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Watching electrons and switching bits on

“Electronics should get smaller, faster, and above all more energy-efficient. These themes are also present in several research groups at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI. From incremental improvements to complete rethinking – who is currently working on what? Yasin Ekinci holds …

Measurement of five flashes from the depths of the universe

“First-time precise measurement of gamma-ray bursts conducted successfully from a space station A detector called POLAR, developed at PSI, has been sent to outer space to collect data. In September 2016, the device was launched into Earth orbit on board …

Imaging the inside of injection needles with neutrons

“PSI researchers help to understand why in pre-filled syringes, liquid medication can enter the needle inadvertently Researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, the University of Basel and the company F. Hoffmann-La Roche have found out why proper storage is …

A new bio-robot

“With a new method for modifying antibodies, Philipp Spycher wants to develop drugs that are more stable and, thus, have fewer side-effects. Isaac Newton is said to have had his “Eureka!” moment when an apple fell on his head. Philipp …

X-rays Map the 3D Interior of Integrated Circuits

“A team of researchers based in Switzerland is on the way to laying bare much of the secret technology inside commercial processors. They pointed a beam of X-rays at a piece of an Intel processor and were able to reconstruct …