Space & Physics

Dr. Nirit Dudovich and Dror Shafir. Ultra-fast lasers freeze molecular action

Shorter and Faster

01.10.2009

Lasers & Optics

What can you see in an attosecond?

Prof. Eli Zeldov. Pinning down superconductivity

In the Eye of the Vortex

01.10.2009

Space & Physics

Scientists probe the behavior of tiny eddies in superconductors

A quantum optic experimental system developed by Dr. Barak Dayan at Caltech. An optic fiber (horizontal line, left) brings light to resonators (light dots appearing in a vertical row on the optic chip, center). Lasers above the chip are used to cool and manipulate single atoms

Spinning Dice, Revolving Doors

01.10.2009

Quantum Physics

Meetings between single atoms or photons could form the basis of future technologies

Dr. Avishay Gal-Yam. Intense gravity

A Star’s Life

01.10.2009

The first view of a huge stellar explosion from start to finish

(l-r) Dr. Assaf Rotem and Prof. Elisha Moses. Smart nerve network

Designer Nerves

01.05.2009

Space & Physics, Brain & Behavior, Math & Computer Science

Circuits grown from living nerve cells could become an interface between human brains and artificial systems

Dr. Tsvi Tlusty. Evolved for efficiency

Optimum Performance

01.05.2009

Space & Physics, Life Sciences

Bacteria turn out to be models of industrial efficiency

(l-r) Dr. Roee Ozeri, Prof. Adi Stern and Prof. Moty Heiblum. Pushing quantum limits

Thinking Small

01.05.2009

Quantum Physics, Math & Computer Science

Can the strange properties of quantum physics be harnessed to build computers?

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

After the Collapse

After the Collapse

23.03.2009

Weizmann Institute scientists observe the largest exploding star yet seen

Bacteria are Models of Efficiency

Bacteria are Models of Efficiency

04.02.2009

Space & Physics, Viruses & Microorganisms, Evolution and Development, Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

A mathematical model developed at the Weizmann Institute has revealed how single-celled organisms regulate their activities for maximum efficiency...

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