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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
Carbon nanotubes open new horizons for neuroscience: controlling neural cell outgrowth
Carbon nanotubes are extremely tiny cylinders, but they are stronger than steel and exhibit exceptional conductive properties. By creating carbon nanotubes pillars with optimal dimensions,... More
Nanotechnology study points to new weapon in fight against lethal fungi
Researchers have gained insights into how nanoparticles could be used to identify the presence of invasive and sometimes deadly microbes, and deliver targeted treatments more... More