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Unpaired electrons in molecular clusters: New findings for quantum components

Writing in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Basel have published details of how electrons within a cluster of molecules interact with one another and can be controlled. Their findings pave the way for new approaches…

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Schnupper Summer School 2026

Yesterday, 14 students visited the SNI to gain insights into the world of nanoscience and the interdisciplinary Nano degree program at the University of Basel’s Schnupper Summer School. It was great to have you there—thank you for your…

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Award for the best master’s thesis

Congratulations to Raphael Pauli on winning the award for the best master’s thesis in nanoscience! Raphael completed his thesis at BÜHLMANN Laboratories, where he studied small synthetic proteins that could play a role in colorectal cancer…

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SNI INSight June 2026

The latest issue of SNI INSight – our animated e-magazine – is now online. This issue offers a detailed look at the latest research and activities at the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI). The focus is on Raphael Pauli’s outstanding…

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Like a miniature lunar rocket: Researchers develop modular nanorobot

A team at the University of Basel has developed a versatile nanorobot with propulsion and payload modules. The two reusable modules autonomously self-assemble and could be used in medicine or industry. 17 June 2026 | Angelika…

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Tool of the Month: DriveAFM

Tool of the Month: DriveAFM The first instrument we are featuring in our new series “Tool of the Month” is the DriveAFM from NanoSurf. This innovative atomic force microscope (AFM), which not only images surfaces but also precisely…

[Translate to English:] Schematische Darstellung der Erkenntnisse
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ACS Nano Impact Award for publication on controllable quantum effects

This year's ACS Nano Impact Award goes to a research team from the universities of Basel and Bern. The researchers are receiving this award for a paper they published in the scientific journal ACS Nano. In the publication, they describe how…

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Landquart Children’s Lab: When kids become science coaches

In late May, the SNI was invited to a “TecJuniors by SATW” workshop at the Landquart Children’s Lab. The children first explored various aspects of the nanoworld through experiments they conducted themselves.  Dr. Kerstin Beyer-Hans then…

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n3: Nano – Now & Next: A great orientation event for nanoscience students

How do I manage my studies? What’s next for my master’s degree? How do I figure out what I want to do after graduation? And how do I prepare for it? Many questions that everyone answers in their own unique way. The board of the AlumniNano…

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NanoTec Apéro: Insights into applied research in the Nano-Argovia program

This year’s NanoTec Apéro took place at the FHNW School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences and offered exciting insights into applied research projects within the SNI’s Nano-Argovia Program. The event kicked off with a varied lab…

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