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How the “unicorn of the seas” got its helix
Synchrotron light reveals for the first time how the spiral form of the narwhal tusk is created by the arrangement of nanometre-sized building blocks.
A window on a cold quantum world
At SwissFEL, scientists get a rare glimpse into the quantum states that emerge at extremely low temperatures.
What a dry meteorite tells us about water on Mars
Neutron and X-ray tomography show where water is bound inside a Martian meteorite – offering new insights into the early history of Mars.
Checking the biggest EV myths against science
Electric cars are transforming mobility worldwide. However, many questions and misconceptions surround their environmental impact and everyday usability. Taking a closer look at the scientific facts reveals their strengths and weaknesses.
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How the “unicorn of the seas” got its helix
🦄 Using synchrotron light from SLS, MAX IV, and ESRF, researchers have made the inner spiral structure of the narwhal tusk visible for the first time.
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☄️ 🔴 What a dry meteorite tells us about water on Mars - A piece of Martian rock travelled through space for millions of years and finally arrived at PSI by parcel service. And although it appears…
Three myths about electric cars – what’s actually true? | Beat Fragt⚡🚗
Charging points, everyday usability and power supply. A wide range of claims are made about electric cars. Which of them are…
❄️🥶At SwissFEL, scientists can now capture quantum states that emerge only at extremely low temperatures.
This is thanks to a globally unique setup at the Cristallina experimental station,…
🔹Life paths – Stories from our #PSIAlumni
Hanke Nobbenhuis saves lives – as a First Responder and Samaritan.
At PSI, she worked as a chemist and, through the institute’s fire brigade, found her…
Markus believes diverse teams achieve more than the sum of their individual talents.
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❓What makes a team stronger than its individual members?
☀️ Thank you for…
For Elina, an inclusive workplace is built through everyday actions that help everyone succeed.
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❓What small action helps create a more inclusive workplace?
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For Vitor, innovation happens when people from different disciplines come together.
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❓Who brings a different perspective to your team?
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Najma knows that starting a research career in a new environment is easier when people make you feel welcome.
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❓What helped you feel welcome in a new workplace?
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Tigran's journey from Armenia to PSI shows how science connects people across borders.
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❓How has working with people from different backgrounds enriched your work?
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🏙️⚡ Energia – eine Stadt im Takt der Jahreszeiten
Mit der Eröffnung von Experience Energy Recharged im Verkehrshaus der Schweiz zieht auch Energia ein – ein neues Exponat, das im Rahmen der vom ETH…
For Ting, international collaboration is one of science's greatest strengths.
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❓What perspective has changed the way you think?
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For Abderrahmane, inclusion means being part of the equation—not treated as an exception.
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❓What makes you feel included in a team?
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As a young group leader, Chiara believes everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in science.
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❓Who has supported your growth throughout your career?
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For Martin, the best solutions emerge when different disciplines work together.
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❓What different perspectives strengthen your work?
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After 13 years at PSI, Pablo says it's the people who have made the biggest impact.
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❓What makes a workplace feel like a community to you?
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Balancing research and family inspired Oxana to advocate for more family-friendly environments in science.
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❓What helps you balance work and personal life?
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For Ayush, inclusion starts with being seen.
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❓When do you feel truly seen and valued at work?
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For Lily, science is at its best when people from different backgrounds work towards one common goal.
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❓What makes collaboration successful in your team?
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Mark didn't often see people like himself represented in science growing up. Today, he's helping shape a more inclusive future through research.
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Behind every discovery are people.
☀️ This summer, we're sharing the voices of colleagues from across PSI.
Over the next three weeks, we'll introduce a new colleague every weekday (Monday to…
What if we could better understand diseases like Alzheimer’s — and slow neurodegeneration?
In this short explainer, Jinghui Luo shares how research at PSI uncovers the molecular processes behind…
50 desert dust storms per year
Dust storms in Europe are becoming more frequent and intense. Compared to 1750, there is now more than twice as much dust in the air. And that is harmful to our…
What starts to go wrong in the ageing brain? Why does memory decline as we age?
We asked our expert Jinghui Luo, who studies the molecular processes behind diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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Researchers at PSI have developed the world’s first achromatic lens for neutron imaging. The breakthrough could enable sharper, magnified views inside thick samples, from batteries to engines and…
