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Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto and Prof. Stephen Weiner

New Center Looks to the Past

19.03.2012
Scientific Archaeology
A new Israel-German center combines hi-tech science with archaeology
Mobile Lab at the Archaeological Site in Tel es Safi

Weizmann Institute and Max Planck Society Establish a Joint Center for Archaeology and Anthropology

11.01.2012
Scientific Archaeology
The creation of the Center marks more than five decades of collaboration between the Max Planck Society and the Weizmann Institute
Prof. Stephen Weiner (sitting, second from left) and Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto (standing, fourth from left) with the international team of researchers

Fine China

01.05.2010
Scientific Archaeology
Institute scientists identify the world's oldest pottery  
Dr. Ruth Shahack-Gross. Looking for ancient livestock

Past Perfect

01.10.2009
Scientific Archaeology
Microscopic traces of animal dung reveal ancient past
Excavation site of the Natufian cemetery in a cave overlooking Nahal Hilazon in western Galilee

The Witches of Galilee

01.05.2009
Space & Physics, Scientific Archaeology
12,000-year-old grave uncovered in the western Galilee
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
well-preserved ancient DNA in fossil bones

Preserved in Crystal

01.05.2006
Structural Biology, Scientific Archaeology
DNA preserved in fossil bones could reveal new insight into ancient worlds
New Program To Integrate Archaeology and the Natural Sciences

New Program To Integrate Archaeology and the Natural Sciences

30.04.2006
Scientific Archaeology
The Weizmann Institute of Science and Bar-Ilan University sign agreement    
Preserved in Crystal

Preserved in Crystal

30.01.2006
Structural Biology, Scientific Archaeology
A newly discovered source of DNA in fossil bones holds promise for unearthing the past   Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science...
How the Sea Urchin Grows New Spines

How the Sea Urchin Grows New Spines

11.11.2004
Materials Science, Scientific Archaeology
A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has shown how sea urchins grow new spines. The sea urchin’s tough, brittle spines are an...

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