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Week in Numbers Aerial photography, ‘voice phishing’ and quotas for Brits

Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

By swissinfo.ch

Science Saturday Dying star may have helped form Earth as we know it

If it had not been for a massive star, Earth may well have developed into a hostile ocean world covered in ice sheets, say scientists.

This content was published on February 16, 2019 2:41 PM Feb 16, 2019 - 14:41

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High flyer Pioneering aerial photographer Georg Gerster dies

Georg Gerster, the Swiss aerial photography pioneer whose images often look like abstract paintings, has died aged 90. 

Research accord Swiss agree long-term armament cooperation deal with US

The government has given the green light for strengthening cooperation on armament research with the US.

This content was published on February 13, 2019 12:52 PM Feb 13, 2019 - 12:52

Swiss drone valley Startup makes life-saving robots inspired by flies

The drones of Lausanne start-up Flyability can reach inaccessible areas, reducing not only costs but also the risk of a fatal accident.

By Armando Mombelli

Conservation Using Swiss AI and drones to count African wildlife

After a promising first run in Namibia, a Swiss project could aid savanna conservation using drones and automatic image analysis.

By Susan Misicka

Power to gas technology Alternative fuel for the future

Creating renewable energy using single celled microorganisms.

Food science Cheesy study helps find the perfect fondue

Swiss researchers have been busy testing the texture of cheese fondue – more specifically, how it flows. Or not.

By Susan Misicka

Accolade Swiss to receive Tech Oscars for face capture software

Three Swiss who work for Disney Research in Zurich and their Canadian colleague are to receive a Tech Oscar in Hollywood for technology that can ...

This content was published on February 8, 2019 4:50 PM Feb 8, 2019 - 16:50

Access, mobility & funding Brexit’s ‘toxic uncertainty’ impacts Swiss and UK scientists

Scientific progress in Switzerland, and for Swiss citizens, could be at risk if research and innovation are caught up in the politics of Brexit. 

By Tara Giroud

Daniel Haudenschild Crypto bickering has set Switzerland back, says CVA president

The new president of the Crypto Valley Association says months of in-fighting has damaged Switzerland’s status as a global blockchain hub. 

By Matthew Allen

Extreme conditions Swiss architect makes a mark in Antarctica

What does an Antarctic architect do? Gianluca Rendina designs “buildings” capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and icy, furious winds.  

By Claudio Moschin

Science Saturday You can learn a new language when deeply asleep

Research: it's possible to learn new vocabulary in a foreign language during certain phases of deep sleep and retrieve it unconsciously when awake.

This content was published on February 2, 2019 11:00 AM Feb 2, 2019 - 11:00

Haudenschild elected New Crypto Valley Association President seeks to heal divisions

The new President of the Crypto Valley Association has vowed to turn around the divided organization. Daniel Haudenschild was elected on Thursday ...

This content was published on February 1, 2019 3:07 PM Feb 1, 2019 - 15:07

Re-using houses The recyclable building site of the future

Some 75,000 tonnes of reusable parts become available in Switzerland every year. But only a fraction are actually reused.

Religious values Court says Catholic church tax can fund family planning centre

A Swiss Catholic diocese has lost a legal battle to withdraw funding from a counselling centre that offers family planning advice. The Swiss ...

This content was published on January 31, 2019 9:45 AM Jan 31, 2019 - 09:45

Breaking the limits Locarno’s new director unveils plans for the next festival

The Locarno Film Festival has a new director. Lili Hinstin, 42, has big ideas for running Switzerland's largest cinematic celebration.

By Eduardo Simantob and Carlo Pisani

Ex-Interior Secretary Zinke ditches ‘hateful’ politics for blockchain future

Former United States Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke tells swissinfo.ch that blockchain holds more future promise than politics.

By Matthew Allen

Anarchists in Switzerland Part 1 Did terrorists once plot to blow up the Swiss government? 

Was it a real anarchist conspiracy or a fabrication by a German hairdresser? We look at a 19th century plot to blow up the federal government in Bern.

By Regula Bochsler

Sleep test Rocking improves both sleep and memory

Swiss scientists have discovered why rocking a baby helps get it to sleep. The motion synchronises neural activity in an area of the brain ...

This content was published on January 26, 2019 11:33 AM Jan 26, 2019 - 11:33

Medical transport drones Drone carrying blood falls in lake during test

A drone carrying a blood sample has fallen into Lake Zurich during the test phase of a medical deliveries programme.

This content was published on January 25, 2019 8:31 PM Jan 25, 2019 - 20:31