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‘The virus is always evolving’

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 Should we be afraid of virus variants? Will vaccines be effective against new virus forms? Genomic epidemiologist Emma Hodcroft offers some insight.

Marmosets analyse ‘chats’ to find useful partners

This content was published on Feb 3, 2021 Marmosets perceive interactions with fellow marmosets as contextualised conversations, according to Zurich researchers.

A researcher measures the cabin airflow using air pressure sensors.

Study: airing ski gondola cabins cuts Covid-19 transmission risks

This content was published on Feb 1, 2021 The risk of catching coronavirus on a 12-minute gondola ride is 100 times less than during a normal day in a small two-person office, a study shows.

First large-scale study links genes and brain anatomy to risk-taking behaviour

This content was published on Jan 30, 2021 A University of Zurich study of 25,000 people has found that genes and brain anatomy influence risk-taking behaviour.

Swiss scientists uncover possible cause of mysterious hiking accident in Russia

This content was published on Jan 30, 2021 Researchers in Switzerland used computer simulations to find that a surprise avalanche likely caused the deaths of nine hikers in Russia in 1959.

Electro-stimulation treatment helps patients with spinal-cord injuries

This content was published on Jan 28, 2021 Scientists have developed a treatment for patients with spinal-cord injuries that allows them to regain control of their blood pressure.

Digitalisation and surveillance at work: is your boss spying on you?

This content was published on Jan 26, 2021 The increasing use of employee surveillance technology is causing concern in Switzerland, where the legal system is not set up to deal with it.

CHEOPS telescope reveals new planets orbiting star

This content was published on Jan 26, 2021 A Swiss-designed telescope on board the CHEOPS space satellite has revealed three undiscovered planets orbiting a distant star.

Separate formation waves explain differences in inner and outer solar systems

This content was published on Jan 23, 2021 An international research team including experts based in Zurich have suggested a new theory for planet formation.

How vaccine technology, choice and supply work in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 The Swiss Covid-19 vaccination campaign is up and running. How do the vaccine technologies work and compare?

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Marmosets analyse ‘chats’ to find useful partners

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Study: airing ski gondola cabins cuts Covid-19 transmission risks

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First large-scale study links genes and brain anatomy to risk-taking behaviour

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Swiss scientists uncover possible cause of mysterious hiking accident in Russia

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Electro-stimulation treatment helps patients with spinal-cord injuries

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Digitalisation and surveillance at work: is your boss spying on you?

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CHEOPS telescope reveals new planets orbiting star

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Separate formation waves explain differences in inner and outer solar systems

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How vaccine technology, choice and supply work in Switzerland

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