Bern [ENA] Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are almost impossible to treat with existing medication. As a result, common illnesses such as urinary tract infections or skin wounds are becoming a health risk. Empa researchers are therefore working on sensors that quickly identify resistant germs and recommend efficient treatment. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs are a global healthcare threat   [Full story...]

Vienna State Opera [ENA] After an astonishing 125-year absence from the repertoire, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s final opera, Iolanta, has returned to the stage of the Wiener Staatsoper in a production that can only be described as a revelation. Under the inspired musical direction of Tugan Sokhiev and the visionary staging of Evgeny Titov, this long-overdue revival not only does justice to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score but also reaffirms the opera’s deep emotional and philosophical resonance.   [Full story...]