A new video series from the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Levinson Visitor’s Center is being produced where Weizmann Institute scientists and employees speak of their favorite spots and hidden gems on campus.
May 30, 2020

A new video series from the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Levinson Visitor’s Center is being produced where Weizmann Institute scientists and employees speak of their favorite spots and hidden gems on campus.
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According to a new metric revealed in a Weizmann Institute of Science study, arid regions may be closer to the ecological red line than previously thought. “How much rain fell?” is a key question in any discussion about climate. But perhaps there is an even more...

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