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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
W particle produced in a collision in the ATLAS experiment, triggered by Weizmann-made detectors (red lines). Image: the ATLAS Experiment at CERN

Where Does Mass Come From?

30.08.2010
Particle Physics
The hunt is on for solving the riddle of the source of mass in the Universe  
Prof. Lucio Frydman. Super-sensitive, ultra-fast

Symphony in a Second

01.10.2007
Particle Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science
A combined method for ultra-fast MRI promises new research possibilities
Opposites Interfere

Opposites Interfere

26.07.2007
Particle Physics, Quantum Physics
In a classic physics experiment, photons (light particles), electrons, or any other quantum particles are fired, one at a time, at a sheet with two...
Prof. Jacob Anglister and Osnat Rosen. Two forms of HIV

Changing the Plan of Attack

01.05.2007
Particle Physics, Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology
A tiny shift in a protein fragment changes HIV
An Israeli-Pakistani team at the “Atlas” experimental station

Black Holes in the Lab

01.10.2006
Particle Physics
The biggest physics experiement ever undertaken is about to begin. Weizmann Institute scientists will have front-row seats
Countries in the SESAME project

Beaming across the Border

01.05.2006
Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Structural Biology, Environment, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications
A particle accelerator being built in Jordan may serve to accelerate peace in the region
First Matter

First Matter

02.10.2005
Particle Physics
A recreation of the first matter in the Universe suggests it may have behaved like a liquid

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Look on the Bright Side of Earth
An illustration showing four modular enzyme fragments (highlighted) that Weizmann Institute’s CADENZ method can combine to generate active enzymes at a hitherto unseen rate
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Building Better Enzymes – by Breaking Them Down
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Expanding the Limits of the Possible