He weaves magical, intricate tales, avoids the role of preacher, and sees writing as a meticulous, painstaking form of craft.

Getting to know Triton—just one of 14 moons known to orbit the planet Neptune, Earth’s very distant neighbor—might seem a surprising goal for a scientific space mission.

Different tumors have different bacteria. What does it mean for treatment? Cancer cells are comfy havens for bacteria, and many cancer types have their own unique populations of bacteria residing inside of tumor cells. This is the finding of a groundbreaking study by Dr. Ravid Strassman and his team.

Former Soviet refusenik donates his Genesis Prize money to pandemic needs worldwide.

Prof. Ido Amit determined what differentiates COVID-19 progress in seriously ill patients, versus those who are only mildly affected. 

Folding together creativity and calculation, the flexigon is a new hit from the Davidson Institute of Science Education.
 

AI is reshaping our lives—and revolutionizing science
 

The brain and body maintain a continuous dialogue based on internal sensing of bodily states. Dr. Yoav Livneh, who will join the faculty of the Weizmann Institute in August, explores this ‘conversation’.

Dr. Amir Bahar’s Nurami Medical makes post-op recovery faster, safer
 

Imagine a doctor peering into a patient’s head—from miles away—and diagnosing impending brain damage from an expanding blood clot, by simply glancing at a mobile device. That ability is close at hand.

Teachers worldwide are taking a crash course in digital learning. A new Weizmann system called PeTeL,which uses AI to personalize remote classroom learning, has become a popular solution.

Prof. Alon Chen began his term as Weizmann Institute President on Dec. 1. A neuroscientist, he has elucidated brain mechanisms for stress regulation, and the relevance to psychiatric disorders. Here, he discusses science, leadership, and his vision for the future.

Incoming Weizmann Institute of Science President Prof. Alon Chen spoke to the International Board and friends on November 11, outlining his vision and plans for the future. Read his speech here.