We are thrilled to share a unique feature on BBC News (UK) spotlighting the pioneering work of ETH BiodivX, the Swiss group finalist of the @XPRIZE Rainforest, making significant strides in biodiversity mapping. Spencer Kelly Adrienne Murray 🔗 Watch it here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

🌿A new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries by ETH Zurich researchers boosts electric vehicle range and cuts harmful fluorine use. This innovation promises greener, more efficient batteries🔋 #Innovation #EV #Sustainability ethz.ch/en/news-and-ev…

🚄Training for the transport of the future! This year’s European Hyperloop Week is in Zurich. Student teams will present their prototypes & compete. ETH Zurich's Swissloop team is ready! Learn about their journey & the special 'Sarah Springman' pod 🌍 ethz.ch/en/news-and-ev…

Switzerland must cut meat consumption by 2050 to meet climate goals. 🇨🇭🌱 While meat remains a staple, experts are concerned about rising chicken consumption. Reducing meat intake is crucial for sustainability. swissinfo.ch/eng/science/th…

#nexBio Amazônia started!🤩On the first day of the program, Swissnex and our partners presented the Brazilian and Swiss entrepreneurs to the local innovation ecosystem, which presented their solutions within the respective production chains in the local #bioeconomy. Stay tuned!⚡️

O Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação vai investir R$ 500 milhões na Amazônia Legal! O Pró-Amazônia terá quatro linhas de atuação para fomentar ciência e tecnologia na região. Um edital de R$ 100 milhões para empresas de bioeconomia já está aberto. 🌿🔬💡gov.br/mcti/pt-br/aco…

🌿On Day 2 of #nexBio Amazônia, our entrepreneurs explored cocoa and açaí extractive crops, discovering traditional practices and the evolution of the market from cultivation to consumption. #Sustainability #Bioeconomy

The startup participant in our Future of Food Bootcamp, #FoodBrewer, has been featured on FoodNavigator.com! Discover how they're revolutionizing Swiss chocolate and coffee production using bioreactors. 🍫☕ Read more: foodnavigator.com/Article/2024/0…

💚 #nexBio is in full power! This Wednesday, the group of startups and researchers spent the day at Fapespa diving deep into the bioeconomy world through two insightful workshops. Local key players, instrumental in shaping the #bioeconomy in Pará, guided us through the sessions.

What is the bioeconomy, and how can it drive sustainable development? 🌿 The #bioeconomy uses biological resources and innovative tech to tackle global environmental challenges. Read more in the World Economic Forum article. weforum.org/agenda/2024/07…

🎉 Você já visitou a exposição "Amazônia Mapeada—Imagens e Sons do DNA Ambiental" no Bosque da Ciência em Manaus? Esta é a última semana para vivenciar essa fusão única de arte e ciência que revela a beleza e os desafios urgentes enfrentados pela Amazônia. swissnex.org/brazil/event/a…

O INPI lançou o Índice Brasil de Inovação e Desenvolvimento (IBID), que retrata o cenário da inovação em todas as regiões e estados do Brasil. O índice visa orientar políticas públicas e estratégias empresariais. 🇧🇷📊 gov.br/inpi/pt-br/cen…

🇧🇷 Brasil lança plano de US$ 4 bi para #IA e prepara ação global sobre o tema. Prioridades brasileiras no #G20 guiarão políticas públicas de IA, focando no desenvolvimento inclusivo e sustentável. 🌍🤖 g20.org/pt-br/noticias…

Bridging the 'Valley of Death' in carbon capture: PrISMa, developed by EPFL, Heriot-Watt University, and ETH Zürich, uses advanced simulations and machine learning to streamline carbon capture tech. It includes diverse stakeholder perspectives early in research. news.epfl.ch/news/bridging-…

Over 100,000 Swiss cycle to work, saving 4,000 tonnes of CO2 🌍🚴‍♂️ A record 109,090 Swiss participated in Pro Velo's "Cycle to Work" campaign, showcasing the country's growing commitment to #sustainable commuting. swissinfo.ch/eng/life-aging…

Swiss scientists in Fribourg have developed a new method to measure permafrost using electrical resistance. This breakthrough could enhance our ability to predict rockfalls and landslides. 🧊🔬 swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-env…

🌍 How satellite images help protect forests: ETH Zürich spin-off askEarth provides access to satellite images for environmental and climate monitoring, supporting businesses in combating deforestation. 📡🌳 ethz.ch/en/news-and-ev…

Produção de #biocombustíveis cresce no Brasil e alcança recorde histórico! 🚀🇧🇷 Em 2023, etanol e biodiesel somaram quase 43 bilhões de litros, segundo o Anuário Estatístico Brasileiro do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis 2024 da ANP. gov.br/mme/pt-br/assu…

Mulheres e clima: vulnerabilidade e resposta à crise atual. A crise climática afeta desproporcionalmente mulheres, aprofundando desigualdades. Mas há esforços para mudanças! Confira o papel do #G20 e a Justiça Climática Feminista #MeioAmbiente Nexo Jornal nexojornal.com.br/debate/2024/07…

Abertura pela Helene Budliger Artieda Hélène Budliger e o Ministro Rui Costa do 2º Fórum Brasil-Suíça de Infraestrutura, na sede da UBS com mais de 350 participantes. O tema desta edição é “Rumo ao Net Zero”, em alinhamento com a agenda🇨🇭🇧🇷 e os objetivos da presidência no G20 South Africa 🤝