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In the heart of Fribourg, the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) has grown into a globally recognized center of excellence in materials science. Founded in 2008 through the visionary endowment of Swiss entrepreneur Dr. Adolphe Merkle, the institute was built on a simple yet powerful belief: fundamental science can bridge the gap to real-world impact.

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Adolphe Merkle Institute: Where science meets application in the heart of Fribourg

In an era increasingly defined by intelligent machines, researchers at EPFL are peering into the minds of AI models, and finding familiar patterns. In a discovery that blurs the boundaries between human cognition and artificial computation, they have identified specific units in large language models (LLMs) that mirror the brain’s language network.

EPFL researchers uncover “language neurons” in AI that echo the human brain

20 May 2025

In collaboration with MITdesignX, Institut Le Rosey is launching a new start-up acceleration program in Rolle, aiming to support early-stage ventures with global impact.

MITdesignX brings global accelerator to Le Rosey in Rolle

19 May 2025

A new public-private initiative in the canton of Bern is helping food entrepreneurs turn ideas into market-ready products. AgroFoodPark brings together academic expertise and industrial capabilities to support the development of sustainable, innovative food solutions.

AgroFoodPark launches in Bern to support sustainable food innovation

7 May 2025

University of Bern researchers develop ultrasound-powered method to clean stents non-invasively, improving patient care and reducing hospital costs.

University of Bern researchers pioneer ultrasound-based method to clean implanted medical devices

5 May 2025

Lausanne and Geneva rank among the world’s smartest cities in IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index, highlighting Switzerland’s leadership in urban innovation.

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Lausanne and Geneva in the top 10 of IMD’s 2025 Smart City Index

23 April 2025

A collaborative research team from EPFL, the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has been awarded the 2025 Leenaards Science Prize for a pioneering project aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy by altering the mechanical properties of cancer cells.

Western Switzerland research teams explore new strategy to boost cancer immunotherapy

14 April 2025

Switzerland will deepen its integration into European research networks by joining four major international infrastructures spanning environmental science, linguistics, astrophysics, and social sciences.

Switzerland expands international research cooperation with four new ERIC memberships

9 April 2025

Switzerland is on track to rejoin key EU research and education programs, following the initialing of a new agreement that restores access to flagship initiatives like Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.

Switzerland regains access to major EU programs under new agreement

9 April 2025

Researchers in Bern have developed an AI-based tool that detects rare coronary artery anomalies with high precision in cardiac CT images, potentially transforming diagnostics in cardiology.

AI tool developed in Bern improves detection of rare coronary anomalies

4 April 2025

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