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Materials Science - Chemistry - 22.02.2019 
Solid state batteries for tomorrow’s electric cars
As part of a strategic international cooperation program of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Empa in Dübendorf (CH) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg (D) launched a three
Materials Science - Innovation / Technology - 20.02.2019 
Support through "BRIDGE Discovery"
Portable sensors that prevent injuries to skin and tissue should allow a patient to lie for an extended period of time: With this project, researchers from Empa and the University of Bern were successful in the current call for proposals for BRIDGE funding from the SNF and Innosuisse.
Materials Science - Environment - 14.02.2019 
New additive provides fire protection for wood
Together with BRUAG Fire Protection AG, Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials.
Materials Science - Environment - 14.02.2019 
New additive provides fire protection for wood-based materials
Together with BRUAG Fire Protection AG, Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials.
Materials Science - Careers / Employment - 30.01.2019
Materials Science - Innovation / Technology - 25.01.2019
Materials Science - Chemistry - 25.01.2019
Materials Science - Innovation / Technology - 23.01.2019
Health - Materials Science - 15.01.2019 
Ears from the 3D-printer
Cellulose obtained from wood has amazing material properties. Empa researchers are now equipping the biodegradable material with additional functionalities to produce implants for cartilage diseases using 3D printing.
Physics - Materials Science - 19.12.2018
Materials Science - Administration - 14.12.2018
Physics - Materials Science - 11.12.2018 
ERC Consolidator Grant for physicist at Universität Hamburg
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a ¤2 million Consolidator Grant to Dorota Koziej from the Department of Physics at Universität Hamburg.
Materials Science - 03.12.2018
Physics - Materials Science - 29.11.2018
Art and Design - Materials Science - 22.11.2018
Art and Design - Materials Science - 22.11.2018
Materials Science - Veterinary Science - 21.11.2018
Veterinary Science - Materials Science - 21.11.2018 
Healthy eating made easy
Startup PlateJoy sends users personalized meal plans to help them achieve health goals. As a busy undergraduate at MIT, Christina Bognet decided she wanted to start eating a healthier diet.
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As part of a strategic international cooperation program of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Empa in Dübendorf (CH) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg (D) launched a three
Portable sensors that prevent injuries to skin and tissue should allow a patient to lie for an extended period of time: With this project, researchers from Empa and the University of Bern were successful in the current call for proposals for BRIDGE funding from the SNF and Innosuisse.
Together with BRUAG Fire Protection AG, Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials.
Together with BRUAG Fire Protection AG, Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials.
CSC concludes pioneering VCSEL project
A consortium led by the Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC) has concluded an Innovate UK-funded project to produce cheaper, faster devices that will drive tomorrow's sensing technologies.
A consortium led by the Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC) has concluded an Innovate UK-funded project to produce cheaper, faster devices that will drive tomorrow's sensing technologies.
Innovative materials design center receives $25 million grant
Big Brains Podcast What ripples in space-time tell us about the universe After spending the past five years solidifying Chicago as a hub for high-tech materials innovation, the second phase of the Chicago-based Center for Hierarchical Materials Design has been selected for funding. The National Institute of Standards and Technology granted the multi-institutional, Chicago-based center an additional $25 million over the next five years.
Big Brains Podcast What ripples in space-time tell us about the universe After spending the past five years solidifying Chicago as a hub for high-tech materials innovation, the second phase of the Chicago-based Center for Hierarchical Materials Design has been selected for funding. The National Institute of Standards and Technology granted the multi-institutional, Chicago-based center an additional $25 million over the next five years.
Cellulose obtained from wood has amazing material properties. Empa researchers are now equipping the biodegradable material with additional functionalities to produce implants for cartilage diseases using 3D printing.
Magnetic Materials Put More Power into Small Motors
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering are studying soft magnetic materials to make hard changes to motors.
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering are studying soft magnetic materials to make hard changes to motors.
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a ¤2 million Consolidator Grant to Dorota Koziej from the Department of Physics at Universität Hamburg.
Art works of ANU class of 2018 go on display
The ANU School of Art and Design has been transformed from studio to gallery to show case the final art works of 110 graduating students from the Class of 2018.
The ANU School of Art and Design has been transformed from studio to gallery to show case the final art works of 110 graduating students from the Class of 2018.
Art works of Class of 2018 go on display
The ANU School of Art and Design has been transformed from studio to gallery to show case the final art works of 110 graduating students from the Class of 2018.
The ANU School of Art and Design has been transformed from studio to gallery to show case the final art works of 110 graduating students from the Class of 2018.
Roche announces FDA grants Venclexta accelerated approval for people with newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia or those who are ineligible for intensive induction chemotherapy
Approval based on two studies that showed durable remissions in people with newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia, who are age 75 years or older, or for those ineligible for intensive induction che
Approval based on two studies that showed durable remissions in people with newly-diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia, who are age 75 years or older, or for those ineligible for intensive induction che
Startup PlateJoy sends users personalized meal plans to help them achieve health goals. As a busy undergraduate at MIT, Christina Bognet decided she wanted to start eating a healthier diet.