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Ice formation

Can an Antifreeze Protein also Promote Ice Formation?

14.03.2019

Chemistry, Climate

New research shows that some antifreeze proteins can do both

Scorpions

Through Thick and Thin

11.03.2019

Nanoscience, Materials Science, Structural Biology

Not all pincers are created the same. New research explains the difference in scorpion pincers

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

Revealing the gut’s B-cell training program may point to new means of developing oral vaccines

Revealing the gut’s B-cell training program may point to new means of developing oral vaccines

04.03.2019

Systems Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

biofuel feedstock

Breakdance of the Cohesins: Revealing a Breakdown Structure’s Flexible Side

28.02.2019

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Energy, Biotechnology

Deconstructing the enzymes that deconstruct plant biomass

nanopores

Slits, Nooks and Pores: How Do They Hold Their Charges?

25.02.2019

Nanoscience, Materials Science

Nanoscale “slit” experiments may point to better porous materials for electricity storage

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

bacteria attacking algae

Smelling Sulfur in the Sea

07.02.2019

Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development, Fertility, Genetics, Environment, Environment

How do sulfur-loving bacteria contribute to the rapid death of algal blooms?

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Growing Stronger

04.02.2019

Benefiting Humanity

A dozen students receive scholarships for mentoring kids in need

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