The Weizmann Institute of Science and Mohamed bin Zayed University in the UAE to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence research
September 14, 2020 by Yael Edelman
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in the United Arab Emirates has been signed. Read more
Weizmann Institute scientists develop “sniff test” that predicts recovery of consciousness in brain-injured patients
May 1, 2020 by Yael Edelman
If an unconscious person responds to smell through a slight change in their nasal airflow pattern – they are likely to regain consciousness. Read more
A nose for the Coronavirus
April 3, 2020 by Yael Edelman
Along with fever, cough and shortness of breath – many coronavirus (COVID-19) patients report a temporary loss of their sense of smell. Read more
Intermittent Lockdown
April 1, 2020 by Yael Edelman
Think of dieting. You can fast for two months and lose weight, but you will probably die. Even if you survive, you will quickly gain weight again. Read more
South Korea invests in the Weizmann Institute
March 20, 2019 by Yael Edelman
Two South Korean concerns have committed to investing a total of $12 million in spinout companies incorporated by Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Read more
Beresheet’s lunar landing site revealed
March 18, 2019 by Yael Edelman
The main scientific instrument on board the Israeli Beresheet spacecraft, the SpaceIL Magnetometer (SILMAG), has now been successfully turned on in space and data returned to Earth. Read more
Dancing all the way to her doctorate
February 19, 2019 by Yael Edelman
Scientists are not generally required to display prowess in modern dance, but Dr. Roni Zohar of the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Science Teaching Department recently showed her moves in an award-winning science/dance video. Read more
Heading for the moon
February 12, 2019 by Yael Edelman
After an enterprise lasting nearly a decade, the Israeli unmanned moon mission “Beresheet” (Genesis) will soon take off from Earth, bound for the Moon’s rocky surface. Read more
The immune system’s fountain of youth
January 1, 2019 by Yael Edelman
If only we could keep our bodies young, healthy and energetic, even as we attain the wisdom of our years. Read more
