Graphene nanoflakes: a new tool for precision medicine
Usually, a drug is administered indiscriminately and most of it does not reach the diseased tissues. The goal of precision medicine is to increase... [mehr]
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds SNF
Trade agreements only partly shift environmental burden onto poorer countries
As economic globalisation – and free trade in particular – progress, the associated environmental burden may tend to be transferred abroad.... [mehr]
Work capability assessments: making them more consistent
People who cannot work full-time anymore because of mental health problems are entitled to a benefit. The amount they receive depends on how fit... [mehr]
Sediments in Lake Geneva reflect the 2008 financial crisis
Water carries sediments – from mud particles to gravel – which settle down in rivers, lakes and seas. This sedimentation plays a crucial role... [mehr]
Lack of knowledge and experience are slowing implementation of Energy Strategy 2050
"The Swiss have a fundamentally positive attitude to transforming their country’s energy system", says Andreas Balthasar, President of the NRP... [mehr]
Benefits of basic research
The core mission of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is to select and fund the best basic research projects. Its main goal: gaining... [mehr]
It’s the idea that counts: Spark supports original research projects
With Spark, the SNSF aims to widen the existing range of scientific methods, theories and ideas. Grant holders are able to implement original... [mehr]
Daily doses of vitamin D are unreachable during Swiss winter
Too much sun increases the risk of skin cancer. But moderate exposure is required to produce vitamin D. This substance is essential for bone... [mehr]
Building-integrated photovoltaics: aesthetic, efficient and widely accepted
Photovoltaic systems installed on roofs and façades could produce more than 50% of the present-day electricity demand. To accomplish this,... [mehr]