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Microplastics in Switzerland: This is how much microplastic enters soils and water bodies from the air
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (98+ words) Press releasePublished on 10 September 2026 To the Press Release N M Ashta, G Crosset-Perrotin, A Moraz, M Philipp, T D Bucheli, R Kaegi, C Hueglin: Wet and dry atmospheric deposition of microplastics at urban, suburban, rural and mountainous sites in Switzerland;…...
First nationwide measurements in Switzerland show low levels of microplastics entering the environment from wastewater treatment plants
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (701+ words) eda.admin Press releasePublished on 10 September 2026 First nationwide measurements in Switzerland show low levels of microplastics entering the environment from wastewater treatment plants Dübendorf, 10.09.2026 — Every year, Swiss wastewater treatment plants release around 5 tonnes of microplastics into the environment. That is…...
Novel flame-retardant and recyclable fiber-reinforced composite: Making trains and airplanes recyclable
1+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) Eidgenössisches Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten EDA Press releasePublished on 1 September 2026 Dübendorf, 01.09.2026 — Airplanes and passenger trains must meet strict safety requirements, including fire safety standards. This calls for materials that are flame-retardant, lightweight, robust, and scalable. Empa researchers, in collaboration with…...
Empa Young Scientist Fellowship: Young researcher investigates tiny fractures with major consequences
2+ week, 2+ day ago (158+ words) Press releasePublished on 25 August 2026 Dübendorf, 25.08.2026 — Thin films made of metal oxides are the key technology behind most of our electronics. However, surprisingly little is known about the mechanical properties of these nanometer-scale technological marvels. Empa researcher Vivek Devulapalli aims to…...
Living sand: Biopolymers for better soil
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (467+ words) Press releasePublished on 20 August 2026 Excessive land use, deforestation, and climate change are leading to increased desertification in many regions of the world. Once started, the process often triggers a chain reaction: The loss of nutrients in the soil causes vegetation…...
How the???unicorn of the seas??? got its helix
3+ week, 1+ day ago (504+ words) Press releasePublished on 18 August 2026 Villigen, 18.08.2026 — A narwhal tale with a twist It was precisely this unusual growth that aroused the curiosity of an international and interdisciplinary research team. Using state-of-the-art X-ray methods, the researchers wanted to find out whether the…...
“Engagement with the scientific community can have a stimulating effect on Swiss diplomacy”
3+ week, 6+ day ago (263+ words) CommunicationPublished on 13 August 2026 Could you use two projects to illustrate the areas in which results have been achieved? How important is cooperation in the field of research for the implementation of Switzerland’s foreign policy objectives in Africa? What objectives does…...
Improving laser cutting with acoustics: The self-guiding laser
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (210+ words) Press releasePublished on 13 August 2026 However, the process is somewhat volatile, especially with thick workpieces. To achieve the desired cut quality, the laser must be readjusted for each alloy and material thickness. It can take time for a manufacturer to perfectly…...
Federal Council sets out strategic direction for the Geneva AI Summit 2027 and appoints Fabiola Gianotti as Delegate
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (244+ words) Press releasePublished on 12 August 2026 Berne, 12.08.2026 — At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council set out the strategic direction and project organisation for the Geneva AI Summit 2027. It appointed Fabiola Gianotti as its Delegate. The former Director-General of CERN is tasked…...
The proton highway: Taking a closer look at materials for hydrogen processing
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (327+ words) Press releasePublished on 7 August 2026 Exactly how the behavior of hydrogen ions – protons – in ceramic membranes relates to their material structure is not yet fully understood. In a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Empa researchers led by…...