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Nanomedicine fast outpacing regulatory framework development – new JRC report
The JRC has published a detailed report into the slow development of regulatory framework around nanomedicines, highlighting a common challenge in all emerging technologies, that... More
Occupational dust exposure
The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has published three web documentaries on the topic of "Workplaces of the Future" as part of... More
Shortage of skilled workers in technical professions further exacerbated
Since the first installment of the Swiss Skills Shortage Index in 2016, this measure has trended in the same direction: upwards. Engineering and technical occupations... More
Anyone can identify plants – with the “Flora incognita” app
The German ministry of the environment is funding the use of artificial intelligence for plant identification with 2.38 million... More
Trust in science and research remains high in Switzerland
The Swiss population’s trust in science and research is high. The tool for measuring the people’s pulse on science for 2019 shows that the population... More
Plastic pollution: useful measures here, new concerns there
Plastics are a highly useful commodity but careless treatment of various products made from it is causing serious concerns for society and the environment. With... More
Are therapeutic nanoparticles dangerous?
Tiny nanoparticles are intended for transporting active substances to specific targets in the body or to heat tissue in cancer treatment. In short-term use these... More
Nanobionics used to create unsinkable metal
The water spider Argyroneta aquatica weaves a fine web that gives it the ability of buoyancy. Inspired by this marvelous creature, researchers at University of... More