American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, April 2014 eNewsletter

Comment Off 20 Views
Views: 95
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tweet this
 
 
 
Share this on Facebook
 
 
  American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Cancer research, Education, Health and medicine, Technology, Our planet, The physical world
 
 
 
  Science for the Benefit of: The Physical World  
 
 
 Spring Cleaning for the Planet    

At long last, it’s spring. While you’re opening windows and spring cleaning your home, the Earth also needs attention: decades of pollutants contaminate our water, air, and soil. Fortunately, Weizmann scientists are finding creative ways to safely remove such toxins. On Earth Day, April 22, join 1 billion others and do something positive for our planet – like helping support the scientists who are cleaning up the past. Together, we can create a greener tomorrow.

Read More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Support Weizmann scientists who are developing new energy sources; growing plants that can withstand drought; and revealing the complexities of our climate. Together, we can protect our planet.
 
Donate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Atmospheric
Give and Take
 
Mobile Lab
 
 
Determining how much CO2 we put into the atmosphere versus how much plants take out is challenging. Prof. Dan Yakir has found a way to do the math.
 
Read More  
 
Read More
 
 
 
 
  Studying Earth –
and Beyond
 
Dr. Itay Halevy
 
 
Dr. Itay Halevy studies the climate and geochemistry of Earth … and elsewhere. By looking at the distant past, he hopes to learn how life evolved.
 
Read More  
 
Read More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    From Norway to Israel, For the Planet

Prof. Sabrina Sartori is a visiting professor from Norway in Prof. Reshef Tenne’s lab. His advances with inorganic nanotubes could aid her research; her input could take his group in fruitful new directions. Interested in the future of energy storage – “imagine filling up your tank with metal powders and hydrogen” – Prof. Sartori hopes their partnership will “strengthen the collaboration between Israel and Norway … joining forces for a clean energy future.”

  
 
Read More  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
tel: 800.242.2947 | [email protected] | weizmann-usa.org
 
Like Us on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Watch us on YouTube  
 
Donate
 
 
Print Friendly, PDF & Email
In : Uncategorized

About the author

Free Newsletter Updated Daily

-Random Posts

+Popular Posts

+Most Comment