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Aleksi Vuorinen Receives the Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation Science Prize

Professor of Theoretical Physics Aleksi Vuorinen from the University of Helsinki was presented the award (prize sum €20,000) by the Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation for his successful research on the application of Quantum Chromodynamics to quark matter of finite density or temperature.

Maintaining the Balance of Power

ASU engineering research supports greater grid reliability and resilience

Animal Experiments Will Remain Indispensable in the Foreseeable Future

Research involving animals is crucial when it comes to achieving scientific and medical progress, and is also very important for UZH, emphasizes Elisabeth Stark. The Vice President Research believes maintaining exemplary standards of animal welfare and an open dialogue with society is key.

New Applications for Quantum Computing Sought in Hackathons

Quantum computing may gain a significant status in the future, and many businesses have already become involved in quantum hackathons.

ERC Awards Five-Year Grant for Research on the Construction of Scientific Knowledge

In her project ‘Medical Electricity, Embodied Experiences, and Knowledge Construction in Europe and the Atlantic World, c.1740–1840’, Postdoctoral Researcher Soile Ylivuori investigates the construction of scientific knowledge in 18th-century Europe and the Atlantic world.

A Single Course of Antibiotics Affects the Gut Microbiota of Infants

A study indicates that antibiotics, which kill bacteria, boost the abundance of gut fungal microbiota. The phenomenon can be a contributing factor in the long-term adverse effects of antibiotics, such as inflammatory bowel diseases.

Climate-Aligned Financial Flows

Working group III of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change yesterday presented their latest report at a media conference in Bern.

Platypuses and Androids

Love, courage, fear – mythical creatures have always been imaginary incarnations of things that deeply move people, says Heinz-Ulrich Reyer about his new book, which inspired us to write a quiz.

Fighting Cancer with Gut Bacteria

Some bacteria in the gut reduce the effectiveness of cancer treatments, while others increase it.

Towards the Earlier Diagnosis of Cancer

In addition to improving the diagnosis of cancer, Malin Sund wishes to better predict the effects of cancer therapies.

Antibiotic Resistance, Occupational Pensions and Secularism in Bangladesh

Kira Schmitt, Michael E. Meier and Mascha Schulz have won this year's FAN Awards for their outstanding research work.

New Foundation for Translational Research and Technology Transfer

The University of Zurich and ETH Zurich have established the Wyss Zurich Foundation.

Automated Analysis of Animal Behavior

Researchers have developed a new method that uses artificial intelligence to analyze animal behavior.

Emma Esterman '20: Senior Thesis Work Published

Bacterial Gene Transfer Agents have distinct DNA packaging machinery

'Beautiful Collaboration' Advances Research on Freshwater Blooms

A Dartmouth-led study urges more complete study of harmful cyanobacteria.

Study Solves Textbook Problem: How Cells Know Their Size

Dartmouth 'basic science' research could unlock complex medical challenges.

Guerinot Lab Identifies Proteins Involved in Photoprotection during Iron Deficiency

Prof. Mary Lou Guerinot, Dr. Garo Akmakjian, Guarini '18 and Nabilia Riaz, Guarini '22 have identified proteins that protect plants during iron deficiency.

Regenerative Agriculture the Only Possible Way Forward, European Researchers Agree

The forms of agriculture used today have negative impacts on the environment on a global scale.

Newts at War with Climate Change: They're Adapting to Survive the Threat of Extinction

Like with humans, some newts are capable of “burning” what they consume more quickly than others.

A Single-Layer Material Could Partially Replace Silicon in Electronics

Silicon can be found in cellphones, computers, and other electronic devices. It is the basic material used to make the semiconductors from which electronics components are made.