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From quantum materials to energy research: what will future neutron science need? Around 120 researchers gathered at PSI for the SINQ++ Workshop to discuss the future of Switzerland’s neutron source SINQ as a key national research infrastructure and its role within the European neutron landscape. 💡The discussions focused on the emerging SINQ++ Science Case and explored how future neutron science will depend not only on stronger sources, but also on new instruments, advanced sample environments, improved data workflows, and support for increasingly complex experiments. ➡️ What’s next? The workshop feedback will help shape the next Swiss Neutron Science Community Roadmap and provide a clearer basis for future decisions on how SINQ should evolve to support Swiss and European research in the decades ahead. #NeutronScience #SINQ #ResearchInfrastructure #LargeScaleFacilities #ScienceCommunity

Manuel Guizar-Sicairos und Marianne Liebi forschen für eine starke Schweiz, indem sie die verborgene Architektur von Materialien und Geweben aufdecken. Gemeinsam haben sie ein neues Röntgen-Bildgebungsverfahren entwickelt, um Strukturen über verschiedene Massstäbe hinweg zu untersuchen. Ihre Arbeit darüber, wie Knochen ihre Festigkeit erlangen, ermöglicht Fortschritte in der biomedizinischen Forschung. Manuel und Marianne sind Teil des internationalen Umfelds am PSI. Hier bringen Forschende aus aller Welt Wissen voran, fördern Innovationen und entwickeln Lösungen für unsere Gesellschaft. Gemeinsam. Für eine starke Schweiz. #Gemeinsam #FürDieSchweiz #StarkeSchweiz #ForschungFürDieSchweiz --- Manuel Guizar-Sicairos and Marianne Liebi research for a strong Switzerland by revealing the hidden architecture of materials and tissues. Together, they developed a new X-ray imaging method to analyse structures across scales. Their work on how bones gain their strength enables advances in biomedical research. Manuel and Marianne are part of PSI’s international research environment. Here scientists from around the world advance knowledge, drive innovation, and develop solutions for our society. Together. For a strong Switzerland.

⚡ Ready to shape the future of ultrafast science? The LEAPS-Ultrafast Network offers 57 postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to work at leading international large scale facilities and world-class photon science infrastructures across Europe including PSI Paul Scherrer Institute as part of the LEAPS consortium. Follow LEAPS to stay updated. 👇

⚛️ How do you cool a reactor without pumps? Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have tested passive cooling systems for small modular reactors at the globally unique PANDA facility. The principle: A pipe through which cool water circulates – driven solely by density differences. No electricity needed, no pumps. The experiments provide spatially resolved measurement data under controlled conditions for the first time: 🌡️ The cooling system operates stably under various pressure conditions 📊 Around 1,450 sensors provide data for computer simulations 🔬 New insights into the role of air stratification in the containment vessel The results are an important step towards the approval of future generations of reactors– and demonstrate that passive safety is not just theoretical. 📄 Learn more: http://short.psi.ch/f Original publication: http://short.psi.ch/e #ResearchAtPSI #NuclearEnergy #SMR #NuclearSafety #CleanEnergy

We are living longer. But how does the air we breathe affect our health over time? We asked our expert Imad El Haddad how his research on air pollution contributes to healthier ageing. 👇 Read his perspective 🔗 More on research for healthy ageing: https://lnkd.in/dK6dybrN El Haddad Imad 📸 PSI / Markus Fischer #HealthyAgeing #ResearchAtPSI #ResearchForHealthyAgeing #EnvironmentalHealth #AirQualiy

🧬💻 Cancer diagnosis using algorithms 💻🧬 The prick of a needle, a few drops of blood – and a learning algorithm. Researchers at the PSI Paul Scherrer Institut are combining microscopy, cell biology, and artificial intelligence to detect subtle changes in the cell nucleus. What makes this special: The AI recognises patterns in chromatin – compactly packed genetic material in the cell nucleus, which undergoes changes in cancer even before symptoms can be seen. This could open new avenues in the early detection of cancer and in monitoring therapeutic treatments. PSI researcher G.V. Shivashankar and his team show how research and computing power are working together – to enable the diagnostics of the future. 🎥 Watch it now: http://short.psi.ch/p 📑Read more: http://short.psi.ch/o #AdvancedComputing #PSI #CancerResearch #MedTech #AI #Innovation #ETHZ

Wenchao Xu forscht für eine starke Schweiz, indem sie neue Architekturen für das Quantenrechnen entwickelt. In ihrer Arbeit nutzt sie einzelne Atome als Bausteine, um skalierbare Quantensysteme zu schaffen und die Korrektur von Quantenfehlern zu verbessern – ein entscheidender Schritt auf dem Weg zu zuverlässigen Quantencomputern. Wenchao ist Teil des internationalen Umfelds am PSI. Hier bringen Forschende aus aller Welt Wissen voran, fördern Innovationen und entwickeln Lösungen für unsere Gesellschaft. Gemeinsam. Für eine starke Schweiz. #Gemeinsam #FürDieSchweiz #StarkeSchweiz #ForschungFürDieSchweiz --- Wenchao Xu researches for a strong Switzerland by developing new architectures for quantum computing. Her work uses individual atoms as building blocks to create scalable quantum systems and improve the correction of quantum errors, a key step towards reliable quantum computers. Wenchao is part of PSI’s international research environment. Here scientists from around the world advance knowledge, drive innovation, and develop solutions for our society. Together. For a strong Switzerland.

What makes Super Agers’ brains special? Not much. But they’re more resilient to aging. Neuroscientist Adrian Wanner says: What’s good for your heart, will also keep your brain young. 👉 Watch the full video: http://short.psi.ch/k 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://short.psi.ch/l #ResearchAtPSI #BeatFragt #Neuroscience #SuperAgers #BrainHealth #ResearchForHealthyAgeing

Particulates at the airport – invisible but relevant ✈️ Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have investigated air quality at Zurich Airport – and discovered a new detail: In addition to ultrafine particles (UFPs), they were also able, for the first time, to directly detect lubricating oil in real time. The measurements show: During takeoff and landing, large quantities of tiny particles (<100 nm) are produced – a good ten times more than at night without flight operations. These particles are so small that they can penetrate deeply into the lungs. The new finding is the detection of lubricating oil adhering to these particles – immediately after individual aircraft have passed overhead or when wind blows from the airport towards the measuring station. This suggests that emissions could vary depending on engine type or maintenance status. Why this is important: The health effects of this combination of UFPs and oil are not yet fully understood. It is clear, however, that such particles should be eliminated as a precaution to protect the respiratory system. The results provide an important basis for potential countermeasures – from limits on the sulphur content in kerosene to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 🌱 📸 In the picture: PSI researchers Benjamin Brem and Sarah Tinorua. 👉 More on this study: https://lnkd.in/eAZsPyfW #PSI #AirQuality #Aviation #ParticulateMatter #EnvironmentalResearch #Sustainability