May 14, 2025
Cracking the Disorder
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have uncovered physical laws explaining why cracks in materials break their symmetry while spreading. These findings lay the groundwork for the design of more resilient...
October 11, 2024
Uncrackable: Scorpions and Sponges Inspire Sustainable Design
A Weizmann Institute study of super-tough organisms reveals strategies for creating more sustainable, resilient human-made materials. Humans are by no means alone in the search for more sustainable materials. Nature,...