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Chinese national team uses Zurich snowboards
Bubikon ZH – The Chinese sports minister Zhongwen Gou visited the snowboard manufacturer Oxess in the Zürcher Oberland to celebrate the conclusion of a supply contract. Oxess will equip the Chinese national teams with its snowboards.
Game highlights risks of cyberattacks
Zurich – The Zurich-based game developer Blindflug Studios has released a game based on real-life scenarios of cyberattacks. The project, which was commissioned by Swiss IT Leadership Forum, is meant to raise awareness about IT attacks.
ZHAW gets new laboratory
Zurich – The School of Life Sciences and Facility Management at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is to get a new laboratory in Wädenswil in the canton of Zurich. The state council has requested 77.8 million Swiss francs from the cantonal council for the new build.
Zurich and Hong Kong work more closely
Zurich – The Zürich meets Hong Kong event was a success. Innovations from Zurich attracted thousands of visitors and several partnerships between institutions in the Swiss city and Hong Kong were initiated.
Zurich’s central university district moves closer
Zurich – The development of Zurich’s central university district is one step closer to becoming reality. Area planning is now largely complete, and a new study shows how the open spaces between the buildings could be used.
Zurich discovery could help treat cancer
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have identified a mechanism that provides insights into how defective gene activities can ultimately lead to cancer. Their results open the door to new approaches for future cancer treatments.
Disney researchers develop fireworks for the blind
Zurich – Researchers at Disney’s research laboratory in Zurich have developed a type of firework based on tactile effects. Their technology will help the visually impaired or blind experience fireworks.
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Pickwings wins logistics award
Baar ZG – Pickwings won the logistics prize of the associations detranz and VNL. The Baar-based startup is developing a platform that brings together transport service providers and customers. The aim is to avoid empty trips and reduce carbon emissions.
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