Infrared detectors made from quantum dots – A keener eye for the invisible
From smart textiles to self-driving cars: Empa researchers are developing new types of detectors for…
Swiss scientific delegation meets with partners in Mexico and Colombia
Representatives of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), the Swiss National Science…
Sexual harassment in the workplace: New figures indicate further action needed
A recent study conducted by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) and the State…
Parliamentary focus on VET
Politicians submitted 267 procedural requests on vocational education and training (VET) to the federal and…
Sanctions: Ordinance imposing Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine
On 29 November 2024, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) published an application form…
Gross domestic product in the third quarter of 2024: Swiss economy sees below-average growth
In the third quarter of 2024, Switzerland's GDP adjusted for sporting events grew by 0.2%,…
Refining hardwood by bioluminescence: How to make wood glow
Since more and more deciduous trees are being planted in Swiss forests, whose wood is…
Successful funding for Swiss participation in international research infrastructures
In order to optimise support for Swiss participation in international research infrastructures, the State Secretariat…
Rethinking timber buildings: Launch of EU project on sustainable timber construction
A new European research project, TIMBERHAUS, aiming at promoting timber construction in Europe, was launched…
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin on working visit to the Netherlands
On 28 and 29 November, Guy Parmelin, the head of the Federal Department of Economic…