Storys zum Thema Swiss

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Women with severe burn injuries are more likely than men to develop blood poisoning

Bern (ots) - Bacteria in the bloodstream can result in life-threatening complications for burn victims. Women are more susceptible to this than men, according to the unexpected results of a study funded by the SNSF. The skin forms a natural barrier that prevents bacteria entering the body. Severe burns stop this pro-tective function from working properly, and germs can ...

Grünenthal Group

Grünenthal licenses exclusive Australian rights to Qutenza® to Clinect

Aachen, Germany & Victoria, Australia (ots) - Grünenthal, a global leader in pain management and related diseases, and Clinect Pty Ltd ("Clinect"), an Australian based company focussed on supporting access to unique products, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Clinect will have the exclusive Australian rights to Qutenza®, a ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

When science prints the future

Bern (ots) - The Vaud-based company BOBST designs cutting-edge technologies for printing and converting packaging and labels. The productive dynamic linking research and industry relies on the Swiss academic ecosystem. The factory in Mex, near Lausanne, exudes precision. In the brightly lit halls, steel frames, cables and meticulous fine-tuning are part of everyday life. But beneath the noise of the presses, another scenario is unfolding: that of a discreet science guiding ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

"Developing antibiotics is not profitable, hence the crucial role of universities."

swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz

Swiss Staffingindex: staffing service provider turnover drops after economic slowdown

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Lost in the mall - wayfinding in complex multi-level shopping centres

Bern (ots) - Open floor plans with atriums or galleries and the ability to mentally map the surroundings help with wayfinding in complex buildings. This is the finding from a study supported by the SNSF involving a virtual shopping trip. Who hasn't gone round and round in circles in a shopping centre looking for a particular store? Or had trouble finding their way back ...

SERV Schweizerische Exportrisikoversicherung

Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV is taking over responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate

Zurich (ots) - Overall responsibility for the Swiss Government's major infrastructure projects (GIP) mandate was transferred from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV at the start of 2026. As a result, SERV has become the central contact and coordination hub for ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

In the Stöckli workshops, science shapes snow sports

Bern (ots) - To design some of the best performing skis on the market, Stöckli combines craftsmanship, competition and basic research. The Swiss academic ecosystem is proving to be a strategic ally in this adventure. In the workshops in Malters, near Lucerne, wood, fibres and resins are layered with the precision of a musical phrase. Switzerland's last remaining ski manufacturer skilfully combines a strong heritage of ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Innovation with a bite: the technology behind Planted

Debrunner Koenig Gruppe

Debrunner Koenig Group takes over operations at Locher Bewehrungen AG in a step to strengthen its position in the market

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

A new type of wave discovered in Lake Geneva

Bern (ots) - Every summer, a special wave travels around Lake Geneva. The phenomenon has only been discovered now, even though the currents are among the strongest in the lake and influence biogeochemical cycles in the nearshore zones. Those going for a swim in Lake Geneva have no idea what is going on under their feet. Waves do not only form on the lake surface. Wave-like currents - known as internal waves - also flow ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Robot dog ANYmal gains momentum

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Why insurers rely on basic research to understand tomorrow's risks

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Prizewinner Anna Feller researches biological matchmaking

Green

Green welcomes IFM Investors to drive next phase of expansion / IFM Global Infrastructure Fund acquires Switzerland’s leading data center operator Green

swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz

Swiss Staffingindex: slowdown continues

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

How often red kites actually collide with wind turbines

PLAN-B NET ZERO

PLAN-B NET ZERO AG Successfully Completes CHF 4.5 Million Capital Raise

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Federal budget cuts: SNSF to adapt its research funding from 2026

Bern (ots) - The SNSF rejects the massive budget cuts planned by the Federal Council from 2027. At the same time, it is preparing itself. After close dialogue with all partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes. The SNSF supports research in Switzerland on behalf of and with funding from the Confederation. As part of relief package 27, the Federal Council is planning to reduce the SNSF's funding ...

Green

Green expands into Europe – further data centers planned / Swiss data center provider Green is continuing its growth trajectory: the first stage of the expansion is kicking off in Germany

VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG

VAC and Torngat Metals Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Rare Earth Supply Chain

Hanau/Berlin (ots) - VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC), a global leader in the production of rare earth permanent magnets and Torngat Metals, a Quebec-based rare earths development company, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue an offtake agreement for Torngat Metals to supply VAC with long-term security of fully traceable and responsibly produced ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Getting a grip on pointless antibiotics prescriptions

Bern (ots) - Patients often push their doctors to prescribe antibiotics unnecessarily, increasing bacterial resistance. More trust in patients could help here. This is the surprising outcome of a study supported by the SNSF. Five million people die each year from bacterial infections because the pathogens are resistant to anti-biotics. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), this figure will double by 2050. ...

swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz

Swiss Staffingindex: staffing service providers see drop for third year in a row

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

More and more children are allergic to cashew nuts

Bern (ots) - Nuts account for around a quarter of all food allergies. Recently, cashew nuts have been causing a particularly high number of severe reactions in children. This is probably because of increased consumption. Whether as a savoury snack or disguised in gluten-free flour and vegan milk, cashew nuts, which originally come from Brazil, are very much in demand. They are rich in protein but contain less fat and ...