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Dr. Ilan Koren. Clear data on clouds
Hard Rain
01.10.2006
Environment, Climate

Do tiny particles in the atmosphere cool things down or warm them up? The answer's not so simple
Dr. Einat Aharonov. How the mountain moved
Moving Mountains
01.10.2006
Environment, Math & Computer Science
Scientists reveal how an entire mountain moved south, about 50 million years...
(l-r) Dr. Ishai Dror and Prof. Brian Berkowitz. Taking up the challenge
Getting the Oil Out
01.05.2006
Energy, Yeda Technology Transfer

Hot water may hold the key to utilizing vast oil reserves

Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed, daughter Ilia and wife ukina. Warm welcome
Unofficial Liaison
01.10.2005
Energy
Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed believes in the power of science to bridge gaps
Prof. Brian Berkowitz. A matter of salt
Tap Water Truths
01.10.2004
Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture

An Institute study reveals yet another potential threat to this precious resource

Dr. Hezi Gildor. Plankton predictions
Prince of Tides
01.05.2004
Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Climate, Mathematics

Population changes in tiny ocean organisms might drive weather patterns across the globe

illustration: heating up of the Earth (global warming)
Climate
01.05.2004
Environment, Energy, Plants and Agriculture, Climate, Organic Chemistry

Several research projects in the Environmental Sciences and Energy Research Department at the Weizmann Institute are aimed at...

Prof. Dan Yakir. On carbon dioxide's trail
Greenhouse Gas Might Green Up the Desert
01.10.2003
Environment, Climate

Insights into the "riddle of the missing carbon dioxide"

Dr. Einat Aharonov.
On Shaky Ground
01.10.2001
Environment

How does the Earth move? What triggers landslides?

Prof. Dan Yakir
Plants Tell It Like It Is
01.10.2001
Biochemistry, Environment, Climate

Plants might be an effective warning system for rising carbon dioxide levels

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