The integration of biological organisms into synthetic structures offers a radical new pathway for developing intelligent, self-powered materials. Researchers have pioneered an innovative approach to bio-manufacturing by using light-based 3D printing to engineer living material systems capable of localized environmental processing.
Javier Pérez-Ramírez, professor at the Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering D-CHAB, receives the Environment Prize of the Royal Society of Chemistry for connecting catalyst design, reaction engineering, and sustainability metrics to develop new catalytic technologies that enable circular carbon utilisation.
On June 12, 2026, the Forum on Peace Mediation took place in Zurich. Experts and policymakers discussed the challenges, necessary adjustments, and the importance of mediation.