New scientists The beauty and betrayal of crystals Dr. Dvir Gur is fascinated by crystals. But not the kind in your grandmother’s china cabinet — rather, the molecular crystals that many organisms construct in their cells. Date: November 4, 2021
Briefs The science of shmutz A Weizmann Institute-led research trio is studying how man-made pollutants are introducing unanticipated changes into soil chemistry and structure. Date: November 5, 2017
Special events Prizes for excellence Dame Vivien Duffield presented the Sir Charles Clore Prize to Dr. Merav Parter, who recently joined the Department of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics. Date: December 24, 2017