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SmallTalk 2026 – Compelling Presentations of Block Courses

We congratulate all nanoscience students who presented the results of their block courses at this year’s “SmallTalk.” At the end of their bachelor’s program in nanoscience, they give a presentation and use a poster to showcase what they…

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NanoCubes at the Museum Burghalde

Starting this coming Sunday, May 17, the Museum Burghalde in Lenzburg will offer a glimpse into the micro- and nanoworld. Integrated into the permanent exhibition, five NanoCubes use electron microscope images to provide a new perspective…

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Science in the children's hospital

At the end of April, we visited the Aarau Children’s Hospital, where we were able to bring science directly to the children in an entertaining way. In the morning, the focus was on exciting optics experiments in the wards. In the…

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The Future of Viticulture in the Upper Rhine Region: Innovation meets sustainability 🍇

The main focus of the closing meeting of the trinational WiVitis and KliwiReSSE projects at the University of Basel was how viticulture can address the challenges of climate change — while remaining sustainable and economically…

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Industry Night: A Successful Evening

For the first time, the Swiss Nanoscience Institute participated in the “Industrienacht” on April 24, and it was a resounding success. From 5:00 pm to midnight, numerous visitors explored the SNI’s offerings at the University of Basel’s…

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Rhetoric Course: Bringing science to life

From 16 to 17 April 2026, doctoral students from the SNI PhD School participated in an instructive and practical rhetoric course. Under the professional guidance of science journalist Atlant Bieri, the young researchers experienced what is…

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Nano Imaging User Event 2026: An exciting array of supported research projects

An extremely interesting and entertaining morning offered numerous impressive examples of the central role that high-resolution imaging plays in modern research projects. This year’s Nano Imaging Lab User Event 2026 provided users and…

Andreas Engel during an interview 2014
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In Memoriam: Prof. em. Andreas Engel

We mourn the loss of Prof. em. Andreas Engel, who passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 82. Andreas Engel was not only an outstanding scientist and a pioneer in nano- and structural biology, but also one of the founding fathers of…

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Single-layer MOF nanosheets: Great potential for versatile applications

An international team from the SNI network has succeeded in producing ultra-thin, ordered layers of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) at the interface between air and a liquid. The study opens up new avenues for the development of…

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SNI Annual Report 2025 – Now Available Online!

The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) looks back on a successful 2025—marked by cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, outstanding support for early-career scientists, and close collaboration with industry and society. Our new annual…

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