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each point in a carefully designed nematic elastomer sheet deforms along its pre-programmed direction

The Metamorphic Materials

18.06.2019
Nano Physics, Materials Science
What do unique liquid-crystal materials and wrinkle formation have in common? Dr. Hillel Aharoni investigates
Dudovich and group

Making Waves on Reentry

10.06.2019
Lasers & Optics, Quantum Physics
A new approach to measuring electrons’ quantum states looks at the tail end of their escape 
Fast and Slow Measurement: Revealing the Shape of a Pulse

Fast and Slow Measurement: Revealing the Shape of a Pulse

07.05.2019
Lasers & Optics, Quantum Physics, Mathematics
Two ultrafast pulses, measured together, create a kind of shape-revealing hologram 
double electron capture

Scientists Report the Rarest Decay Process Ever Measured

02.05.2019
Space & Physics, Quantum Physics
Detector searching for dark matter produces a startling discovery 
landing site

Beresheet Lunar Landing Site Revealed

17.03.2019
Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Planetary Science
The main scientific instrument aboard the tiny craft completed its first measurement 
SO2 molecules line up

Making Molecules Stand in Formation

07.03.2019
Lasers & Optics, Chemistry, Structural Biology
A new method for aligning molecules could advance the field of x-ray crystallography
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

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