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The Primordial Soap

03.02.2022

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry, Evolution and Development

Weizmann Institute scientists disclose comprehensive evidence that life may have originated with lipid nano-scale particles

Dr. Sergey Semenov

Detangling the Origin of Life

18.10.2021

Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

A new study focusing on the interactions between basic chemical materials may elucidate intricate patterns of evolution

Hollow crystals captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

The Ins and Outs of Crystals

08.07.2021

Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Weizmann Institute scientists decipher the mechanism that leads to unique, hollow-structured crystals having sought-after properties

Prof. Meir Wilchek

An Affinity for Science

11.03.2021

Organic Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Benefiting Humanity, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

From refugee child to world-renowned scientist, Prof. Meir Wilchek opened doors to new techniques in research and industry around the globe

Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

Solving a 140-Year-Old Riddle

17.02.2021

Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Profs. Leslie Leiserowitz and Meir Lahav will be awarded this year's Wolf Prize in Chemistry

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Cracking Non-Classical Crystal Formation

16.06.2020

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Some crystals do not come together as predicted. New research explains why

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

08.06.2020

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Weizmann Institute Scientists have created unique, paradoxical, “yo-yo” crystals

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Blocking Resistance Could Reduce Insecticide Use

28.10.2019

Environment, Plants and Agriculture, Organic Chemistry

Researchers screened thousands of compounds with a unique computer algorithm, finding one that may allow farmers to significantly cut insecticide use

halide perovskite

Order Trumps Disorder

19.09.2019

Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Explaining the self-healing properties of a remarkable material

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

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