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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

(l-r) Prof. Yosef Yarden and Dr. Yaron Mosesson. In the bubble

Cancer’s Ins and Outs

01.10.2009

Cells missing a recycling mechanism get trapped in a cancer-causing cycle

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. Elad Schneidman.

Combining Minds

01.10.2009

Brain & Behavior, Math & Computer Science

Neurons seem to practice group behavior, according to new research

Prof. Dan Tawfik. Saving mutations

Picking Up Speed

01.10.2009

Protein "babysitters" could speed up evolution in the lab

Prof. David Milstein. Hydrogen in three easy steps

Just Add Water

01.10.2009

Energy, Organic Chemistry

A new method for splitting water may lead to cleaner fuel in the future

Dr. Oren Schuldiner. Early pruning for proper growth

Tending the Brain’s Garden

01.10.2009

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Dr. Oren Schuldiner is revealing how the developing brain is sculpted

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

Dr. Ruth Shahack-Gross. Looking for ancient livestock

Past Perfect

01.10.2009

Scientific Archaeology

Microscopic traces of animal dung reveal ancient past

(l-r) Dr. R’ada Massarwa, Prof. Ben-Zion Shilo and Dr. Eyal Schejter. On the secreting edge

The Organ Underground

01.10.2009

Molecular and Cell Biology

A unique cable system directs substances to the exits of secretory cells

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