The Physical World
Past Perfect
Dr. Ruth Shahack-Gross, a visiting scientist at Weizmann's Helen and Martin Kimmel Center for Archaeological Science, learns about the past by studying contemporary traditional lifestyles.
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An Explosive Pair: Discovery of a New Type of Supernova May Shed Light on Universal Mysteries
A new type of supernova has been discovered by Weizmann scientists and an international team. This previously unknown type of explosion has raised questions about our universe—and may answer some, too.
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Darwin’s Finches and the Evolution of Smell: Sequenced Zebra Finch Genome Hints That Smell May Play a Role in the Birds' Communication
Weizmann research on the sequencing of the zebra finch genome also gives insight into the role of smell in the birds' communication.
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Weizmann Research Reveals That Flying Bats Apply the Laws of Sonar Physics to Locate Objects in the Dark
Weizmann research reveals that flying bats apply the laws of sonar physics—including skewing sound-wave beams to the side—to locate objects in the dark.
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Astronomers Witness Biggest Star Explosion
A Weizmann astrophysicist led the international team that witnessed the biggest star explosion ever, helping support long-held theories about super-giant stars.
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Super Supernova
The Weizmann Institute's Dr. Avishay Gal-Yam, with a colleague from San Diego State University, made a first-of-its-kind observation of a star—estimated at a mass of 50 to 100 suns—exploding.
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Israeli Scientists Show Bacteria Can Plan Ahead
According to Weizmann research, bacteria can anticipate a future event and prepare for it. These findings could have implications for genetically engineered microorganisms used to produce biofuels.