Bringing SwissFEL light to industrial users

High throughput experiments will enable new structural biology users to benefit from XFEL light.

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SLS 2.0: “Dark time” during the upgrade

The SLS is shutting down temporarily as it undergoes a major upgrade.

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Deciphering the secrets of the brain

A place for cutting-edge research: PSI researchers to receive comprehensive funding from the US NIH for their brain research.

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3D insights into an innovative manufacturing process

3D printing for creating complex shapes

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How trees influence cloud formation

Researchers at PSI have taken a closer look at a previously disregarded factor in the formation of clouds. This could improve the accuracy of climate forecasting.

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How can cobalt be reduced in EV batteries?

The electrification of transport is increasing. This means, more batteries are needed. However, some of these batteries contain an extremely problematic raw material: cobalt. PSI is researching alternatives.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland.

SLS 2.0

At the Swiss Light Source SLS, "dark time" for the upgrade work began at 8:00 a.m. on 30 September 2023.

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Energiewende

Energy transition

The Swiss energy system is facing a variety of challenges. At PSI, researchers are looking for sustainable and safe solutions for the future energy supply.

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Center for Proton Therapy

Treatment for specific cancers at PSI

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Support for Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is causing great hardship for many people. The Paul Scherrer Institute has taken a number of measures to offer a hand to those affected.

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Industry

PSI Transfer and collaboration opportunities

Industry
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ANAXAM

Material analytics far beyond the laboratory scale

ANAXAM

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The "iLab" School Laboratory

Experience science – explore research
The website of the iLab is available in German only.

The "iLab" School Laboratory
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The Paul Scherrer Institute

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is a research institute for natural and engineering sciences, conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for the major challenges facing society, science and the economy.

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