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Dr. Asaph Aharoni. Strawberry defense

Everybody Needs a Friend Sometimes

01.05.2006
Genetics, Plants and Agriculture
A genetically engineered plant recruits "bodyguards" that protect it against its enemies
(l-r) Dr. Ishai Dror and Prof. Brian Berkowitz. Taking up the challenge

Getting the Oil Out

01.05.2006
Energy, Yeda Technology Transfer
Hot water may hold the key to utilizing vast oil reserves
Countries in the SESAME project

Beaming across the Border

01.05.2006
Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Structural Biology, Environment, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications
A particle accelerator being built in Jordan may serve to accelerate peace in the region
Left to right: Prof. Ed Bayer, Jonathan Caspi, Rachel Haimovitz, Ilit Noach, Alon Karpol, Hadar Gilary, Dr. Ely Morag and Dr. Yoav Barak. Designer cellular machinery

Dr. Weizmann’s Bug Strikes Again

02.10.2005
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Genetics, Environment
A new version of an old cellular machine might help decompose garbage
Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed, daughter Ilia and wife ukina. Warm welcome

Unofficial Liaison

01.10.2005
Energy
Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed believes in the power of science to bridge gaps
Solar energy project at the Weizmann Institute

Solar energy project at the Weizmann Institute

04.08.2005
Environment, Energy, Chemistry
Solar Energy Project at the Weizmann Institute Promises to Advance the use of Hydrogen Fuel  
Prof. Brian Berkowitz. A matter of salt

Tap Water Truths

01.10.2004
Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture
An Institute study reveals yet another potential threat to this precious resource
(l-r) Dr. Sidney Cohen, Dr. Iris Visoly-Fisher and Prof. David Cahen. Solar science

The Effect of the Defect

01.10.2004
Energy, Materials Science
Why do defects in certain materials improve their solar-collecting capabilities?
Dr. Hezi Gildor. Plankton predictions

Prince of Tides

01.05.2004
Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Climate, Mathematics
Population changes in tiny ocean organisms might drive weather patterns across the globe
illustration: heating up of the Earth (global warming)

Climate

01.05.2004
Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture, Climate, Organic Chemistry
Several research projects in the Environmental Sciences and Energy Research Department at the Weizmann Institute are aimed at understanding our...

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Prof. Reshef Tenne Is the Recipient of the Israel Prize in Chemistry Research