One third of Switzerland’s animal and plant species under threat
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One third of Switzerland’s species face threats from habitat use, pollution and climate change, though conservation gains show promise.
Is it raining harder and harder? Yes, it’s not just your imagination
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Switzerland is seeing heavier downpours, and climate change could make them up to 30% more intense. Here’s what’s driving the trend.
UN Human Rights Council in Geneva calls for safeguards on AI
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In its first resolution on the issue, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva warned of the threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
How melting glaciers are redrawing Switzerland’s maps
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Switzerland’s glaciers lost vast amounts of ice in this summer’s baking heat. The changes are increasingly visible on the country’s maps.
‘I’ll be AI’s worst nightmare’: Uber drivers’ fight runs through Switzerland
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Uber drivers across Europe are challenging the opaque algorithms that determine their pay and rides. Their battle has roots in Geneva.
Nine hours’ work for CHF70: Uber drivers in Switzerland demand better conditions
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Uber drivers in Switzerland complain of falling pay, growing competition and a lack of transparency over the algorithms determining fares and rides.
Swiss space researcher Thomas Zurbuchen to join Blue Origin
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Swiss space researcher Thomas Zurbuchen is leaving the Swiss federal institute of technology ETH Zurich for a new role with US space company Blue Origin.
