Van der Waals Interactions Measured for the First Time

Physicists from the University of Basel were able to measure van der Waals interactions between single atoms. These interactions are the weakest…

What’s it Like to Be a Woman in Science at the University of Basel?

We asked several women working at the University of Basel about their career paths, the gender equality at their workplace and their secrets to success.

Even You Can Help Build a Quantum Computer

Quantum computers hit the headlines every now and again. You will hear about how we are one step closer to building them, although, to most it is unclear what…

Switching Academic Disciplines and Moving to Basel

Marine Biology in Erquy

A couple of weeks ago, I packed my bags for a new adventure. Magnifying glass, rubber boots and a lot of sunscreen…

Explaining Brain Research Through Star Wars

Recently, Frontiers for Young Minds was launched. The approach of this journal is quite unique: It explains scientific methods and research results to children and adolescents. When I first heard about this, I became very excited. Here is why: