Nov 3, 2025 | Earth observation from space
Space offers a new perspective on greenhouse gases and air pollutants: In future, European satellites will for the first time provide detailed emission maps, all the way down to the contributions of individual power...
Oct 28, 2025 | Empa's research in space
From environmental monitoring to future moon bases: Innovative materials, processes, and models are essential for space travel. Lorenz Herrmann, member of Empa's Directorate and Head of the Advanced Materials and...
Oct 27, 2025 | Empa technology in space
Engineers from Empa's Joining Technology and Corrosion laboratory have been working in partnership with the University of Bern for over 20 years, manufacturing components for scientific instruments used in various space...
Oct 23, 2025 | Study on air pollution in Europe published in Nature
A study conducted across 43 European sites by an international scientific team coordinated by Université Grenoble Alpes, and with participation of researchers from Empa and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), shows that...
Oct 23, 2025 | Leadership program feM-LEAD
What does leadership mean today? feM-LEAD, the joint leadership program of PSI, Empa, Eawag and WSL, gives women the tools and space to explore that question – and to advance their careers in the process. In September,...
Oct 21, 2025 | Empa Entrepreneur Fellowships awarded
Ultrathin terahertz optical components, large-area strain sensors and surface microstructuring with high throughput rates: For these innovations, three Empa researchers – Elena Mavrona, Mohammad Jafarpour and Nicolas...
Oct 14, 2025 | Cornea from the 3D printer
Damage to the cornea affects millions of people worldwide. Empa researchers are working on a transparent, biocompatible implant from the 3D printer. This allows defects to be repaired seamlessly and permanently. The...
Oct 7, 2025 | A computer mouse made of wood
Modern printed circuit boards are made from petroleum-based materials and are difficult to recycle. Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version – an important step toward sustainable electronics. Their...
Oct 2, 2025 | A vision for a carbon-binding society
At the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, visitors of the Swiss Pavilion are invited to step into a future where carbon dioxide (CO₂) is no longer a harmful waste gas – but a valuable resource. Through animated videos and...
Oct 1, 2025 | EU-funded project SOCIAREM with Empa participation
The EU-funded project SOCIAREM will foster innovative solutions for large-scale adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems and renewable energy communities across Europe. It combines research, technology, and community...
Sep 29, 2025 | Empa consortium awarded funding from SWEET program
To achieve the net-zero target, we must use all available options, from removing CO2 from the atmosphere or industrial waste gases, to using it for chemical products and long-term carbon storage, to circular...
Sep 25, 2025 | Shield or gateway?
Hydrogen damages steels. High-strength steels, particularly those used to construct bridges, high-rise buildings and oil and gas infrastructure, are susceptible to embrittlement caused by atomic hydrogen coming from the...
Sep 22, 2025 | New Empa competence center in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen is becoming a region for sustainability robotics applications: Thanks to a new partnership between Empa and the canton of Schaffhausen, drones and intelligent machines will be tested and further developed...
Sep 18, 2025 | Fighting antibiotic resistance
Light on – bacteria dead. Disinfecting surfaces could be as simple as that. To turn this idea into a weapon against antibiotic-resistant germs, Empa researchers are developing a coating whose germicidal effect can be...
Sep 16, 2025 | Empa innovation in bridge construction
The multi-award-winning Oder Bridge near Küstrin is supported by a network arch with prestressed carbon cables. These ultra-lightweight yet extremely durable tension members made of carbon fiber reinforced polymers...
Sep 10, 2025 | Omya new NEST partner of Empa
Omya and NEST, the research and innovation platform of Empa and Eawag, have entered into a new partnership in August 2025. Together with additional partners, they will begin planning and constructing the new NEST unit...
Sep 9, 2025 | The path to sustainable mobility
Electric cars are indispensable for climate-friendly mobility. They are most effective when e-vehicles are shared and charged intelligently. Real-time information on electricity prices and CO₂ emissions is crucial for...
Sep 4, 2025 | Increasing efficiency in wood construction
In construction, wood is often hailed as a sustainable alternative to concrete. However, there is a gap in the structural analysis of timber frame buildings: Walls with window openings are not taken into account for...
Sep 2, 2025 | Boost for international battery research
Researchers at Empa, together with international partners, have published the largest open battery dataset to date in a new data format. The data from Empa's Aurora robot platform sets new standards for quality,...
Aug 27, 2025 | Materials science meets medicine
What happens to titanium implants once they are inside the human body? Why are they sometimes rejected or even break? Empa researcher Martina Cihova is exploring these questions at the interface between implants and...