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Humans on Mars: possible, or pipe dream? A live debate.

This content was published on Apr 28, 2021 Is human exploration of Mars worth the cost and the risk? We hosted a discussion with scientists who come down on opposite sides of the issue.

Interacting without touching: how AI is shaping a new reality

This content was published on Apr 28, 2021 A Swiss-Korean research project seeks to make public spaces accessible again through the use of artificial intelligence.

When the human body becomes a powerhouse

This content was published on Apr 26, 2021 An innovative Swiss startup has developed a technology to transform the heat of the human body into electricity.

‘Our work inspired Ingenuity’s flight on Mars’

This content was published on Apr 25, 2021 Zurich university's Davide Scaramuzza talks about the Swiss technology behind the Ingenuity Mars helicopter.

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Swiss Re warns climate change could torpedo global economy

This content was published on Apr 22, 2021 Asia would see the greatest economic decline, with China suffering a 24% drop, the reinsurance company said in research published on Thursday. The United States would lose nearly 10% and Europe nearly 11%, with Switzerland less exposed than other countries (-6%). Swiss Re’s experts examined four scenarios, with global warming by 2050 increasing by less…

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CureVac seeks Covid-19 shot approval in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 20, 2021 German drugmaker CureVac has submitted an application for the approval of its Covid-19 vaccine with the Swiss drugs regulator.

How can governments strike the right balance between public health and business interests amid Covid-19?

The Swiss government decided to re-open restaurant terraces, gyms and indoor sports venues as of this week despite rising coronavirus cases.

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Apr 20, 2021

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Study: rivers emit more CO2 at night than during the day

This content was published on Apr 16, 2021 Scientists in Lausanne have found that streams and rivers emit on average 27% more carbon dioxide (CO2) at night than during the day.

Is human exploration of Mars worth the costs and risks?

Should humans try to set foot on the Red Planet, or should it remain the work of robots?

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Apr 16, 2021

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The great Mars debate

This content was published on Apr 13, 2021 Humans on Mars: a dream worth the costs and the risks? Join a live discussion with scientists.

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