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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.
May 04, 2023... How can trees help us deal with climate change? Weizmann Institute researchers are working on enhancing trees' ability to slow down global warming. At this cr ... Read more
May 04, 2023... Did you know it takes about 2,700 liters of water to dye one single cotton T-shirt? We are developing cotton in different colors, which would save huge amounts ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/feature-stories/seeing-the-universe-like-never-before/
Jun 07, 2023... In early 2026, NASA will launch Israel’s first space telescope – the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite, or ULTRASAT – into high-Earth orbit, as part of ... Read more
Nov 23, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—November 23, 2023—Organic debris slowly settles into the seabed, where it is consumed by microorganisms. Initially, some microbes use molecular ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/the-solar-forest/
Nov 21, 2023... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—November 21, 2023—A verdant forest is one of the most iconic symbols of the power of nature, from the abundance of plant and animal life that sh ... Read more
Mar 25, 2024... How are environmental pollutants affecting our health? And what can we do about it? Watch what the Weizmann Institute of Science is doing to study the pollutant ... Read more
Apr 11, 2024... Changes to the climate will have profound implications for our wellbeing, food production, and international peace. This is especially true for developing natio ... Read more
Apr 11, 2024... Reduced rainfall is affecting crops and food production throughout the world. Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science are studying the results in an eff ... Read more
https://weizmann-usa.org/news-media/news-releases/beating-the-plateau/
Apr 30, 2024... REHOVOT, ISRAEL—April 30, 2024—Jerusalem has been inhabited continuously for thousands of years, serving as both a center of religious significance and a seat o ... Read more
May 16, 2024... As our technology and lifestyles evolve, humans are consuming more and more while wasting an enormous amount of resources. Weizmann Institute scientists are dev ... Read more
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