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Israel’s First Moon Mission Will Conduct Scientific Measurements

Israel’s First Moon Mission Will Conduct Scientific Measurements

21.02.2019
Space & Physics, Planetary Science
The 15-minute landing sequence of the Israeli Moon lander “Beresheet” will be crucial for measuring the lunar magnetic field
electron flow in quantum system

Wrong Way in Oncoming Traffic

14.02.2019
Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Environment
A Weizmann lab gets particles to move against the direction of an electric current
better resolution

Lowering the Light Limit

28.01.2019
Lasers & Optics
A new method of ultra-high resolution microscopy relies on quantum physics and lasers
Cassini image of Saturn

Saturn’s Atmosphere Proves Deep, Its Rings Young

17.01.2019
Astrophysics, Planetary Science
As Cassini reached its final act, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers took part in the last phase of the 20-year mission
satellites

CT for Clouds: A Fleet of Micro-Satellites Will See into the Smallest Clouds

17.12.2018
Space & Physics, Lasers & Optics, Environment, Climate
An Israeli-German mission to launch a formation of ten tiny satellites that use medically-inspired CT algorithms to answer climate questions wins a €...
noise, illustration

A Tale of Three Noises

15.11.2018
Nano Physics, Nanoscience
A new type of noise identified at the Weizmann Institute of Science may advance the study of heat transport in nanoscale systems and the design of...
Fragments of phytoplankton outer shell

In Passing, Plankton Reach the Clouds

25.10.2018
Planetary Science, Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Climate
When viral infection wipes out an algal bloom, fragments may turn airborne, increasing clouds and cooling the surface below
cyanobacteria reveal developmental pattern

The Need for Noise: How Patterns Arise in Nature

18.10.2018
Space & Physics, Theoretical Physics, Biochemistry, Evolution and Development
Physicists and biologists team up to show that even the simplest biological developmental patterns may require some noise to be formed
Ulf Leonhardt

Quantum Vacuum Effect Created in a Tank of Water

04.10.2018
Lasers & Optics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics
What happens when you accelerate in a quantum vacuum? Analyzing ripples on the water’s surface provided proof for the answer
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

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