Particle Physics

Results of a collision that could represent a Higgs boson from the ATLAS experiment

Weizmann Institute Scientists Make Significant Contributions to LHC Findings

13.12.2011

Particle Physics

Extra events in the probable mass range of the Higgs boson provide first hints for its possible existence.

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

(l-r) Ofer Vitells, and Profs. Amos Breskin, Eilam Gross and Ehud Duchovni. Waiting for dark matter

Still at Large: WIMPs

29.06.2011

Particle Physics

A search for possible dark matter candidates has narrowed the possibilities.

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.

(l-r) Tal Markus, and Profs. Zeev Vager and Ron Naaman. Putting a spin on it

Spinning off DNA

30.05.2011

Particle Physics, Nanoscience

Biological molecules that twist can sort out electrons by their spin.

WIMP detection principle in the XENON100 experiment

New Data from XENON100 Narrows the Possible Range for Dark Matter

14.04.2011

Particle Physics

Weizmann Institute scientists participate in the most sensitive search yet for dark matter candidates called WIMPs.

Two-photon autofluorescence image of a live cell incubated with gold nanoparticles, superimposed on a simple transmission image of the cell

Versatile Nanoparticles

14.03.2011

Particle Physics, Nanoscience

The properties of materials on the nanometer scale could revolutionize everything from microscopy to solar collectors.

Prof. Ilya Averbukh and Erez Gershnabel. Putting a spin on things

Molecular Frisbee

14.02.2011

Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, Chemistry

Spinning molecules could open the door to all kinds of new optical and nanotechnology applications

(l-r) Tamar Yelin, Roy Kazaz, Dr. Oren Tal, Regev Ben-Zvi and Ran Vardimon. Moving through molecules

How to Catch a Molecule

01.02.2011

Particle Physics, Nanoscience

Dr Oren Tal creates electronic components from single molecules

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The Weizmann Institute of Science Receives $50 Million from the Azrieli Foundation to Help Humanity Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain

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