Weizmann Compass

Olfaction is vital to survival, from finding food to avoiding predators. Now, a group of Weizmann Institute neuroscientists, led by Prof. Noam Sobel in the Department of Neurobiology, have shown that the very act of breathing in through our noses can help us think better.

The Weizmann Institute’s Prof. Dan Yakir has won the Israel Prize for his groundbreaking insights into the impact of semi-arid forests on the global climate.

The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program represents a large-scale effort to cultivate deeper scientific ties between North America and Israel.

They are young, smart, and passionate about science. Weizmann Institute graduate students are the face of Israel’s next generation of scientists, and earlier this month their talents were on display in a series of meetings with North American supporters.

When scientific breakthroughs happen in academic research laboratories, how are they brought to the marketplace for the benefit of all? Professor Emeritus David Mirelman explores this topic in his recently released book, Not for Profit: The Business of Academic Scientific Research. 

Collaboration has a long pedigree at the Weizmann Institute, enabling scientists to make a collective impact on critical challenges. 

Dr. Fabiola Gianotti, a 2018 PhD honoris causea recipient, is the first female Director-General of CERN. 

The new Knell Center for Microbiology will support Weizmann scientists as they explore this avenue and work to harness the power of ‘good’ microbial diversity.

Dedicated Weizmann Institute friends Dr. Ellen and Harvey Knell recently established the new Knell Family Center for Microbiology.

A new recruit to the Department of Molecular Genetics, Dr. Antebi is the latest Weizmann scientist to bring to bear his training and expertise in physics to the life sciences.

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have revealed a previously unknown molecular mechanism underlying anxiety.

Science teaching experts from around the world convened on campus in January to mark the 50th anniversary of the Department of Science Teaching.

The annual Science on Tap event, initiated and operated by Yivsam Azgad and the Department of Media Relations, continues to quench a citywide thirst for knowledge from the barstools of Tel Aviv.

Watch via the live link: Israel's first unmanned spacecraft is about to touch down on the Moon today. The landing is expected at 10:45 pm Israel time, 3:45 pm EST in the US. Israel will become the 4th country to sucessfully land a spacecraft on the Moon.

Not all breast milk is created equal. Two female alumnae founded MyMilk to assist breastfeeding mothers to diagnose difficulties and measure milk quality.

Prof. Erez Berg and Dr. Michal Rivlin receive a prestigious award for innovative, young Israeli scientists.

The 70th Meeting of the International Board kicked off with a masterful evening of art and science.