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(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have made a groundbreaking discovery by precisely characterizing the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which holds immense potential for producing valuable chemicals and drug precursors in an environmentally sustainable manner. This enzyme, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swissloop Tunneling, a team of students from ETH Zurich supported by Empa, emerged victorious at the Not-a-Boring Competition 2024 in Bastrop, Texas, with their innovative micro-tunneling machine, Groundhog Beta. The team’s success marks a significant milestone in the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Tubulis has closed an oversubscribed €128 million ($138.8 million) Series B2 financing round, co-led by EQT Life Sciences and Nextech Invest Ltd, with participation from new and existing investors including Frazier Life Sciences and Deep Track Capital. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced its proposals for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 12, 2024, including the re-election of Jacques de Vaucleroy as a Board member and his election as Chairman, along with the nomination of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has named Christophe Tummers as Group Chief Data Officer, effective April 1st, 2024, reflecting the bank’s commitment to leveraging data in its transformation and strategic objectives. Reporting to Laura Mather, Group Chief Operating Officer, Tummers brings … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest analysis reveals that climate change is poised to escalate economic losses globally due to severe weather events. The report highlights the vulnerability of countries like the Philippines and the United States, which face significant … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABB has released an invitation to its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Halle 550, Birchstrasse 150, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland, and will also be broadcast online. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced impressive financial results for 2023, reporting a net income of USD 3.2 billion and a return on equity of 22.3%. The company’s Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re), Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re), … Read the full press release →