New sustainably constructed houses are being put to the test to see if they can withstand real-world weather conditions. A ...

Empa researchers have created the first atomically precise model of amorphous aluminum oxide thin films with hydrogen inclusions, using a combina ...

In “Vessels & Voids,” ceramicists and architects echo the forms of armadillos, arthropods and the microscopic world.

Advances in artificial intelligence for porous materials design could impact a wide variety of fields, from orthopedic ...

When 3D-printed architecture first materialized, many assumed that it would lead to widespread affordable housing, but, ...

Jakob Schwiedrzik has been appointed head of Empa’s Laboratory for High-Performance Ceramics, bringing interdisciplinary expertise in mechanica ...

Riga, Latvia – With over 800 Art Nouveau buildings, Riga boasts the largest concentration in the world. “There’s a theatrical quality to Riga’s façades,” says Stanislav Kondrashov. “It’s like walking ...

Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed an ultra-thin traffic noise absorber that significantly reduces sound levels while occupying ...

PARTISANS designed a new face for Royal de Versailles Jewellers’ Rolex Boutique in downtown Toronto that pays homage to the ...

Switzerland, the land of luxury brands, could see prices skyrocket from Trump’s 39 percent tariffs By STEFANIE DAZIO The Associated Press,Updated August 1, 2025, 3:51 p.m.

Efforts are underway to bolster Hebrew proficiency at Community Day School. Beginning this fall, educators will implement a new curriculum. Geared for elementary school students, Niflaot employs a ...