Weizmann Institute scientists have been chosen to participate in the international project, funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, to map every cell in the human body
Wave absorbing walls, the battle of the formidable drag force and banned swimming suits that broke records: when science meets the Olympic pool, the greatest of minds are recruited for improving swimmer performance. How do they do it?
Do you keep sodium alginate in your kitchen? How about calcium lactate? You might think these chemicals only belong in a lab. But in an interesting twist to traditional food preparation – also known as molecular cooking - chefs are using concepts from the lab to create a whole array of new textures, aromas, and tastes. They’ve come up with ways to make transparent ravioli, coconut mango foam, port fluid gel, edible lipstick, and much, much more.