Astrophysics

Dr. Hagar Landsman at the geographical South Pole

Workplace: On the Ice

29.05.2012

Astrophysics, Particle Physics

Work on specialized particle detectors takes Dr. Hagar Landsman from Antarctic ice to Italian underground caves.

The lunar nearside (left) is a contrast between dark (craters) and light (mountains) surfaces that has been fancied as the Man in the Moon. Lunar terrain types are still designated by their 17th century name maria and terra (brighter features also known as uplands or highlands; right). Images by NASA.

Why do We See the Man in the Moon?

12.03.2012

Astrophysics, Planetary Science

Is there a reason why this particular half of the Moon locked with Earth, or was it pure coincidence that it didn’t “turn its back” on us?

(l-r) Dr. Zohar Komargodski, Prof. Adam Schwimmer and visiting Prof. Alexander Zamolodchikov. Extra dimensions

Proof of Inequality

16.02.2012

Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics

Weizmann scientists give promising proof for a 23-year-old quantum physics theory

(l-r) Drs. Avishay Gal-Yam and Eran Ofek in the Martin Kraar Observatory on the Weizmann campus

Scenes from a Supernova

04.01.2012

Astrophysics, Nano Physics

A day after landing in Israel, Dr. Eran Ofek was already at work uncovering the secrets of a new supernova

A Supernova with a View

A Supernova with a View

15.12.2011

The closest supernova in 25 years yields new insights into its formation

Zoloto | Shay Id Alony. Installation, painted wood, 2006

Black Hole Swing

12.09.2011

When two black holes get close, what are the chances they will meet and emit gravitational waves?

Before and after images of the Messier 100 Galaxy reveal the appearance of SN 2006X, one of the supernovae used in the study. Photos: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Supernova News

25.08.2011

Astrophysics, Particle Physics

New findings on supernovae are changing our understanding of these exploding stars

Before and after images of the Messier 100 Galaxy reveal the appearance of SN 2006X, one of the supernovae used in the study. Photos: European Southern Observatory (ESO)Before and after images of the Messier 100 Galaxy reveal the appearance of SN 2006X, one of the supernovae used in the study. Photos: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Are Stellar Explosions Created Equal?

22.08.2011

Astrophysics, Particle Physics

Scientists recheck a standard model for supernovae on which cosmic distance measurement is based

Full Lunar Eclipse at the Clore Garden of Science

Full Lunar Eclipse at the Clore Garden of Science

12.06.2011

This Wednesday evening, June 15, the Clore Garden of Science will be open from 21:00 for a viewing of the lunar eclipse. The event will include...

M51 supernova. Photo: Ilan Manulis, Martin Kraar Observatory

Weizmann Institute Observatory Captures Images of a New Supernova

06.06.2011

Astrophysics, Particle Physics

The exploding star, in a galaxy near ours, shows signs of an atypical composition.

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