Decision time predicts the risk of depression relapse
Depressive disorder is a major public health problem with an unpredictable course. It often recurs, with episodes of depression interspersed with... [mehr]
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds SNF
Eye-tracking data improves prosthetic hands
The hand is a precious limb. Its 34 muscles and 20 joints enable movements of great precision and complexity which are essential for interacting... [mehr]
Jürg Stahl is the new President of the SNSF Foundation Council
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) promotes scientific research in Switzerland based on a federal mandate. As its supervisory body, the... [mehr]
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]
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]