Technology
Tubes with a Twist
Weizmann scientists came up with a new type of nanotube—built of gold, silver, and other nanoparticles—that may form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts, and chemistry-on-a-chip systems.
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A $3 Water Purifer That Could Save Lives
Lifestraw, a new invention that renders dangerous water drinkable, was developed with expertise provided by Dr. Moshe Frommer, an alumnus of the Weizmann Institute's graduate school.
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Handy iPod Striking the Right Chords for Those in Meditative State of Mind
Prof. Rafael Malach's research suggests that iPods, video games, and similar technologies may shut down part of the brain, providing a release that actually helps the brain operate more efficiently.
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Beaming Across the Border
A number of Israeli scientists, including Weizmann researchers, are actively involved in the SESAME project—a large synchrotron in Jordan that will serve the experimental research needs of many in the region.
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Bringing DNA Computers to Life
By tapping the computing power of biological molecules, the Weizmann Institute's Prof. Ehud Shapiro is building tiny machines that can speak directly to living cells.
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America 2025: Precision Rx
Prof. Ehud Shapiro, who created nano-sized computers that may someday circulate throughout the body diagnosing and treating diseases, is one of the researchers moving medicine into a new DNA age.
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Just Rolling Along
Prof. Reshef Tenne and his team created a new lubricant that dramatically reduces friction and wear in machinery. The synthetic material might be ideal for machinery ranging from car engines to space ships.