Uniquely precise: New value for the half-life of samarium-146

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the Australian National University have re-determined the…

Aerogel Architecture Award 2024: Subtle renovation thanks to aerogel applications in construction

On July 12, the Aerogel Architecture Award was presented for the fourth time on the…

Digitalisation: a blessing for the energy transformation

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have used one of the most advanced energy…

Apprentices commute on average for one and a half hours per day

Data on Swiss apprentices' commute times has become available for the first time: A study…

Improving the resilience of energy systems in the Global South: Energy planning in Ghana as a role model for the world

Under the leadership of Empa scientist Mashael Yazdanie, an international research team is investigating ways…

Breast cancer classification using AI

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT are…

Slight rise in investment in construction in 2023

Investment in construction rose by 0.2% in nominal terms in 2023 compared with the previous…

Medical technolgy: A hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis

Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a hydrogel implant that can help prevent…

Recycling cement paste – a cheap and efficient way to curb emissions

Recycling cement paste is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to reduce emissions…

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin receives Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

On 15 July, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs,…