Weizmann Institute of Science

Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss

The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.

LIVE IMAGING of ear tissue shows that blocking the Notch pathway disrupts stable cell structure, forcing green supporting cells to transform into red hair cells.
AVIV SHOSHANY (left) and Prof. Gideon Schreiber.

Israeli, Czech scientists recreate COVID-19’s evolutionary journey in a test tube

Q-Factor is led by professors from the Technion, the Weizmann Institute, and experts in the world of deep-tech startups.

Q-Factor emerges as Israel’s latest quantum computing developer with $24 million seed investment

A VIEW of Jupiter's moon Europa created from images taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the late 1990's, according to NASA, obtained by Reuters May 14, 2018.

Weizmann Institue, NASA discover Jupiter is smaller and flatter than previously believed


Israel celebrates 90 years of Weizmann Institute, launches new school of medicine

World leaders, philanthropists, and researchers gathered to honor the Weizmann Institute’s legacy and unveil a medical school that will train doctors and researchers and advance healthcare worldwide.

Celebrating exellence: Marking 90 years since the founding of The Weizmann Institute.

Grapevine November 15, 2024: Our non-Jewish friends

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 US AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE to Israel Mike Huckabee attends a ceremony in 2018 marking the construction of a new housing complex in Efrat.

New school of medicine to open at Weizmann Institute

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog hosted Weizmann Institute President, Prof. Alon Chen, as well as its chairman, Shimshon Harel, and Allied Group Chairman Prof. Itzhak Swary.

From right to left: Prof. Alon Chen, President Isaac Herzog, and Prof. Itzhak Swary

Will a better understanding of photosynthesis help us grow plants under artificial light?

New research at the Weizmann Institute takes a closer look at photosynthesis, learning how the phenomenon can be manipulated to better serve humanity.

Illustrative image of plants.

Three Israeli universities in top 100 worldwide - ShanghaiRanking

Tel Aviv University was ranked in the 201-300 ranking category. Its mathematics department, its highest ranked department, was ranked 40th in the world.

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Winners of 2024 Wolf Prize announced

Over a third of the Wolf Prize laureates have subsequently received the Nobel Prize in corresponding disciplines.

 The Wolf Foundation logo

Science garden reopens with outdoor activities after NIS 120 million renovation

Following a 5-year renovation, the Science Garden in Rehovot reopens in July, featuring 13 acres of interactive and educational exhibits.


Israeli-American mogul Irving Pergament reaches for the stars on the 'Galactic 007'

"My life is a blend of my love for my family, my professional success, philanthropy work, and a continual chase after the thrill of flight, now reaching for the stars," Irving says.

Irving Pergament in front of Virgin Galactic's 'Galactic 007'.

Biological processes linked to aging are vital for the regeneration of heart tissue, study finds

Researchers found that an “aging” mechanism known as senescence is activated for a short period of time following injury to the heart muscle of mice as a vital part of the heart’s healing process.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

Grapevine May 26, 2024: A noted absence

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 YEHUDIT RAVITZ in doctoral cap and gown, without her customary guitar.