly/DNA-repair-en
Congratulations to Prof. Reshef Tenne of the Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science Department, upon being elected as a member of the European Academy of Engineering
August 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations to Prof. Reshef Tenne of the Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science Department, upon being elected as a member of the European Academy of Engineering
What if improving wheat came at an unexpected cost? That's one of the questions explored in Episode 2 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts. Listen now >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKPC...
August 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
What if improving wheat came at an unexpected cost? That's one of the questions explored in Episode 2 of The Sound of Science: Future Feasts. Listen now >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKPC...
Congratulations to Dr. Shira Tanny of the Mathematics Department upon receiving an Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowship
August 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Shira Tanny of the Mathematics Department upon receiving an Institute of Advanced Studies Fellowship