Space & Physics

Earthquake damage: occurs when ruptures propagate at the speed of sound

The Science of the Slow Slip

25.03.2012

Space & Physics, Environment, Materials Science

What distinguishes slow, silent earthquakes from the big shaking kind?

The lunar nearside (left) is a contrast between dark (craters) and light (mountains) surfaces that has been fancied as the Man in the Moon. Lunar terrain types are still designated by their 17th century name maria and terra (brighter features also known as uplands or highlands; right). Images by NASA.

Why do We See the Man in the Moon?

12.03.2012

Astrophysics, Planetary Science

Is there a reason why this particular half of the Moon locked with Earth, or was it pure coincidence that it didn’t “turn its back” on us?

Prof. Yosef Yarden, Dr. Wolfgang Köstler, Amit Zeisel and Prof. Eytan Domany

Production Overshoot

11.03.2012

Space & Physics, Cancer, Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Bits of gene code that are normally discarded have found a surprising new use in research

(l-r) Dr. Zohar Komargodski, Prof. Adam Schwimmer and visiting Prof. Alexander Zamolodchikov. Extra dimensions

Proof of Inequality

16.02.2012

Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics

Weizmann scientists give promising proof for a 23-year-old quantum physics theory

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

Searching for a Particle

30.01.2012

Particle Physics

Weizmann scientists are hoping to see more conclusive signs of the Higgs boson later this year.

Non-polarized cell six hours after seeding onto a compliant fibronectin-coated substrate. Yellow shows paxillin, a protein associated with focal adhesions

Touching Ground

16.01.2012

Space & Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry

Sticky cells take their cues from the surface they adhere to

(l-r) Drs. Avishay Gal-Yam and Eran Ofek in the Martin Kraar Observatory on the Weizmann campus

Scenes from a Supernova

04.01.2012

Astrophysics, Nano Physics

A day after landing in Israel, Dr. Eran Ofek was already at work uncovering the secrets of a new supernova

A Supernova with a View

A Supernova with a View

15.12.2011

The closest supernova in 25 years yields new insights into its formation

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.

Barcoded ant in the lab of Dr. Ofer Feinerman

Divine Secrets of the Ant Sisterhood

28.11.2011

Space & Physics

Dr. Ofer Feinerman applies physics to understanding the collective behavior of ants

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