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A new approach by Prof. Assaf Vardi explains what happens when viral infection causes massive algal blooms in the ocean to disappear

Supporting the next generation at Weizmann, where home meets discovery

Prof. Yifat Merbl’s bold research mapping the products found in the ‘cellular garbage can’ is winning her accolades in scientific circles and beyond

Inspired by nature’s own designs, Prof. Ulyana Shimanovich is spinning a new vision for protective gear

The Davidson Institute of Science Education is bringing talented students from Israel’s periphery closer to scientific discovery

After a missile strike devastated their labs, scientists from the Sussman Building found strength in the people and new spaces around them

Currently in progress, this 35-acre corridor is designed to preserve high-quality open spaces while advancing goals in education, trail accessibility, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. The Greenway positions the Weizmann Institute as a leader in sustainable campus design and environmental stewardship by creating opportunities for hands-on climate research, ecological studies, and environmental education, preparing the next generation of scientists to address global sustainability challenges.

The original building that established the Weizmann Institute (then called the Daniel Sieff Research Institute) in 1934 and was the site of Dr. Chaim Weizmann’s laboratory and office will be converted into a national heritage center. Plans include a 100-seat auditorium; a room for meetings with VIP guests; and offices for visiting scholars conducting science-related humanities research.

Dr. Raya Faigenbaum-Romm is uncovering why identical bacteria behave differently—and why some treatments fail

How ‘niche’ research by Prof. Neta Erez may save lives

Dr. Leshem Choshen is working on collaborative development of large language models

Dr. Tamar Ben-Shaanan studies the surprising role of pain-generating nerves in healing skin and aiding tissue regeneration

Dr. Nir Galili investigates how a ‘mineral archive’ chronicles ancient climate

Prof. Ehud Hrushovski uses logical frameworks to unlock mathematical mysteries

Dr. Tom Manovitz uses precision laser systems to trap and manipulate atoms, shedding new light on quantum phenomena

Dr. Alejandro Aguilera Castrejón expected to turn his love of animals into a career studying wildlife in the jungle. But a single course on developmental biology redirected his interest from creatures of the wild to molecular biology and embryo development. 

Weizmann scientists are using artificial intelligence to tackle the most challenging questions in sustainability