Zurich

(IN BRIEF) A study led by the Paul Scherrer Institute finds that Switzerland could significantly reduce its reliance on imported gas by expanding the use of domestically produced biomethane derived from biomass such as wood waste, sewage sludge, and green … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut has appointed Taryn Ridley as Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, effective April 2026. She succeeds Kai Hummel and will report directly to CEO Hein Schumacher. With extensive experience at the company, including her … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Voith has secured a contract from Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG to supply and install two 70 MW variable-speed pump turbines and motor generators for the Grimsel 4 pumped storage power plant in Switzerland. The project will enhance energy storage … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) An international group of experts is advocating for a new approach to digital safety for children and adolescents, emphasizing improved platform design over blanket social media bans. Published in Science, the research highlights how recent legal actions against … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group, Europe, to strengthen its leadership and enhance its client-focused strategy across the region. Bringing over 20 years of experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, Schwyzer will lead efforts … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swissport’s Matchbox platform has achieved ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 certifications, confirming its compliance with leading global standards for information security, cloud protection, and data privacy. The platform, which automates travel document validation across various passenger … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a new fire-retardant and recyclable building material made from sawdust and the mineral struvite, using an enzyme derived from watermelon seeds to control the binding process. The innovation offers a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Sika has partnered with ETH Zurich as a funding contributor to the Living Lab HIL project, supporting early development phases from 2026 to 2028 focused on planning the refurbishment and expansion of a key academic building. The initiative … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute have identified the molecular mechanism behind a light-switchable drug that can modulate its effectiveness in treating high blood pressure. By observing how the compound changes shape and interacts with its receptor, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC), a Switzerland-based global innovation diplomacy platform, has appointed Dr. Florian Herzog to its Advisory Board as Scientific Advisor. A specialist in artificial intelligence, advanced software engineering, applied mathematics, and digital infrastructure, Dr. Herzog … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE and Molecular Partners AG have entered into a partnership to develop and potentially manufacture DARPin-based radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer treatment. Eckert & Ziegler will provide development services for Radio-DARPins using Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177 isotopes, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Inge Herrmann has secured 8 million Swiss francs in funding from the Werner Siemens Foundation to develop SonoGuard, a novel system designed to detect and treat complications after surgery. The five-year project aims to create an … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has agreed to acquire QBE Insurance Group’s Global Trade Credit and Surety business, aiming to expand its specialty insurance platform and strengthen services that help corporations manage payment and performance risks. The portfolio, with … Read the full press release →