Actualités de Bern

03.07.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Work capability assessments: making them more consistent
Bern (ots) - On behalf of social security institutions, psychiatrists assess to what extent people with mental health problems are still able to work. However, the work capability assessments tend to be far too dissimilar. A new training course, conducted within the scope of an SNSF-funded study, has helped to reduce the differences. People who cannot work full-time anymore because of mental health problems are entitled ...
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02.07.2019 – 11:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Sediments in Lake Geneva reflect the 2008 financial crisis
Bern (ots) - An analysis of sediment transport in the Rhône Valley yields surprising results: melting glaciers overcompensated for the effect of the increased number of hydropower plants. A reduction in construction activities due to the 2008 financial crisis could also be seen in the data. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind in Europe, brings important new knowledge, in particular for flood prevention. Water ...
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27.06.2019 – 10:24
European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)
Keystone-SDA wins the EANA Award 2019
Bern (ots) - News agencies ANA-MPA (Greece), APA (Austria), ATA (Albania), Keystone-SDA (Switzerland) and TASS (Russia) have submitted applications for the EANA Award of Excellence in News Agency Quality 2019. During the debates in the EANA Board on the topic of the EANA Award, Peter Kropsch, EANA's President and CEO of dpa (Germany), mentioned that "the awarded project should solve a relevant problem in an innovative ...
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26.06.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Lack of knowledge and experience are slowing implementation of Energy Strategy 2050
Bern (ots) - The National Research Programmes "Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70) and "Managing Energy Consumption" (NRP 71) have investigated the key factors influencing society's willingness to accept technology and behavioural change and distilled them into specific recommendations. The focal issue "Acceptance" ushers in the concluding phase of NRP 70 and 71. "The Swiss ...
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25.06.2019 – 12:00
Swissgas AG
Swissgas with new strategy
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11.06.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Benefits of basic research
Bern (ots) - Research with open-ended results is of vital importance to our society. The SNSF is launching a campaign to promote basic research featuring various Instagram posts and a series of animated videos on Youtube. The core mission of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is to select and fund the best basic research projects. Its main goal: gaining new insights into humans and their environment - the basis for both technical and social innovation. Ultimately, ...
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14.05.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
It's the idea that counts: Spark supports original research projects
Bern (ots) - The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is closing a gap in its research funding portfolio: its new funding scheme Spark focuses on promising or daring ideas that would otherwise fall between the cracks. With Spark, the SNSF aims to widen the existing range of scientific methods, theories and ideas. Grant holders are able to implement original ...
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13.05.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Daily doses of vitamin D are unreachable during Swiss winter
Bern (ots) - A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D. Too much sun increases the risk of skin cancer. But moderate exposure is required to produce vitamin D. This substance is essential for bone health and may also play a role in preventing respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases and certain types of cancer. A new study ...
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09.05.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Building-integrated photovoltaics: aesthetic, efficient and widely accepted
Bern (ots) - Within the scope of National Research Programme"Energy Turnaround" (NRP 70), researchers studied photovoltaic systems integrated into the roofs and façades (BIPV) of existing buildings from the point of view of aesthetic, ecological and economic criteria. Their findings: all developers and architects could use this technology for the renovation of ...
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08.05.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
The SNSF funds 2000 international projects and fellowships abroad
Bern (ots) - Switzerland is among the frontrunners in global science also thanks to its strong outreach in Europe and the world. With its research funding schemes, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) again made a strong contribution to international collaboration in 2018. When Daniel Kienzler returned to Switzerland from his research stay in Boulder, Colorado, he was carrying a rucksack full of ideas. "As a ...
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30.04.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Photography: A fresh look at science
Bern (ots) - The 457 entries submitted to the third SNSF Scientific Image Competition jury are online. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at research through stunning images and intriguing videos. The international jury awarded prizes to 15 entries that will be exhibited at the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography. Now in its third edition, the SNSF Scientific Image Competition has collected more than 1200 photographs and ...
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25.04.2019 – 00:01
Swiss Medtech
Medical technology sector suffers from legal uncertainty / Swiss Medtech gives recommendation to Swiss medical device manufacturers
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08.04.2019 – 12:00
European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)
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EANA discusses disinformation during Berlin Conference
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04.04.2019 – 15:45
Swiss Medtech
Security of supply and politics - a conflict? / Third national Swiss Medtech MDR&IVDR Conference
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07.03.2019 – 20:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
The deep Southern Ocean is key to more intense ice ages
Bern (ots) - Over the last million years, ice ages have intensified and lengthened. According to a study supported by the SNFS, this previously unexplained climate transition coincides with a diminution of the mixing between deep and surface waters in the Southern Ocean. The study confirms that the Antarctic region plays a crucial role during periods of climate change. An analysis of marine sediments collected at a depth ...
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28.02.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Small and medium-sized towns are surprisingly innovative
Bern (ots) - Small and medium-sized towns are increasingly appearing on the radar of policy makers all over Europe. Findings from a project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation on the role and significance of these towns in Switzerland show that national policy and planning overlook their potential. For a long time, policy and research on urban development have primarily focused on large cities. Now, an ...
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07.02.2019 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Dying in Switzerland - a review of current developments
Bern (ots) - All of us die - but the question is how? Today we have a greater say in the way our lives end than ever before. Nevertheless, most people do not die where they would like to. The book "Das Lebensende in der Schweiz" (End of life in Switzerland) reflects on what is currently known about dying in Switzerland. As a conclusion: palliative care needs to be strengthened, but there are still limits to the extent to ...
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23.01.2019 – 15:34
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Young adults caught in a dilemma between traditional family models and modern views
Bern (ots) - A study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation has found that even young adults who do not yet have children are influenced by traditional concepts of family. At the same time, they have modern views of equality, career engagement and childcare. The result is a dilemma that affects not only young women, but also young men early in adulthood. ...
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10.01.2019 – 11:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Speeding up genetic diagnosis of Huntington's disease
Bern (ots) - Elongated segments of DNA cause Huntington's disease and certain other disorders of the brain. Researchers funded by the SNSF have developed a method to determine the length of the mutated genes quickly and easily. People with Huntington's disease suffer from jerky body movements and decreasing mental abilities. The condition usually leads to death 15-20 years after diagnosis. The cause of the disease is a ...
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17.12.2018 – 10:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Preserving soil quality in the long term
Bern (ots) - Spatial planning tools, agriculture and forestry that suit local conditions, nationwide soil mapping, and a more committed and coherent soil policy are the cornerstones of the measures put forward by the National Research Programme "Sustainable Use of Soil as a Resource" (NRP 68) to safeguard soil quality in Switzerland in the long term. By virtue of its properties, soil fulfils a wide variety of functions. ...
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06.12.2018 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Improving hydropower through long-range drought forecasts
Bern (ots) - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have developed a complex hydrological model for forecasting dry spells lasting several weeks with high spatial resolution. These predictions make it possible, for example, to operate hydropower plants more profitably. Changing climatic conditions pose extra challenges for hydropower plant operators. As part of the ...
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06.11.2018 – 14:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
SNSF image competition 2019: Participate and share unexpected insights into science
Bern (ots) - Following the success of the first two editions, the Swiss National Science Foundation has decided to stage its competition for images and short videos from the world of science for a third time. The best entries will be showcased in various exhibitions and via social media. The over 800 entries in 2017 and 2018, and the enthusiasm generated among the ...
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05.11.2018 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
How to certify a quantum computer
Bern (ots) - SNSF-funded researchers have developed a protocol for checking that quantum computer components function as they should. That's a critical step in making the promise of quantum computing - including unprecedented computing power - a reality. Quantum computers are being developed by teams working not only at universities but also at Google, IBM, Microsoft and D-Wave, a start-up company. And things are evolving quickly, says Nicolas Sangouard, SNSF Professor at ...
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01.11.2018 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Latsis Prize 2018: Andrea Ablasser unlocks the secret of rapid virus defence
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30.10.2018 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Innovations in ultrasound imaging improve breast cancer detection
Bern (ots) - A new ultrasound technique can help distinguish benign breast tumours from malignant ones. The technology was developed with support from the Swiss National Science Foundation. Ultrasound is one of the three main technologies used in medical imaging. It is more compact and affordable than nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, and safer than x-rays. But the images it produces are often difficult ...
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23.10.2018 – 15:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Research into new audio experience resonates at Tinguely Museum in Basel
Bern (ots) - Research into new audio experience resonates at Tinguely Museum in Basel A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation is investigating the audio phenomena and sound culture associated with radio. As part of this work, an algorithm has been developed to search radio archives using sound-based criteria. Visitors to the "Radiophonic Spaces" ...
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10.10.2018 – 06:30
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Tax incentives reduce energy consumption - if effectively implemented
Bern (ots) - By studying the effects of Basel's electricity levy, researchers at the University of Lucerne investigated how tax incentives work in practice and how their impact on energy consumption could be increased. The National Council and the Council of States decided not to debate the proposals of the Federal Council on the second phase of the Energy Strategy ...
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18.09.2018 – 08:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize 2018: Sara Montagner discovers the epigenetic secrets of mast cells
Bern (ots) - Epigenetic modifications of our DNA are a key aspect of the normal functioning of mast cells, which play an important role in immune reactions. Biologist Sara Montagner was able to demonstrate this in her work. She will receive this year's Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize from the SNSF at the award ceremony in Bellinzona on 29 November 2018. Mast cells are white ...
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06.09.2018 – 07:59
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Melting glaciers have a limited impact on Swiss hydropower production
Bern (ots) - A new study quantifies the effect of glacier retreat due to global warming on hydropower production. This detailed analysis of all Swiss water resources shows that only a small percentage is provided by glacier meltwater. Consequently, the reduction of these waters predicted for the end of the 21st century poses no threat to Swiss hydropower production. ...
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30.08.2018 – 17:00
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse
Eating less is healthy thanks to gut bacteria
Bern (ots) - Mice with a lower calorie intake live longer and are both healthier and leaner. A team of researchers funded by the SNSF may have found the reason for this positive effect: much of it is down to gut microbial communities and how they affect the immune system. The researchers also found compounds that mimic caloric restriction and may transform obesity treatments. Reducing the intake of calories by up to 40% ...
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