#science
22
Jul
PrISMa: Advancing Carbon Capture Technology
Category: ESG News
Researchers from ETH Zurich, EPFL, and Heriot-Watt University have created the PrISMa platform. PrISMa uses AI and simulations to enhance carbon capture by evaluating materials, pr...
08
Apr
SWEET Program Launches Call to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Category: ESG News
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) have announced a new call for proposals under the SWEET funding program. This initiative...
02
Feb
The ICON Weather and Climate Model is Now Open Source
Category: ESG News
The ICON weather and climate model, a collaborative effort by Swiss and German researchers, is now open source. This groundbreaking move aims to enhance transparency and foster inn...
30
Oct
Geneva’s Open Quantum Institute to Accelerate Sustainable Solutions
Category: ESG News
The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) has launched the Open Quantum Institute (OQI). The OQI aims to harness quantum technologies to accelerate progress towards the ...
17
Oct
Meeting the Global Food Challenge by 2050
Category: ESG News
Scientists, including EPFL researchers, tackle the challenge of feeding 10 billion people by 2050 amid conflicts and climate change. Emphasizing sustainable solutions, they explore...
05
Sep
BTRY: Revolutionizing Rechargeable Batteries for Sustainability
Category: ESG News
Swiss start-up BTRY, a spin-off from Empa research, is poised to revolutionize rechargeable batteries with thin-film technology. Their lithium metal-based solid-state battery offer...
28
Aug
Bonn Conference Sets Agenda for Biodiversity Action Beyond 2023
Category: ESG News
Switzerland actively participates in the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform's conference on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Bonn. Focus on combatting invasive non-nat...
24
Aug
Recycling the Non-Recyclable: New Epoxy Resin Resists Flames and Reduces Waste
Category: ESG News
#RecyclingInnovation: Empa's breakthrough epoxy resin combines recyclability, flame resistance & strength. From aerospace to wooden floors, it revolutionizes materials.
22
Aug
Empa and ETH Zurich Pioneer Carbon-Based Quantum Technology for Environmental Innovations
Category: ESG News
Empa and ETH Zurich collaborate on groundbreaking carbon-based quantum technology. Atomically precise graphene nanoribbons show controllable quantum effects, promising leaps in com...
10
Aug
FOEN Study Exposes European River Biodiversity Stagnation, Urgent Conservation Measures Required
Category: ESG News
FOEN's study highlights European river biodiversity's positive growth till 2010, followed by stagnation. Urgent action is advised to counter pollution, climate change, and invasive...
- 1
- 2