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Humanitarian applications Nanosatellite could make data tracking more affordable

A Swiss-designed nanosatellite that's slightly bigger than a shoebox is now in orbit, being prepared to monitor infrastructure from space. 

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DLT template Swisscom, Swiss Post create ‘plug and play’ blockchain platform

Switzerland’s state-owned telecoms and postal services have teamed up to create a distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform to help plug ...

This content was published on December 6, 2018 9:38 AM Dec 6, 2018 - 09:38

Mitholz Monitoring to be reinforced at former munitions depot

The Swiss government announced Wednesday that it will reinforce monitoring of the former Mitholz ammunition stockpile in the Bernese Oberland.

This content was published on December 5, 2018 6:59 PM Dec 5, 2018 - 18:59

Voice-first approach Alexa, why are voice-controlled devices booming in Switzerland?

More than a third of Swiss use voice user interfaces (VUIs) on their smartphones, computers and smart speakers.

This content was published on December 5, 2018 3:07 PM Dec 5, 2018 - 15:07

Internet of Things Swiss nanosatellite launched into orbit

A nanosatellite developed by Swiss start-up Astrocast was launched into space Monday at a SpaceX rocket launch in California.

This content was published on December 4, 2018 3:38 PM Dec 4, 2018 - 15:38

COP24 Swiss promise more support at UN climate conference

Switzerland is prepared to up its contribution to the fight against climate change to the tune of $120 million (CHF119.6 million).

This content was published on December 3, 2018 5:19 PM Dec 3, 2018 - 17:19

Collider scope Large Hadron Collider shuts down for two years

The world’s most powerful particle accelerator has been switched off for about two years to enable a major upgrade and renovation work.

This content was published on December 3, 2018 3:07 PM Dec 3, 2018 - 15:07

Passport information Don’t know your date of birth? Problem solved

People who don’t know or cannot prove their date of birth face a range of challenges, such as reserving flights or hotel rooms online.

This content was published on December 3, 2018 2:16 PM Dec 3, 2018 - 14:16

Green policy Swiss ‘must do more for environment’, says report

Although Switzerland can point to environmental successes, more needs to be done, especially regarding consumer behaviour and natural resources.

This content was published on December 3, 2018 10:38 AM Dec 3, 2018 - 10:38

Global warming Most Swiss think about CO2-generating lifestyles

A majority of the Swiss population feels that climate change is alarming enough to start questioning personal lifestyles, finds a survey.

This content was published on December 2, 2018 6:35 PM Dec 2, 2018 - 18:35

COP24 Climate talks open amid post-Paris polemics

Three years after sealing a landmark global climate deal in Paris, world leaders are gathering again in Poland to agree on the fine print.

By Paula Dupraz-Dobias

Science Saturday How ancient Romans also polluted the land

Researchers have reconstructed the environmental conditions from Roman times to show how the environment was being polluted.

This content was published on December 1, 2018 1:06 PM Dec 1, 2018 - 13:06

Governance dispute? Crypto Valley Association board members to step down

The majority of Switzerland's Crypto Valley Association (CVA) board, including president Oliver Bussmann, have announced that they will not be ...

This content was published on November 30, 2018 11:44 AM Nov 30, 2018 - 11:44

Education debate How much tech should be in Swiss classrooms?

Where pupils once sat at their desks with the teacher at the blackboard, they might now be putting together a video essay or learning to code a robot.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Implant files Swiss implant makers come under the microscope

The Implant Files on faulty implants and weak safety standards are raising alarm bells for Switzerland’s rapidly growing medical device industry.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

neuroscience EPFL launches interactive 3D atlas of mouse brain

Researchers from the Blue Brain Project have unveiled their ‘Cell Atlas’, a 3D, interactive, constantly-evolving simulation of a mouse brain.

This content was published on November 28, 2018 9:42 PM Nov 28, 2018 - 21:42

Space mission Swiss electronics to take Mars’ pulse

Now Zurich researchers will be analysing the data collected from the mysterious planet's interior.

COP24 European nations declare new climate ambitions

Sixteen European nations, including Switzerland, have signed a statement calling for a raising of ambition of pledges made under the Paris Agreement.

This content was published on November 24, 2018 5:58 PM Nov 24, 2018 - 17:58

R&D US military funding projects in Swiss universities

Under the Trump Administration, significant amounts of American dollars have been flowing into research projects in the two top Swiss unis.

This content was published on November 24, 2018 3:46 PM Nov 24, 2018 - 15:46

science saturday Sick ants keep their distance to protect the colony

Ants, when infected with harmful pathogens, appear to alter their behaviour and avoid other colony members to lower the risk of contagion, a new ...

This content was published on November 24, 2018 12:48 PM Nov 24, 2018 - 12:48