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Americans Seek Financial Professionals for Holistic Guidance, Allianz Life Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) According to the Annual Retirement Study by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life), despite facing financial challenges such as market volatility, inflation, and recurring crises, most Americans are not seeking the assistance of financial professionals … Read the full press release

Surprising Discovery: Excited Electrons Straighten Perovskite Nanocrystals

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa, and Stanford University have made a remarkable discovery that excited electrons can straighten the crystal lattice of perovskite nanocrystals, increasing their symmetry rather than causing disorder. This unexpected finding could pave the way … Read the full press release

Global Authorities Collaborate to Dismantle Ransomware Network Responsible for Widespread Attacks

(IN BRIEF) Judicial and law enforcement agencies from seven countries have joined forces to take action against a criminal network responsible for a series of damaging ransomware attacks worldwide. These attacks have affected over 1,800 victims in 71 countries, primarily … Read the full press release

EU-Funded REFORMERS Project Launches Europe’s First Renewable Energy Valley in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) The REFORMERS research project, funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe program, has officially commenced its mission to develop and roll out “Renewable Energy Valleys” (REVs) across Europe. The project’s flagship, located in the Netherlands between Alkmaar and Heiloo, … Read the full press release

Inge Herrmann Joins Balgrist University Hospital and University of Zurich to Spearhead Medical Technology Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Inge Herrmann, a renowned expert in medical technology, has been appointed to the academic team at Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich. Herrmann, previously a professor at ETH Zurich and Empa, will continue her research and … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Introduces AI-Powered Mental Health App, Collaborates with Wysa for Holistic Support

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions has partnered with Wysa to launch Wysa Assure, an AI-driven mental health support app. Combining Swiss Re’s risk expertise with Wysa’s AI technology, the app offers on-demand mental health assistance through an AI chatbot … Read the full press release

Switzerland’s First Proton Radiotherapy for Oesophageal Cancer Conducted in Landmark Clinical Trial

(IN BRIEF) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has administered proton radiotherapy to a 67-year-old patient with oesophageal cancer, marking the first time this treatment has been used in Switzerland for such a case. The treatment is part of a collaborative … Read the full press release

Ericsson Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in The Disability Equality Index®

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in The Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a benchmarking tool measuring disability workplace inclusion. The DEI is a collaboration between the American Association … Read the full press release

Exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust’ Extended in Berlin with Volkswagen Group’s Continued Educational Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The exhibition ‘Flashes of Memory. Photography during the Holocaust,’ originally scheduled to run from March 24 to August 20, 2023, at the ‘Museum für Fotografie’ in Berlin, will be extended to January 28, 2024, due to overwhelming visitor … Read the full press release

Researchers Develop Refined Mammography Method for Improved Breast Cancer Detection

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and ETH Zurich, along with the Baden Cantonal Hospital and University Hospital Zurich, have developed a refined method of mammography, an x-ray imaging technique used for detecting breast cancer. The new … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s MBS Project Empowers Migrants and Refugees in Business Ventures

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has collaborated with ACH (Ashley Community Housing) and the West of England Combined Authority on the Migration Business Support (MBS) project, aimed at boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK. The … Read the full press release

Researchers Unlock the Mystery of Microgels’ Behavior, Paving the Way for New Applications

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the University of Barcelona have provided experimental proof for the behavior of microgels, soft particles made of polymers, in colloids. The phenomenon, known as the shrinking of microgels, occurs when … Read the full press release

National Trust Inspires Immersive Sound Story ‘Riverlandia’ at British Library

(IN BRIEF) The National Trust’s river restoration project on an Exmoor river valley has inspired an immersive fictional sound story called “Riverlandia,” which will be launched as an installation at the British Library. The story is narrated by ten different … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Drug Offers Hope for Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have developed a new drug that shows promise in increasing the survival chances of patients with metastatic prostate cancer. The drug is now being tested in the PROGNOSTICS project, a research … Read the full press release

EU Project “Hypelignum” Investigates Biodegradable Electronics Made from Cellulose Fibrils

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Thomas Geiger has been part of a multinational EU project called “Hypelignum” to investigate the production of ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry from cellulose fibers. The project aims to develop biodegradable electronics by … Read the full press release

Swiss Re and Benekiva Collaborate to Create Integrated Claims Management Solution

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Reinsurance and Des Moines-based insurtech Benekiva have formed a strategic partnership to create an Integrated Claims Management Platform that combines Benekiva’s claims administration system with Swiss Re’s Claims Automated Rules Engine. The end-to-end platform supports digital … Read the full press release

Cersanit secures €42m loan from EBRD to invest in Polish and Ukrainian operations

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing €42 million in long-term funding to Cersanit SA, a leading Polish ceramic tile and bathroom equipment manufacturer with a significant presence in Ukraine. The financing will enable Cersanit … Read the full press release

PSI-developed detector to explore complex radiation conditions of Jupiter’s icy moons

(IN BRIEF) The European Space Agency’s JUICE mission to explore Jupiter and its three largest moons is set to launch, carrying the high-tech detector RADEM developed by the Paul Scherrer Institute. The detector will provide information about the complex radiation … Read the full press release

Could ‘touch hunger’ be a modern epidemic? Professor investigates in new book

(IN BRIEF) Professor Michael Banissy, a social neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, has released a new book titled ‘When we touch’, which explores the science behind the human sense of touch. Touch is a critical component of our development … Read the full press release

Neue Studie bietet eine neue Perspektive auf die Sommerzeit und den Energieverbrauch von Gebäuden

(IN KÜRZE) Forscher der Empa haben in einer Studie untersucht, wie sich die Sommerzeit auf den Heiz- und Kühlenergiebedarf von Bürogebäuden auswirkt. Die Studie legt nahe, dass die Zeitumstellung zu Energieeinsparungen in Büros führen könnte, da die Mitarbeiter am Nachmittag … Read the full press release

New Study Offers Fresh Perspective on Daylight-Saving Time and Building Energy Consumption

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have conducted a study analyzing the impact of daylight-saving time on heating and cooling energy requirements for office buildings. The study suggests that the time change could lead to energy savings in offices due to … Read the full press release

DKH Metaalbewerking B.V. se une a Andra Tech Group, respaldado por Equistone, como segunda adquisición

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Andra Tech Group, fabricante líder de componentes mecánicos de precisión, ha completado su segunda adquisición con la compra de DKH Metaalbewerking B.V., especialista en piezas y componentes metálicos complejos. La adquisición ampliará la presencia de Andra Tech … Read the full press release

Voith y Yangi® se asocian para la innovación y el desarrollo de envases a base de celulosa

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Voith, una compañía de tecnología global, ha adquirido una participación en la start-up sueca Yangi® AB, una empresa que ha desarrollado un proceso de formación en seco para producir envases a base de celulosa formados en 3D … Read the full press release

La tecnología 5G mmWave da un gran paso adelante con la conectividad gestionada QoS demostrada por Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson y Qualcomm

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BONN, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), una de las principales empresas de telecomunicaciones integradas del mundo y el mayor proveedor de telecomunicaciones de Europa por ingresos, Ericsson y Qualcomm Technologies han colaborado para demostrar … Read the full press release

Salon de l’automobile de Bruxelles : Bentley présente ses derniers modèles, Flying Spur Hybrid et Bentayga EWB First Edition

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors Limited, fabricant de voitures à la main depuis plus d’un siècle et la marque de voitures de luxe la plus recherchée au monde faisant partie du groupe Volkswagen, a annoncé … Read the full press release

Accenture stärkt mit der Übernahme der SKS Group SAP und regulatorische Dienstleistungen für Banken

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HOCHHEIM, Germany, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), ein globales professionelles Dienstleistungsunternehmen mit führenden Fähigkeiten in den Bereichen Digital, Cloud und Sicherheit, hat seine Zustimmung zur Übernahme der SKS Group bekannt gegeben, einem führenden Beratungsunternehmen, das sich auf … Read the full press release

Accenture stärkt Lieferkettenkapazitäten durch die Übernahme des Oracle Cloud-Spezialisten Inspirage

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) NEW  YORK, United States, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), ein globales Unternehmen für professionelle Dienstleistungen mit führenden Fähigkeiten in den Bereichen Digital, Cloud und Sicherheit, hat den Abschluss der Übernahme von Inspirage bekannt gegeben, einem Supply-Chain-Management-Unternehmen mit … Read the full press release

bp zur Unterstützung der globalen Expansion und der Forschung und Entwicklung von 5B Holdings Pty Ltd, bekannt für seine Technologie für den schnellen Einsatz von Solarenergie in großem Maßstab

Die schnell einsetzbare Solartechnologie von 5B ermöglicht eine schnelle, einfache und kostengünstige Solarinstallation 5B hat weltweit mehr als 60 MW Solartechnologie installiert, darunter Projekte in den USA, Lateinamerika, Europa und Asien. Die Investition wird es 5B ermöglichen, weltweit weiter zu … Read the full press release

NEST’s unit HiLo (High Performance – Low Emissions) project wins prestigious Swiss architecture award in the category Digitization

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 11-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that NEST’s unit HiLo (High Performance – Low Emissions) project has won the prestigious Swiss architecture award in the category … Read the full press release

El proyecto HiLo (High Performance – Low Emissions) de NEST gana el prestigioso premio de arquitectura suizo en la categoría Digitalización

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) DÜBENDORF, 11-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, el instituto de investigación suizo para la ciencia y la tecnología aplicadas a los materiales, ha anunciado que El proyecto HiLo (High Performance – Low Emissions) de la unidad de NEST … Read the full press release

Produtos de algodão orgânico da Paraíba vão receber certificado europeu em Milão

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 19-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Buscando ampliar seu espaço no mercado internacional, a Natural Cotton Color receberá a certificação Friend of the Earth, aceito em mais de 50 países. A entrega deve ocorrer no evento The Sustainable & … Read the full press release

Henkel agregará envases tipo blíster sin plástico a su cartera de adhesivos de consumo

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) DÜSSELDORF, 8-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), una empresa alemana de productos químicos y bienes de consumo, ha anunciado la incorporación de envases tipo blíster sin plástico a sus adhesivos de consumo. portafolio. El alcance del … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies y New Hope Energy se asocian para convertir desechos plásticos en aceite de pirólisis

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), una empresa multienergética global con más de 100.000 empleados y presencia en más de 130 países, ha anunciado una nueva asociación con New Hope Energy, … Read the full press release

Le nouveau prix de recherche de Henkel, le Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, est désormais ouvert aux candidatures

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) DÜSSELDORF, 11-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR : HEN3), une société allemande de produits chimiques et de biens de consommation, a annoncé le lancement d’un nouveau prix de recherche appelé Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, qui … Read the full press release

Henkel’s newly launched research award the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science now open for applications

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 11-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced the launch of a new research award called Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science, which now calls for applications on … Read the full press release

Novartis, Molecular Partners: Ensovibep has the potential to be an important new treatment option in the combat of rapidly evolving SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Topline results from the randomized EMPATHY Part A study in acute COVID-19 ambulatory patients comparing single intravenous doses of ensovibep, a DARPin antiviral therapeutic candidate vs. placebo, met the primary endpoint of viral load reduction over eight days The secondary … Read the full press release

Capgemini Research Institute released its new report on hybrid-workplace: “Relearning Leadership: Creating the Hybrid Workplace Leader”

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini (EPA: CAP), a French multinational leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation, has announced the release of its new report titled “Relearning Leadership: Creating the Hybrid Workplace Leader” that highlights that … Read the full press release

Launch of the Anna Lindh Foundation Virtual Marathon for Dialogue!

Launch of the Anna Lindh Foundation Virtual Marathon for Dialogue

Cyprus Network Activities (PRESS RELEASE) NICOSIA, 28-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Cyprus Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, a forum promoting intercultural dialogue both within the island and in the region by creating synergies and building bridges among citizens, is … Read the full press release

Roche unveils new Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology test to quantitatively measure antibodies in people exposed to SARS-CoV-2

The new Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S test can quantitatively measure the level of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in patients who have been exposed to the virus. The test  targets antibodies against the spike protein. This is the focus of vaccines in development … Read the full press release

Generali pays tribute to its 150,000 plus agents through its first ever global advertising campaign

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 13-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Italian insurance company, Generali announces the launch of its first-ever Global Advertising Campaign in its 189-year history. The campaign celebrates and empowers Generali’s 150,000 agents, illustrating how Generali is a true Lifetime Partner … Read the full press release