Technology
Synfuels: A solution for historic vehicles?
Research
Empa
Synthetic fuels can make a contribution to achieving climate targets. But can they be used in conventional combustion engines without any problems? This question is being investigated by Empa in collaboration with the Swiss car importer AMAG.
Radio astronomy to foster Swiss research and industry
Politics
EPFL
By becoming a member of the SKA Observatory (SKAO), the largest and most ambitious radio astronomy collaboration in the world, Switzerland intends to foster Swiss research and industry while contributing to an international initiative that promises to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe.
“If you’re in a certain position, you should step forward”
Research
PSI
Working on nanotechnologies in the cleanroom makes her happy. Now Kirsten Moselund runs the newly established Laboratory for Nano and Quantum Technologies at PSI. Here she always has an eye on practical applications: from minute lasers to computer chips, from artificial intelligence to quantum computing. She encourages young women in particular to pursue a career in research and recommends a good work-life balance.
New Swiss Alliance for Capacity-building in PeaceTech
Politics
EPFL
EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) and The Geneva Graduate Institute (formerly IHEID) have signed an agreement to create the Swiss PeaceTech Alliance, which will bring together complementary knowledge needed to build capacity internationally in the field of PeaceTech. The partners are very proud to further announce that the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform (GPP) has also decided to join the alliance.
SLS 2.0: The upgrade of the large research facility is progressing
Research
PSI
Under the name SLS 2.0, the multi-year project to upgrade the Swiss Light Source SLS is currently under way. From 2025 on, the large research facility SLS will provide research with even more intense X-ray light than before. The first special magnets, which are crucial for achieving this, have now arrived. In addition, the Canton of Aargau has released 9.75 million Swiss francs for the budget.
A transistor from the printer
Research
ETH Board
“Printed electronics” is a growing scientific field in which transistors and other electronic components can be printed on any substrate. Empa has become a leading name in this area. The Coating Competence Center uses the latest printing techniques which enable completely new applications. 
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