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Reinventing the internet Switzerland boosts cyber defences as attacks escalate

How can Switzerland protect itself against cybercrime? One radical idea involves rewiring obsolete internet functions.

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New venture Industrialist donates millions to diabetes centre

A new diabetes centre is to be established in Bern this year. The Ypsomed founder has donated CHF50 milion to the venture.

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Stormy weather Let there be lightning!

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A bolt of lightning strikes Bern’s Old Town on Tuesday night, just missing the domed federal parliament building. After a couple of weeks of ...

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Jurassic find Tracks of T-Rex lookalike found in Switzerland

Giant footprints belonging to a carnivorous dinosaur that resembled a Tyrannosaurus Rex have been uncovered in canton Jura. The ...

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Forage and fodder Swiss dairy farmers must adapt to climate change

As temperatures climb and growing seasons change, milk producers must cooperate to improve their grassland management practices.

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Just how hot? Explore 150 years of global warming data in Switzerland

Duc-Quang Nguyen

Global warming naturally comes to mind as a topic for reflection while Switzerland swelters in a Europe-wide heatwave.

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Rules for drone flying More drones in Swiss skies mean more risks

Frédéric Burnand, Genève

This summer in Switzerland, drone sales are expected to grow – adding to pressure for tighter security and rules.

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Faraway galaxies Swiss play key role in new exoplanet mission

Scientists from the universities of Geneva and Bern are heavily involved in the largest European exoplanet research mission.

Red lights Traffic noise increases risks of heart illnesses and diabetes

Traffic noise can have negative health consequences, such as increased risk of heart-related illnesses and diabetes, a study has found.

Speed processing Swiss supercomputer third fastest in the world

The Swiss supercomputer “Piz Daint”, based in Lugano, has been named as the third most powerful in the world behind two Chinese frontrunners.

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Glaciology Swiss scientists X-ray Eiger glacier

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Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Bern have X-rayed the Eiger glacier. This gives them a better picture of the rock beneath ...

Life in the old bird yet Dodo (skeleton) makes an appearance in Lausanne

A rare dodo skeleton, which has been completely restored, has gone on show at Lausanne’s Cantonal Museum of Zoology.

WIPO index Swiss remain top of world innovation ranking

Switzerland is the leading nation for innovation for the seventh year in a row, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Explainer What’s the big deal about big data?

Celia Luterbacher

Big data is about to bring a wealth of opportunities to Switzerland thanks to investments in research. Efforts are also underway to control the risks.

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Poised for take-off? Swiss aviation pioneer brings electric flights into present

Simon Bradley

Solar Impulse pilot André Borschberg is betting on an electric aviation future with his new start-up H55 and electric aerobatic test plane.

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Test flight H55 electric demonstrator plane

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Myths and reality Swiss federalism changing with the times

Sonia Fenazzi

The Swiss model of democracy has given way to a more centralised system, researchers argue in a new book.

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Science Saturday Zurich researchers simulate largest virtual Universe

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Scientists at the University of Zurich have created a unique computer simulation of the Universe using a supercomputer.

Future energy Swiss promote clean energy at Expo Astana

Luigi Jorio

Switzerland highlights its expertise in energy efficiency and renewable energies at Expo Astana 2017.

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'Wacky races' Electric car racers take to Swiss roads

Electric-powered cars and vehicles of all shapes and sizes have zoomed off from Zurich in a rally to promote plug-in vehicles.

Smart robot Sophia

Sophia, a robot integrating the latest technologies and artificial intelligence developed by Hanson Robotics, was showcased at the "AI for Good ...

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Reinventing the internet Switzerland boosts cyber defences as attacks escalate

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Stormy weather Let there be lightning!

Jurassic find Tracks of T-Rex lookalike found in Switzerland

Forage and fodder Swiss dairy farmers must adapt to climate change

Just how hot? Explore 150 years of global warming data in Switzerland

Rules for drone flying More drones in Swiss skies mean more risks

Faraway galaxies Swiss play key role in new exoplanet mission

Red lights Traffic noise increases risks of heart illnesses and diabetes

Speed processing Swiss supercomputer third fastest in the world

Glaciology Swiss scientists X-ray Eiger glacier

Life in the old bird yet Dodo (skeleton) makes an appearance in Lausanne

WIPO index Swiss remain top of world innovation ranking

Explainer What’s the big deal about big data?

Poised for take-off? Swiss aviation pioneer brings electric flights into present

Test flight H55 electric demonstrator plane

Myths and reality Swiss federalism changing with the times

Science Saturday Zurich researchers simulate largest virtual Universe

Future energy Swiss promote clean energy at Expo Astana

'Wacky races' Electric car racers take to Swiss roads

Smart robot Sophia

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