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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 critical point for planet Earth, the role of science and its ability to provide transformative scientific solutions to our planet’s most pressing crisis is pivotal. Weizmann Institute scientists are tackling core issues affecting climate change and are engaged in sustainability research that is driven by an unprecedented sense of urgency. For the future of humanity
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 of water and create green, new sustainable materials. At this critical point for planet Earth, the role of science and its ability to provide transformative scientific solutions to our planet’s most pressing crisis is pivotal. Weizmann Institute scientists are tackling core issues affecting climate change and are engaged in sustainability research that is driven by an unprecedented sense of urgency. For the future of humanity.
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 a newly signed partnership between NASA and Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
ULTRASAT is a premier project of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency. The telescope is expected to revolutionize scientists’ ability to detect and analyze transient events in the universe, such as neutron star mergers and supernova explosions.
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 oxygen to oxidize this organic matter, much like we do in the process of aerobic respiration. Once the oxygen runs out, most of the remaining organic matter is consumed by other microbes in an anaerobic respiration process called “microbial sulfate reduction.” In this process, the organic matter is oxidized by sulfate, the fifth most abundant ion in seawater. The sulfate is reduced to sulfide, a small molecule with the distinctive odor of rotten eggs. But in the presence of iron, sulfide is sequestered in a much more appealing (and less smelly) state: the iron-sulfide mineral pyrite, also known as “fool’s gold” because of its golden appearance and relatively low market value.
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 shelters among its thick vegetation to the positive impact it has on Earth’s climate, thanks in part to photosynthesis, which removes carbon dioxide from the air, thereby mitigating the effects of global warming. Cutting down tropical evergreen forests has played a significant role in exacerbating the climate crisis, and many environmental initiatives focus on rehabilitating destroyed forests or planting new trees. However, even if we were to cover the entire surface of the planet with trees, the resultant massive photosynthetic force would still not suffice to absorb the huge surplus of carbon dioxide – the major greenhouse gas – that has been pumped into the atmosphere during the past 150 years of human activity.
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 pollutants that lead to health problems, and learn how our scientists are working to maintain a healthy environment for a healthy population. The next 10 years are crucial. Our goal is to make them count.
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 nations. The Center for Climate Research at the Weizmann Institute of Science will bring together experts from around the world in order to help save the world.
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 effort to improve the future through conserving biodiversity. The next 10 years are crucial. Our goal is to make them count.
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 of power for kingdoms, yet despite the vast number of historical texts about the city, there are still gaps in its absolute chronology. Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science, in collaboration with a team of archaeologists from the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem, Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, have now managed to put together a detailed chronology of Iron Age Jerusalem, when the city would have served as the capital of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The findings of this study are being published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA (PNAS).
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 developing new materials that are both sustainable and use less energy.