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A newly developed algorithm allows measurements performed at X-ray free-electron lasers to be evaluated more efficiently.

The ETH institutions are pooling their expertise in pursuit of the net-zero target.

Ganymede, Callisto and Europa: Jupiter’s icy moons are the destination of the upcoming ESA mission. On board: a high-tech detector developed by PSI.

An international research team reveals how fullerene is formed in the universe.

PSI scientists have discovered the very first step occurring in the eye when light hits the retina.

PSI researchers find the cause of high nighttime air pollution in New Delhi

PSI researchers record a molecular film of a cancer drug fitted with a photoswitch. This opens new insights for drug developers.

Air travel with no carbon footprint – PSI and the Metafuels AG develop a new technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel.

The technology transfer centre Swiss PIC will be located in the Park Innovaare.

Research scientists at PSI and ANAXAM use neutrons to look inside brake callipers and identify potential ways of reducing CO₂ emissions.

The PSI scientists Zurab Guguchia and Kirsten Schnorr are to receive grants totalling CHF 3.1 million from the Swiss National Science Foundation for ground-breaking projects.

Researchers are identifying and studying material compounds whose unique properties could lead to the development of novel types of chip.

Newly established Focal Biosciences will focus on bringing together leading experts and scientific discoveries to harness cellular reprogramming in the fight against common age-related diseases.

Unlocking the secrets of Zwischgold at PSI.

Improved method thanks to a molecular trick

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and the start-up AlphaSYNT are piloting a new approach for storing energy in the form of methane gas.

Researchers have shown that mirror-image substances – so-called enantiomers – can be better distinguished using helical X-ray light.

Researchers have measured and determined the sources of aerosol pollution at 22 locations in Europe.

New exhibition in the PSI Visitor Centre

PSI researchers have developed a new substance that disables a vital protein in the cell skeleton.