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What Does the “Love Hormone” Do? It’s Complicated

15.06.2020

Biochemistry, Brain & Behavior

A study of mice in a semi-natural setting shows how the hormone oxytocin can amplify aggression as well as friendliness

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

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Weizmann Institute Campus?

Campus Quiz: Can You Identify These Weizmann Institute Landmarks?

14.06.2020

Science & Culture

Test how well you know the Weizmann Institute campus, enjoy its beauty, and lighten your spirits with this quiz created by Dr. Tamir Klein of the Plant and Environmental Sciences Department

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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 functionalities

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Crystal Grow?

08.06.2020

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry

Weizmann Institute Scientists have created unique, paradoxical, “yo-yo” crystals

Science on Tap 2020 - POSTPONED

Science on Tap 2020 - POSTPONED

08.06.2020

People and Events, Science on Tap

A notice will be sent out once the new date has been determined

Wilson's Arch

Solving the Riddle: When was Wilson's Arch, under Jerusalem's Temple Mount, Built?

04.06.2020

Scientific Archaeology

Analyzing a handful of charred seeds reveals the ancient builder of an iconic structure in the Western Wall Tunnels

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Fewer Infections, More Allergies: Finding the Connection

03.06.2020

Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

“Packages” released by bilharzia parasites may hold the key to better diagnosis and treatment, and may point to new ways of treating autoimmune disorders

La Rinconada

Ticking at Extreme Altitudes

02.06.2020

Biochemistry, Systems Biology

A new study will assess the effects of low oxygen on the human body’s circadian cycles

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Cells inside Cells: The Bacteria That Live in Cancer Cells

28.05.2020

Cancer, Personalized Medicine, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

The bacterial lodgers in cancer cells may hinder or help treatment

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