Transforming the energy system is possible – if we set our minds to it
“Findings from the over 100 research projects of the National Research Programme ‘Energy’ show that, in principle, an economically and... [mehr]
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds SNF
Switzerland’s influence on European energy policy continues to decline
Switzerland used to be a major player in the European energy sector, but its influence is declining due to the expansion of the EU single energy... [mehr]
Big Data makes intensive care better
One single critically ill patient treated in an intensive care or emergency unit generates up to 100 GB of data per day. The data comes from... [mehr]
The 2020 SNSF Scientific Image Competition is underway
The 2020 edition of the SNSF Scientific Image Competition is officially open. The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) invites researchers... [mehr]
Latsis Prize 2019: Dominik Hangartner’s research brings cool-headed analysis to the heated debate on migration
"We bring cool-headed analysis to a heated debate. Using data and statistical analysis, we show which migration policies work – and what could... [mehr]
Building renovation needs to be speeded up
Approximately half of the energy consumed in Switzerland can be attributed to the construction and running of the country’s building stock.... [mehr]
Nicola Spaldin awarded Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist
- Multiferroics are a new class of materials that respond to both magnetic and electric fields, a combination that does not generally occur... [mehr]
„Green peas“ provide clues to the early days of the universe
Following the Big Bang some 14 billion years ago, the universe gradually cooled down, allowing electrons and protons to fuse together to form... [mehr]
Sex education: Why school and parents should work together
Sex education in school remains a controversial subject. That’s why Yara Barrense-Dias, researcher on adolescent health, wanted to know if the... [mehr]