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Why Hearts Bounce Back

09.07.2019
Theoretical Physics, Systems Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Applying physics to studying heart cells reveals a spring-and-treadmill-like mechanism that keeps them beating
calcium spikes in spines

The Spines that Prick Memories

04.07.2019
Brain & Behavior
Healthy nerve cell communication depends on calcium ions. A new study reveals how the ions get to the right place at the right time.
nanotube walls

The Tiny Nanotube That Can

30.06.2019
Energy, Nanoscience, Materials Science
Adding to nanotubes' abilities: superconductors and solar cells 
Argentinian postdocs

Science: A Love Story

27.06.2019
People
Working side by side on their postdocs, this couple feels right at home at Weizmann
Nature index

Small Institute, Outsized Impact

19.06.2019
Awards and Appointments
The Nature Index 2019 normalized ranking for research quality puts the Weizmann Institute of Science in the top three, globally
Prof. Ora Kedem

Prof. Ora Kedem

19.06.2019
Awards and Appointments
Prof. Ora Kedem is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israeli Associations of Chemical Engineering, Manufacturers, and Engineers and Architects.  
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 
Prof. Yair Reisner

Prof. Yair Reisner

10.06.2019
Awards and Appointments
Prof. Yair Reisner is the recipient of the EMET Prize in Life Sciences - Bio-Medicine Awarded by the A.M.N. Foundation.
Zilberstein c. 1960

The Glass Blower’s Tale

06.06.2019
People
Yacob Zilberstein tells of his 70 years of service to the Weizmann Institute of Science

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