Materials Science

nanopores

Slits, Nooks and Pores: How Do They Hold Their Charges?

25.02.2019

Nanoscience, Materials Science

Nanoscale “slit” experiments may point to better porous materials for electricity storage

organic crystal formation

Step-by-Step Crystallization Shows Organic Crystals’ Amorphous Side

19.11.2018

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

The findings may be relevant to drug production, solar cells, cell phones and TV displays, among other things

cholesterol crystals

The Killer Crystal

13.11.2018

Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

How does a helpful substance like cholesterol turn deadly?

electrons tunnel in protein

Lowering the Barrier: Electrons Seen Tunneling through Proteins

02.08.2018

Quantum Physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology

Uncovering quantum effects in the molecules in our bodies may lead to future biotech developments

Optical image of a graphene device

Hot, Dense and Fast

19.07.2018

Theoretical Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science

Electrons in a “viscous flow” surpass conductivity limits and could lead to new types of electronic devices

zebrafish eye

Silver Eyes are a Triple Treat

16.07.2018

Lasers & Optics, Nano Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Biotechnology

The iris in the zebrafish has a distinctive crystal structure that both camouflages the eye and prevents unwanted light from entering

Prof. Boris Rybtchinski and group

Take Organic Dye, Add Carbon Nanotubes, Stir

07.05.2018

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

A simple method of producing conductive nanomaterials may have uses from spacesuits to optoelectronics

micro crystals

Solar Materials Found to Be Self-Healing

26.02.2018

Environment, Energy, Materials Science

These materials can bring us one step closer to a sustainable future

Heat release in graphene. Zeldov lab

The Defects That Heat

04.01.2018

Quantum Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science

Ultra-precise measurement of the energy released by electrons in graphene reveal a new atomic scale heating mechanism

scallop

Mirror Images

04.12.2017

Lasers & Optics, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Structural Biology

The optics of a unique underwater visual system are revealed

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The Short and the Long of Protein Tails

Prof. Yonina Eldar. Photo by Ronen Aharoni

Prof. Yonina Eldar Is the Recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering

Illustration by Yael Leibovitch and Simone Dell’Ariccia

We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Dendrites that developed in a tin battery, seen under an electronic microscope. Source: Shakked Schwartz and Ayan Maity

On the Way to Building Better Batteries

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Prof. Yonina Eldar Is the Recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering

We Know What You Ate: Detailed Protein Maps Assess Intestinal Health

Weizmann Institute of Science Moves to 100% Green Electricity