Theoretical Physics

Dr. Efi Efrati and Dr. Luiz Da Silva

Solving a Plant Cell "Parking Garage" Puzzle

26.05.2021

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics, Materials Science, Structural Biology, Biochemistry

Biological organelles may be messy and crowded, but sometimes only an exact mathematical description will do

Slow Synchronization Keeps Heart Cells Beating in Time

Slow Synchronization Keeps Heart Cells Beating in Time

22.04.2021

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics

For a beating heart cell, noise is a problem. Researchers showed that single cells can regulate their inner noise

Feeling Their Way: How Migrating Cell Clusters Choose a Path

Feeling Their Way: How Migrating Cell Clusters Choose a Path

08.02.2021

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics, Evolution and Development

Migrating embryonic cell groups sprout “fingers” that pull the rest of the cluster through tight junctures in the developing body

All the Buzz about Pairing Up

All the Buzz about Pairing Up

08.02.2021

Theoretical Physics, Environment

A physical model explains a peculiar pairing of tiny midges inside a swarm

In a Nuclear Shell

In a Nuclear Shell

04.01.2021

Theoretical Physics

Prof. Igal Talmi helped found the field of nuclear physics in Israel

Yes to Breaking the Speed-of-Light Barrier

Yes to Breaking the Speed-of-Light Barrier

29.12.2020

Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics

It could happen if the tunnel is long enough, but the chances are basically zero

Weak Interactions, Sturdy Predictions

Weak Interactions, Sturdy Predictions

24.12.2020

Theoretical Physics

The math at the basis of information theory could help explain systems like ocean waves

Observation of Excess Events in the XENON1T Dark Matter Experiment

Observation of Excess Events in the XENON1T Dark Matter Experiment

19.06.2020

Space & Physics, Theoretical Physics

Are they a sign of an infinitesimal impurity or a need to rewrite the physics books?

Dirac Electrons Come Back to Life in Magic-Angle Graphene

Dirac Electrons Come Back to Life in Magic-Angle Graphene

14.06.2020

Particle Physics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics

A new symmetry-broken parent state discovered in twisted bilayer graphene

topological diagram

Three Research Groups, Two Kinds of Electronic Properties, One Material

10.06.2020

Nano Physics, Theoretical Physics, Materials Science

Combining materials science, experimental and theoretical physics, a long-term study paves the way to new designed materials with multiple electrical...

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