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Winklevoss brothers Bitcoin billionaire twins to address St Moritz crypto event

Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss, who made a fortune out of bitcoin, are to deliver a keynote speech at next year’s Crypto Finance Conference in St ...

This content was published on October 23, 2019 4:31 PM Oct 23, 2019 - 16:31

Biodiversity Swiss highland grasslands are in decline

A study of meadows and pastures has shown that those at higher elevations are in worse condition than they were 20 years ago.

This content was published on October 21, 2019 3:17 PM Oct 21, 2019 - 15:17

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Week in Numbers Forged banknotes, launched newspapers and grounded planes

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

Safe bet? 5G tests Switzerland’s limits on cybersecurity

As more governments mull the risks of working with foreign vendors of 5G networks, eyes are on Switzerland as one of the technology’s early adopters.

By Jessica Davis Plüss, Jie Guo Zehnder

Green construction  Energy-efficient buildings sweep Swiss Solar Prize 

Solar Prize awards in Geneva have gone mostly to positive energy buildings, which generate more energy than they consume.  

This content was published on October 18, 2019 10:37 AM Oct 18, 2019 - 10:37

Sustainable capitalism?  WEF gears up to hit 50 with a focus on sustainability 

The World Economic Forum will mark its 50th annual meeting at the Swiss resort of Davos by launching a manifesto for a more sustainable ...

This content was published on October 17, 2019 2:37 PM Oct 17, 2019 - 14:37

Air quality  Pollution continues to kill, including in Switzerland 

There are more than 4,000 premature deaths per year in Switzerland owing to air pollution, says a new report. 

This content was published on October 16, 2019 5:21 PM Oct 16, 2019 - 17:21

Animal testing  Swiss pharmaceutical firm lets dogs die cruel death 

Dogs are being left to die in agony in Germany after lab testing for the Swiss pharma company Inthera Bioscience, says a report.

This content was published on October 16, 2019 11:31 AM Oct 16, 2019 - 11:31

Astronomy Raclette or Eiger? Voting starts to name a planet

The Swiss public have submitted almost 1,500 names for an exoplanet and its star. Twelve are now being put to a public vote. 

This content was published on October 15, 2019 4:03 PM Oct 15, 2019 - 16:03

Jung guns Therapy sessions aim to help MBAs become better leaders

Every Saturday, MBA students at the IMD in Lausanne have an hour-long one-on-one session with a psychotherapist.

By Andrew Jack

Heatwaves Swiss glaciers shrink by 10% in five years

Glacier melt rates reached record levels during the summer heatwaves of 2019. This led to another year of major losses of ice volume.

This content was published on October 15, 2019 10:41 AM Oct 15, 2019 - 10:41

Clots of potential Geneva researchers discover molecule responsible for tissue damage in heart attacks

A research team in Switzerland has discovered the lipid responsible for killing tissue during a heart attack, offering new hope for treatments.

This content was published on October 14, 2019 5:20 PM Oct 14, 2019 - 17:20

Future of transport EPFL pulls out of Hyperloop to focus on sustainability

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne has announced that it will no longer compete in the Elon Musk-organised transport competition.

This content was published on October 14, 2019 10:07 AM Oct 14, 2019 - 10:07

Week in Numbers Nobel stargazers, Green gains and shared bank details

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

Science Saturday Zurich research could help predict earthquake patterns

Zurich scientists may have found a way to predict whether a big earthquake will be followed by an even bigger one.

This content was published on October 12, 2019 11:26 AM Oct 12, 2019 - 11:26

Standing ovation Nobel winner Mayor feted at home university

Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor was the star attraction as he attended the Dies Academicus at his alma mater, Geneva University, on Friday.

This content was published on October 11, 2019 6:00 PM Oct 11, 2019 - 18:00

Mobility Geneva commuters fall out of love with cars

Commuters in the Geneva region are becoming increasingly disillusioned with private cars, a survey has found.

This content was published on October 9, 2019 4:41 PM Oct 9, 2019 - 16:41

high energy Floating solar panels unveiled in Swiss Alps

A solar panel project which could power over 6,000 households has been launched in a mountain lake in southwestern Switzerland.

This content was published on October 9, 2019 3:51 PM Oct 9, 2019 - 15:51

Award winners What’s behind Switzerland’s star-studded Nobel success?

Why does Switzerland have one of the highest Nobel-per capita ratios in the world?

By Thomas Stephens

Games of chance Online games spell trouble for Swiss gambling addicts

When it comes to gambling, nearly 3% of the Swiss population is either addicted or at risk of addiction. 

This content was published on October 8, 2019 5:29 PM Oct 8, 2019 - 17:29

Swiss national museum Homesick for the mountains

Two hundred years ago, homesickness was thought to be a typically Swiss affliction, triggered by ‘Kuhreihen’, old herdsmen’s songs.

By Musée national suisse, Alexander Rechsteiner