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06/Nov/2019
Latsis Prize 2019: Dominik Hangartner's research brings cool-headed analysis to the heated debate on migration: Continue
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17/Oct/2019
Only one out of a hundred houses per year are renovated to make them more energy efficient - less than half the number needed to achieve the goals of the Energy Strategy 2050 for buildings. The National Research Programme "Energy" shows that the necessary technologies are available, but there is a lack of appropriate planning, building and energy laws, as well as of expertise.
Building renovation needs to be speeded up: Continue
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28/Aug/2019
It is probable that primordial galaxies triggered the period in the history of the universe known as “cosmic reionisation”. The Geneva-based astronomer Anne Verhamme has succeeded in demonstrating this by studying green pea galaxies. In recognition of this work, the SNSF will award her this year's Marie Heim-Vögtlin prize on 16 September 2019.
"Green peas" provide clues to the early days of the universe: Continue
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27/Aug/2019
There is an ongoing debate in society about sex education. Now a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation suggests that the best approach is a combination of parents and school. And that using friends and the internet as main sources of information on sexuality can cause problems.
Sex education: Why school and parents should work together: Continue
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19/Aug/2019
Chemists funded by the SNSF have created a new compound for flexible drug delivery that specifically targets prostate cancer cells. Incorporating four different molecules, the compound prevents tumour cells from multiplying, can be detected by medical imaging and has staying power in the bloodstream.
Graphene nanoflakes: a new tool for precision medicine: Continue
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04/Jul/2019
Is trade liberalisation shifting environmental burden from industrialised countries to poorer ones? This question was investigated by a research team at ETH Zurich led by Thomas Bernauer. In particular, they analysed whether, and if so how, commerce driven by free trade agreements is transferring environmental impacts from industrialised countries to poorer ones.
Trade agreements only partly shift environmental burden onto poorer countries : Continue
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03/Jul/2019
On behalf of social security institutions, psychiatrists assess to what extent people with mental health problems are still able to work. However, the work capability assessments tend to be far too dissimilar. A new training course, conducted within the scope of an SNSF-funded study, has helped to reduce the differences.
Work capability assessments: making them more consistent: Continue
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02/Jul/2019
An analysis of sediment transport in the Rhône Valley yields surprising results: melting glaciers overcompensated for the effect of the increased number of hydropower plants. A reduction in construction activities due to the 2008 financial crisis could also be seen in the data. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind in Europe, brings important new knowledge, in particular for flood prevention.
Sediments in Lake Geneva reflect the 2008 financial crisis: Continue
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26/Jun/2019
The National Research Programmes “Energy Turnaround” (NRP 70) and “Managing Energy Consumption” (NRP 71) have investigated the key factors influencing society’s willingness to accept technology and behavioural change and distilled them into specific recommendations. The focal issue “Acceptance” ushers in the concluding phase of NRP 70 and 71.
Lack of knowledge and experience are slowing implementation of Energy Strategy 2050: Continue
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11/Jun/2019
Research with open-ended results is of vital importance to our society. The SNSF is launching a campaign to promote basic research featuring various Instagram posts and a series of animated videos on Youtube.
Benefits of basic research: Continue