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AI against cancer
A blood sample and artificial intelligence. PSI researchers are developing a method for cancer diagnosis using chromatin-based pattern recognition.
New insights into 3D-printed materials for future fusion reactors
X-ray and neutron experiments give valuable clues.
Pollution from aircraft
Researchers at PSI have measured how flight operations at Zurich Airport affect the atmospheric concentration of ultrafine particulate matter. In the process, they also found lubricating oil compounds in the air.
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Current upgrade projects and research initiatives
Together with industry to innovation
“Fall in love with the problem – not the solution”
Georges Khneysser, Venture Capitalist at Park Innovaare, explains what science-based spin-offs need to understand about market requirements and why trust matters more than the perfect pitch.
PSI and NUKEM Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and NUKEM Technologies Engineering Services GmbH (NUKEM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a close research and development collaboration focused on advanced nuclear fuel and reactor technologies.
PSI Founder Fellowship for AI platform and solid-state batteries
PSI researchers Mohsen Sadr and Mohammadhossein Montazerian are receiving financial support and guidance for their business ideas through the PSI technology transfer team.
The people at PSI
Where analysis meets flavours
Some see brewing as an art, others as a science – Luc Van Loon combines both these virtues at his brewery. With the nose of a sommelier and the precision of a chemist, the former PSI researcher creates world-class beers.
Engineering skill and perseverance
Credit for the on-time completion of the major SLS 2.0 upgrade project is due in part to a team of dedicated electrical engineers.
PSI’s cement whisperer
John Provis has dedicated his research career to a building material that is far more exciting than you might think.