AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBrain Research: EPFL neurobiologist Gioele La Manno won the 2026 Eppendorf & Science Prize for work showing how brain lipids help shape different cell types, including through a detailed lipid atlas. Lower-Carbon Construction: ETH Zurich researchers used bacteria to bind sand into building-grade material, exploring a potential alternative to energy-intensive cement. Swiss-China Research Links: Officials and businesses from Schaffhausen and China’s Hunan province discussed cooperation in biomedicine and AI, building on ties between the regions. AI Policy: Switzerland is pursuing a distinct approach to AI from the US and China, with sector-specific regulation and voluntary codes of conduct. Climate Adaptation: The government has set out a 2026–2031 plan to tackle heatwaves and drought, while Swiss researchers are developing tools to help communities adapt.
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