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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

Blood Moon. Image: Thinkstock

Two Spectacular Celestial Events Grace our Skies at the End of July

24.07.2018

Astrophysics, Planetary Science

Israel is privileged to have “front-row” viewings of a blood moon and the simultaneous alignment of four planets

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Sensitive yet Resilient: Disordered Proteins Depend on Their Network

Marine Biomass: The Life that Stays Small, Lives Fast, Dies Young

In the Eye of the Shrimp

Prof. Jacob Klein

Prof. Jacob Klein

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New Algorithm Predicts Gestational Diabetes

Decoy Molecule Neutralizes a Range of Viruses

Electrons Caught Flowing like Water for the First Time

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