Consumer sentiment significantly higher than a year ago

In January 2025 the consumer sentiment index stood at –29 points. This is 12 points…

Unique quantum simulator opens door to new research

Physicists have built a new type of digital-analogue quantum simulator in Google’s laboratory, which can…

Sanctions: Ordinance imposing Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine

Bern, 06.02.2025 - On 6 February 2025, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs (EAER) has…

Environmental research: How dangerous are nanoplastics for babies in the womb?

Allergies and asthma are widespread diseases that could arise during embryonal development in the womb.…

Empa Young Scientist Fellowship: Young researcher sheds light on quantum molecules

Empa researcher Eve Ammerman wants to bring quantum technologies one step closer to application by…

Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Venezuela

Bern, 04.02.2025 - On 3 February 2025, the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and…

Meeting between Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and the president of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña

On 30 January, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, vice president of the Federal Council and head…

Ionic wind technology: Empa spin-off awarded – Energy-efficient cooling thanks to ionic wind (last modification, the 31.01.2025)

Thanks to a new type of airflow booster for ionic wind, completely new fields of…

Negotiating mandate for treaty with Ukraine

At its meeting on 29 January, the Federal Council approved the negotiating mandate for an…

Development cooperation: FDFA and EAER implement Parliament’s decisions

At its 29 January 2025 meeting, the Federal Council was informed about how the cuts…