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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 future of humanity.
Jun 13, 2022... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—June 13, 2022—They say that where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers are working hard to investigate tha ... Read more
Jun 24, 2022... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—June 23, 2022—Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have ... Read more
Jul 18, 2022... Homo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position? On this episode, “Human Story,” Dr. Liat ... Read more
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Aug 24, 2022... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—August 24, 2022—Even during such routine tasks as a daily stroll, our brain sometimes needs to shift gears, switching from navigating the city t ... Read more
Dec 08, 2022... Can the Collective Wisdom of Bugs Help Solve Human Problems? ... Read more
Jan 25, 2023... Researchers have for years tried to discover what determines “resilience to stress,” a term describing the ability to adapt to difficult situations and to overc ... Read more
Aug 02, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—August 2, 2023—Scientific excellence requires diversity – research conducted by people from different backgrounds and with varied worldviews. Th ... Read more
Dec 06, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 6, 2023— The images of Israeli child hostages being freed from Hamas captivity are heartwarming, but for most of these children, the re ... Read more
Dec 21, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—December 21, 2023—All land mammals have tear glands in their eyes, but, until recently, the human tearing experience was considered unique. Afte ... Read more
Jan 21, 2024... Women’s tears can reduce male aggression, new study claims ... Read more
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