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Intelligence All Around: Swissnex Day 2025 explores the future of thinking

How does a fungus feel, think or communicate? What can we learn from AI, plants and animals about our own understanding of intelligence? International experts, researchers and creative minds gathered at Swissnex Day 2025 at the KKL Luzern to explore the theme 'Intelligence All Around' – questioning the limits of human thought and discovering new perspectives on the interplay between humans, nature and technology.

16/06/2025 Mia Mader

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Deepening scientific dialogue with the Gulf States

In May 2025, State Secretary Martina Hirayama led a scientific delegation to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The trip had two main objectives: to nurture existing contacts in education, research and innovation and explore new avenues for cooperation.

04/06/2025 Mia Mader

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ESDI: technology-intensive research for the space sector and beyond

On 27 May, the official opening ceremony of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) will take place at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen (AG). The ESDI will support and accelerate the development of innovative space technologies and make them available for commercial use.

22/05/2025 Martina Schwab

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