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In large datasets, using the right algorithm is crucial

Asking the Easier Question

01.01.2018

Math & Computer Science, Mathematics

Mathematical proofs help explain why some computer algorithms are better than others for large data streams

Prof. Abraham "Edek" Blaugrund in his physics lab

A Fateful Encounter with a Physics Book

28.12.2017

People, Time Tunnel

After joining the Weizmann Institute in the 1950s, Prof. Abraham "Edek" Blaugrund made significant contributions to the field of plasma physics

Paired ribosomes

The Protein that Puts Staphylococcus Ribosomes to Sleep

21.12.2017

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Paired ribosomes temporarily stop producing proteins. New research suggests a way to prevent this pairing so that antibiotics can make the stoppage permanent

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2017 Weizmann Wonder Wander Quiz

19.12.2017

How much do you remember of our news from the past year?

Rotem Sorek reef fish ecology

Making Larvae Count

13.12.2017

Evolution and Development, Genetics, Environment

Genetic barcodes are used to quantify crucial populations in a coral reef ecosystem

malaria vesicles

How Malaria Tricks the Immune System

07.12.2017

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Yeda Technology Transfer

The new study suggest a possible defense in the battle against this deadly disease

Drs. Elisabetta Boaretto and Tobias Richter. In the foreground is a Natufian hearth at Shubayqa, Jordan

Uncovering Varied Pathways to Agriculture

05.12.2017

Scientific Archaeology

New dates for a 15,000-year-old site in Jordan challenge some prevailing assumptions about the beginnings of permanent settlement

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Mirror Images

04.12.2017

Lasers & Optics, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Structural Biology

The optics of a unique underwater visual system are revealed

the smell of fear: skydivers

Autism and the Smell of Fear

27.11.2017

Brain & Behavior

Odors that carry social cues seem to affect volunteers on the autism spectrum differently

Women in science

A Decade of Advancing Women in Science

22.11.2017

People and Events

Ten years on, an innovative postdoc program for women is proving its worth

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“Eight Shining Examples of Excellence”

The Weizmann Institute of Science Ranked among the World’s Top Ten Academic Institutions

A Discovery to Set Your Heart a-Knocking