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Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot have created a new composite plastic that degrades easily using bacteria that is cheap, strong and simple to prepare.  Seeking to create a composite plastic that would meet the needs of industry while also being environmentally friendly, the researchers decided to focus on commonplace, inexpensive source […]

Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science has been recognized as one the world’s top 10 research institutions in the annual rankings produced by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands.  The list, known as the Leiden Ranking, places Weizmann tenth for overall quality of research, joining such institutions as […]

The Israeli creators of a computer that uses lasers to carry out complex tasks at the speed of light have been awarded a total of €12.5 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC).  LightSolver‘s supercomputer is the creation of the company’s CEO Dr. Ruti Ben Shlomi and CTO Dr. Chene Tradonsky, physicists at the Weizmann […]

There’s a common situation that occurs during a doctor’s visit. The patient comes in with an ailment, perhaps it’s a cough, a congested chest or ear ache.  The doctor raises possibilities of what could be causing the sickness – pneumonia, strep throat, an ear infection and so on. Chests are listened to, ears are examined, […]

Lumus Optics is using the world’s oldest optic technology—mirrors—with a modern high-tech twist to help create the cutting edge of stylish augmented reality (AR) glasses, which could be on the market for everyday users within a decade. Steeped in a background of military and medical applications technology, Lumus has now set its sights on revolutionizing […]

Eight Israel-based researchers are among 100 new members worldwide in the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) for leading members of the life sciences community.   The organization says the new members and another 20 new associate members are being recognized for accomplishments across the spectrum of life science research, including work on infectious diseases, ocean […]

A far cry from the pop culture depiction as the sole domain of barefoot hippies seeking enlightenment in a woody glade, scientists are exploring the use of psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.  One such investigation is being carried out at Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel’s respected public […]

An Israeli medtech venture studio is working with international innovators in the field and global pharmaceutical giants to work on technologically advanced solutions to some of the most challenging diseases facing humanity.  Founded in 2021 as an initiative of the Israel Innovation Authority, Rehovot-based Aion Labs has taken a ground-up approach to healthcare R&D – […]

The creator of a computer that uses lasers to carry out complex tasks at the speed of light has announced a breakthrough in high-performance computing.  LightSolver’s new LPU100 system is powered by 100 lasers and can solve the most challenging of problems with up to 120100 combinations.  The computer was created by LightSolver CEO Dr. […]

Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science have discovered two molecules that could slow, and even reverse, the effects of the incurable and neurodegenerative Huntington’s disease.  Huntington’s disease stops parts of the brain from working properly over time. People living with the disease develop uncontrollable dance-like movements and abnormal body postures, as well as problems […]

Israeli medtech startup Sequentify, which screens DNA sequences in order to diagnose diseases, has received a grant for its new project from the Israel Innovation Authority, the branch of the government dedicated to promoting the country’s tech sector.  The grant is part of a $1.3 million project to develop the startup’s targeted sequencing panel for […]

A former Israel Defense Forces officer is determined to enrich the diet of the combat soldiers he once trained by revolutionizing the recipe for traditional Ethiopian flatbread he ate at home growing up.  Injera is a spongy, slightly sour flatbread made from the seeds of teff grass, a staple in the Ethiopian and Eritrean diet […]

A new study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science shows that human tears contain chemicals that reduce aggression in others.  The research, according to the Weizmann Institute, provides an answer to the unsolved question of why people cry.  The study, which has been published in US journal PLOS Biology, found that when men […]

The Weizmann Institute of Science has announced a new program that will support international collaboration between its own researchers and researchers in Canada to advance the understanding of the brain and its disorders. The Brain Canada & Weizmann Institute of Science Team Grants program has a grant of 1.5 million Canadian dollars (approx. $1.1 million) […]

A visit to the bakery usually involves temptation by cupcakes or pastries in enticing hues of orange, pink and purple. What if we could create those vibrant shades of sweet treats without artificial additives and as naturally as bread rises?  Israeli startup Phytolon (a combination of phyto, the Greek word for plant, and lon, Arabic […]