Revolutionary sound absorbers
Together with the company de Cavis, Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sound absorption. The new mineral sound absorbers are not only significantly thinner than…
Together with the company de Cavis, Empa researchers have developed a groundbreaking innovation in the field of sound absorption. The new mineral sound absorbers are not only significantly thinner than…
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a method to control the flow of electricity in ultra-thin metal films at room temperature using light. This discovery could…
With the GlarnerlandPass, the canton of Glarus is taking a pioneering step in tourism development. The new platform combines digitalisation, regionality and sustainability to create a holistic model with appeal…
From mid-July 2025, iNovitas AG will be digitally mapping the road network in the district of Horgen. The three-dimensional image of the road network is intended to support the administration,…
Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday life and the economy - but at the same time, doubts are growing about quality, ethics and how it works. When machines begin to…
A new international study, published in the journal Nature, systematically analyses over 16,000 chemicals in plastics. It reveals how many of them are harmful to human health and the environment…
Artificial intelligence has made remarkable progress in understanding language. But how does a model actually learn to understand language? New studies show that the position of the words is what…
Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) is a new generation of long-term storage systems. Underground compressed air systems such as the AirBattery could secure the power supply efficiently, economically and in…
The CSEM's Digital Journey Challenge 2025 supports Swiss companies in the realisation of innovative digital projects. With funding of up to CHF 100,000, technological expertise and international visibility, the initiative…
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) are developing an organic material that binds carbon dioxide from the air and uses it to form biomass and…
The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025, published for the first time, provides a well-founded assessment of the Swiss deep tech landscape. The results emphasise Switzerland's role as an international driver…
From energy-efficient networks to wireless real-time communication: researchers and universities in Europe are pushing ahead with the development of future communication technologies at full speed. With innovative approaches for time-sensitive…
A research team at ETH Zurich has developed a novel, 3D-printable building material that stores carbon dioxide not only in biomass, but also in the form of mineral compounds. The…
A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is looking for cement formulations that reduce CO2-intensive clinker in cement mixtures. The researchers used a modelling method supported by artificial…
The Belgian energy group TotalEnergies is introducing dynamic electricity tariffs with the help of the billing platform from the Zurich start-up Exnaton. This enables consumers to purchase renewable electricity flexibly…
In this interview, Jan-Egbert Sturm and Hans Gersbach take stock of the economic year 2024 and look to the future. They talk about Germany's structural problems, global uncertainties, the role…
At the University Day of the OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences - it became clear how artificial intelligence is changing research, teaching and society. Over 150 guests…
At the event "The robot, our new friend and helper?" in Dietikon, experts discussed the role of artificial intelligence in our society. The evening made it clear that the technology…