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Since many of the Weizmann Institute of Science faculty members, students, and administrators are at the top of their respective fields, they are highlighted by various media outlets for their achievements and work.
Press Releases are issued from the Institute on a regular basis highlighting recent cutting-edge discoveries. In addition, Weizmann Institute of Science professors have written articles for leading newspapers and have been interviewed by many different major news outlets.
This page offers the latest press releases, media items, and topics of special interest concerning the Weizmann Institute of Science and Weizmann Canada.

Press releases:

New Invention at the Weizmann Institute: Enables Severely Disabled People to Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing

A fascinating new study combines snakes with brain imaging in order to uncover neural mechanisms associated with "courage"

The discovery of a new type of supernova may shed light on some universal mysteries

Weizmann Institute scientists discover: A Gene that Ties Stress to Obesity and Diabetes

Darwin’s Finch and the Evolution of Smell
Sequenced zebra finch genome hints that smell may play a role in the birds’ communication

Sniffing Out Memories

The Big Blow-Up

A new method for bone marrow transplantation from mismatched donors restores the immune system faster

Sniffing Out Memories. Weizmann Institute scientists reveal how some aromas are bound up in our memories

Prof. Ada Yonath of the Weizmann Institute of Science has been awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover A New Protein Partnership That Leads to Pediatric Tumor Regression

Weizmann Institute Program to Advance Women in Science: Eleven Young Israeli Women Scientists Receive an Award to Help Them Build a Scientific Career

Weizmann Institute Publications presents a new comic series: Science with a Smile

DNA Computation Gets Logical at the Weizmann Institute of Science

Dr. Ruth Ben-Yakar has been appointed Chief Business Officer of Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd., which promotes the industrial application of inventions made by Weizmann Institute scientists.

Une découverte en Israël: Les bactéries peuvent anticiper les changements

Baroness Ariane de Rothschild Visits the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she met with science teachers participating in a unique science education program.

Israeli Scientists Show: Bacteria can Plan Ahead

The Weizmann Institute mourns the passing of Professor Ephraim Katzir, fourth President of the State of Israel, a leader among scientists in Israel and a founder of the Weizmann Institute.

AFTER THE COLLAPSE: Weizmann Institute scientists observe the largest exploding star yet seen

Weizmann Institute Scientists Develop a Unique Approach for Splitting Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen

"Making Connections" A new programme to enhance scientific collaborations between the UK and Israel

Scientists Reveal Soot's Role in Climate Change

Weizmann Institute Scientists’ New Technique Gets to the Root of Cancer

Weizmann Institute Scientists discover: How an Injured Embryo Can Regenerate Itself and Keep its Organs in Relative Proportion

Weizmann Institute scientists reveal the invasion strategy of the world’s largest virus

A scientific first: A Supernova Explosion is Observed in Real Time; Including a tell-tale flash of radiation preceding the event

New Program for Outstanding Science Teachers to Open at the Weizmann Institute

Scientists succeed in designing artificial enzymes that also undergo 'evolution in a test tube'.

Scientists from Europe, Israel and the USA are developing "Robotic Rats" that will be able to aid in rescue missions and planetary research

Weizmann Institute launches a new nationwide Women in Science Program

Research Key to harnessing energy reserves, Weizmann scientist says

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover: A 'Risk Distribution Law' for Evolution. When are the genes adventuresome, and when are they conservative?

Blue Planet, a curriculum package for middle school students written by Weizmann scientists on the link between man and the environment, has won recognition by UNESCO.

Israeli Scientist Identify: Genes that Affect Responses of Multiple Sclerosis Patients to Copaxon 

The pleasantness of an odor can be predicted from its molecular structure

A Survival Mechanism for Blood Cancer Cells

New findings may pave the way to future treatments for memory problems

A Control Mechanism for Metastasis discovered by Weizmann Scientists

The Weizmann Institute of Science has instituted a new grant to help fill the ranks of outstanding women scientists

Discovery of nerve cell proteins may eventually lead to a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases

PROTEIN "CONTROL SWITCH" MAY BE USEFUL IN FUTURE GENE THERAPY AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

NEW DISCOVERY MAY AID IN DEVELOPING NEW METHODS FOR HEALING INJURED MUSCLE TISSUE

The Canadian Institute for Energies and Applied Research was established in the early 1980s at the Weizmann Institute and it has been a focal point in the search for sustainable and alternative energy sources.

DRUG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IN-LICENSES TWO THERAPEUTIC CANDIDATES DEVELOPED BY WEIZMANN SCIENTISTS

Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover: A Group of Genes that Slows Cell Division and Prevents Cancer

A new method developed at the Weizmann Institute of Science holds promise for treating brain injuries

Ambitious Alternative Energy Research Program Launched

Scientists Discover a Genetic Code for Organizing DNA within the Nucleus

Discovery may help boost the immune system and prevent Type 1 diabetes.

Potential for future improvements in bone marrow transplant techniques.

Getting the oil out.

Science Tips:

To See or Not to See

Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step

Behind Closed Eyes

Weizmann Institute Scientists Show Quantum Systems Could Flout Physics Law

Weizmann Institute Scientists ProduceThe First Smell Map

Quantum Systems Could Flout Physics Law, New “Quasiparticles” and A New Approach to Treating Autoimmune Diseaes

The First Smell Map and A Better DNA Molecule

Science Tips: Creation of computer simulations that mimic natural evolution, observations enabling astronomers to find traces of material surrounding a pre-explosive white dwarf, and unveiling of mechanisms that help colorectal cancer metastasize

SCIENCE TIPS: THE LATEST RESEARCH FROM THE INSTITUTE: BONE-DISSOLVING CELLS ENCLOSE THEIR WORK SITE, IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS, POTENTIAL TO DESIGN BETTER HEARING AIDS, AND HOW THE BRAIN ENCODES INFORMATION

Science Tips: The Latest Research from the Institute: Calculated Risk, Complex Ion Channels and The First Molecular Keypad Lock

Science Tips: The Latest Research from the Institute: Bacteria Beat the Heat, Time in Space and A Better Water Test

Science Tips: The Latest Research From The Institute: A Transplant in Time, Joining Forces and Dust to Gust

In the News:

Read about our Nutrition and Wellness event held June 9th 2009 in Janice Arnold’s article in CJN: Genetic modified food safe – so far’: Israeli scientist:

Read about our Nutrition and Wellness event held June 9th 2009 in Susan Schwartz’s column in The Gazette

Positive Results

Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked Top International Academic Institution

L’Institut Weizmann, un phare de la recherche mondiale

The Study wins physics tournament

Cracking into physics: Team of students from The Study are Headed to Tel Aviv to compete in an international physics tournament after winning the first round by outwitting the competition

Preparing the scientists of tomorrow

Wake up and Smell the Sweat, Repeating Genes and Bound to Identify Intruders

Request summer science scholarship information

Greenlight to a Cure Gala sets new standards for fundraising

Tookad a Ray of Light for Men with Prostate Cancer

Weizmann Institute of Science Professor Ada Yonath Wins Prestigious Wolf Foundation Prize in Chemistry

Montreal students have fun with Mathemagics.

Finding Alternate Ways to Develop Energy