25/09/2017
Academia must cast a scientific eye on itself, says the science historian Bruno Strasser. He explains why science studies has struggled to develop in Switzerland. Interview by Daniel Saraga
"Science studies asks painful questions": Details
22/09/2017
Paramecia have genetic elements that can eliminate themselves – junk DNA with a self-destruct mechanism. By Ori Schipper
The genetic clear-out: Details
20/09/2017
Superhero is worried about his alp. In a dream, he has a vision of Prof. Darstein …
Superhero saves science: Details
20/09/2017
In November 2017, the SNSF will visit higher education institutions in Lugano, Basel, Lausanne, Zurich and Geneva. The aim of this "Tour de Suisse" is to present the SNSF funding schemes to researchers.
SNSF to visit nine higher education institutions: Details
18/09/2017
To tackle the problem of heavy metal contamination in water, an ETH Zurich spin-off turns to whey. This byproduct of cheese production contains a cheap protein that makes for an effective water filter. Texte: Florian Fisch Infographie: ikonaut
Milk protein catches heavy metals: Details
18/09/2017
Congenital hyperinsulinism is a serious yet poorly understood condition. Research funded by the SNSF has discovered how it is caused by a genetic mutation.
A new approach to high insulin levels: Details
15/09/2017
The public and media discourse in Switzerland suggests that the population finds the sentences passed by judges to be too mild. But a recent study now proves that the opposite is the case. By Julia Richter
Easy justice? When people and judges are at one: Details
15/09/2017
The Executive Committee of the SNSF Foundation Council elected six new research councillors.
SNSF Research Council: six new members elected: Details
13/09/2017
The tense situation in Turkey is making it increasingly difficult to conduct research there. Foreign scientists working in Turkey are also aware of this, and they describe diminishing freedoms and a vague sense of fear. By Simon Jäggi
Science under duress: Details
12/09/2017
All new project funding applications must include a data management plan (DMP). A draft DMP will be accepted if considered plausible by the SNSF.
Open research data: summary and final specifications: Details