Zurbuchen’s scientific curiosity has and will continue to propel him to the stars. Zurbuchen was honored as an “outstanding advocate for the scientific exploration of space and for his scientific contributions and leadership in past and future space missions.” After studying physics and mathematics, Zurbuchen received his doctorate in 1996 from the University of Bern. … Read more
For the fourth time this year, Winterthur took a 1- lead. In the initial handful of minutes they caught the Bernese with a speedy break, which eventually resulted in an unfortunate hand penalty for YB. Roman Buess turned, Winterthur then managed the match for a even though until Meschack Elia scored 1-1 in the 17 … Read more
Germany – Bayern Munich and Leverkusen lead the Bundesliga table. Munich won against Hertha Berlin at home thanks to three goals from Lewandowski 5-0, Leverkusen won 4-1 in Augsburg. Lewandowski achieved another dream brand. As only the second player after Gerd Müller, the Pole scored over 300 goals for Bayern Munich. Against Hertha Berlin, he … Read more
USA – Following the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, his designated successor, Kathy Hochul, publicly distanced herself from him and promised changes. “I think it is very clear that the governor and I were not very close,” said the 62-year-old Democratic Party politician at her first press conference as governor-designate in Albany on … Read more
USA – The New York Metropolitan Museum is portraying women photographers from the first half of the 20th century in a new exhibition. The exhibition with around 180 pictures and objects by more than 120 photographers, which is due to open on Friday, “reevaluates the history of photography,” said the museum’s Austrian director, Max Hollein, … Read more
Australian Open – At the Australian Open, injuries have been increasing in recent days. Novak Djokovic and Co. blame the long quarantine. And they are now also questioning the rest of the ATP Tour. While the tennis world is puzzling over the type and severity of Novak Djokovic’s injury, the defending champion and former president … Read more
Facebook – Facebook is entering the highly competitive digital watch market, according to a media report. The internet company will manufacture a smartwatch in the future. With the smartwatch, users could send messages and access health and fitness functions, reported the magazine “The Information” on Friday (local time). It refers to people with direct knowledge … Read more
Great Britain – The ongoing Brexit tremor has not even left British Prime Minister Boris Johnson time for his traditional appointment with the Queen this week. “The audience has been postponed because of the prime minister’s busy schedule,” said a Buckingham Palace spokesman on Thursday. “Another audience is planned for next week.” It is an … Read more
The general meeting of the Herisau teachers was shaped by special circumstances. A brief presentation on the compatibility of family and work completed the business. The general meeting of the local teachers’ conference, which was announced for September, did not take place until the end of November – and in a special way: the teachers … Read more
Herisau mayor Kurt Geser has announced his resignation for personal reasons at the end of the year in office on May 31, 2021. He underestimated the office and the conduct of office, said Geser at the media conference convened at short notice on Thursday morning, November 26, 2020. In addition, the lack of political experience, … Read more