Cyber flaws in solar systems pose risks to Swiss power grid
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Switzerland’s solar boom is powering the energy transition, but cybersecurity experts warn that Chinese components could expose the electricity grid to disruption.
Why ocean warming matters for landlocked countries such as Switzerland
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The seas have never been this warm since records began. Rising ocean temperatures also affect life in land-locked countries.
Swiss AI tech helps determine biological age from retina images
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A higher biological age of the retina is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancer and dementia.
Swiss companies are not ready for AI-enabled cyberattacks
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According to a study, boards of directors of Swiss companies are lagging behind in the fight against cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence.
Caught between the US and China, can Switzerland stay neutral in the AI race?
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Neutrality is at the centre of a heated debate in Switzerland ahead of the September 27 vote. But in an era of AI, cloud computing and digital dependence on the United States and China, is neutrality still possible?
Heat pumps increasingly replacing oil-fired heating in Switzerland
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A quarter of buildings in Switzerland were fitted with heat pumps by the end of 2025. Heating oil remains the main source of energy for heating, but its share is falling.
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Global warming could mean exotic fruits will also become established in Switzerland. An agricultural scientist’s predictions.
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This year’s summer was the hottest and driest in Switzerland since measurements began in 1864. Only one national record remained unbroken.
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Record heat and drought hit Switzerland hard. Here’s how the historic summer affected communities, farming, business and nature.
How heatwaves are changing Switzerland’s major lakes
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The waters of Lake Geneva and other lakes reached record temperatures, with consequences for ecosystems and leisure activities.
Scientists call for better protection of Swiss groundwater
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The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) has called for targeted measures to protect Switzerland’s groundwater reserves, strengthen infrastructure resilience and improve water management.
Oil could hit $200 if Hormuz stays shut, UBS economist warns
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Oil prices could soar to $200 (CHF162) a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a prolonged period, UBS economist Alessandro Bee warns.
More trees to combat heat islands: the 3-30-300 rule for more liveable cities
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Heat islands are overheating cities. Yet only 13.5% of Europeans live in neighbourhoods with sufficient trees and green spaces.
