https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/space-physics/joint-soviet-israeli-physics-center-weizmann-institute
May 1, 1992
Eight physicists from the Landau Institute in Moscow have arrived at the Weizmann Institute within the framework of a Joint Center for Theoretical Physics, recently established in Rehovot by the two world-famous institutions. The visiting scientists are carrying out col...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/chemistry/innovative-research-may-improve-composite-materials
May 1, 1992
A new Institute study of how neighboring fibers in composite materials interact under stress may contribute to an improvement of everything from bowling lanes and bicycle frames to auto parts and spacecraft. More and more modern conveniences make use of composite materials,...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/goal-early-diagnosis-high-risk-fetuses
May 1, 1992
Identification of fetuses likely to suffer from future neurodevelopmental problems due to placental malfunction may become possible as early as four to six weeks after conception, thanks to a new technique developed by Weizmann Institute scientists and physicians from the Te...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/two-proteins-therapeutic-potential-discovered
May 1, 1992
A natural immune-system hormone implicated in vascular failure occurring in septic shock and cerebral malaria can be neutralized by two urine proteins recently discovered at the Institute. Furthermore, since the hormone may contribute to tissue damage accompanying autoimmune...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/made-institute/weizmann-institute-aids-galilee-manufacturer
May 1, 1992
Keeping mushroom soup tasting like mushrooms, roses looking rose-colored and ambergris perfume smelling like ambergris are among the tasks performed by the Arogal firm in Kiryat Shmona -- tasks in which it is aided by the Weizmann Institute of Science. Kiryat Shm...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/interview-prof-david-mirelman
May 1, 1992
Q: As Chairman of the Board of Yeda, which provides an interface between the Weizmann Institute and industry, do you feel that applied research is taken seriously enough here? A: I don't like the term "applied research," which implies that it is a typ...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/space-physics/biological-sensors-devised-institute-scientists
May 1, 1992
A novel design for highly sensitive biosensors -- microelectronic devices that take advantage of biological detection and amplification mechanisms -- has been developed by Prof. Carlos Gitler and Dr. Itzhak Yuli of the Institute's Department of Membrane Research and Biophysi...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/space-physics/new-uses-veteran-accelerators
May 1, 1992
Weizmann Institute accelerators have been long used to explore the properties of atomic nuclei, but now they also contribute to the solution of a variety of medical, ecological, and other problems. Many of these projects are directed by investigators from other research instituti...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/science-teaching/institute-and-industry-launch-joint-project
May 1, 1992
Some of Israel's most talented young people may seek careers in the chemical industry, thanks to an exciting new educational program sponsored by Israel Chemicals Ltd. and the Israel Manufacturers Association in cooperation with the Institute's Science Teach...
https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/chemistry/crowd-control-0
May 1, 2010
An observer in a busy train station will soon notice that the crowd is denser near ticket counters, kiosks and platforms. No walls separate the different activities, but each nevertheless occupies a distinct com...