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Space probe close to entering Mercury’s orbit

Space probe "Bepicolombo" has come closer to Mercury than ever before

This content was published on Jan 9, 2025 More than six years after its launch, the 'Bepicolombo' space probe flew past the planet Mercury for the last time on Wednesday.

Zurich geophysicists discover unusual zones in the Earth's mantle

Swiss scientists discover unusual zones in Earth’s mantle

This content was published on Jan 8, 2025 Using high-resolution models to study the Earth's mantle, scientists have identified zones of rocks in the lower mantle that are colder, or have a different composition, than surrounding rocks.

Researchers find surprising microbial diversity in glacial streams

Researchers find high microbial diversity in glacial streams

This content was published on Jan 2, 2025 Swiss researchers have discovered a surprising diversity of microorganisms in glacial streams around the world. However, this diversity is under threat as soon as it is discovered.

Mystery of mysterious volcanic eruption 300 years ago solved

Swiss researchers help to pinpoint 200-year-old volcanic eruption

This content was published on Dec 31, 2024 Scientists have finally discovered which volcano was behind an 1831 eruption that impacted climate and crops across the world.

Trade journal expects research breakthroughs in medicine and space travel

Nature magazine: scientific breakthroughs in medicine and space travel in 2025

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 The science magazine Nature expects breakthroughs in mind-reading machines, new weight-loss drugs, and particle physics in 2025.

WWF sounds the alarm: "Wild animals are disappearing at record speed"

WWF sounds alarm: wildlife populations are plummeting

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 The WWF’s Living Planet Report 2024 found that the wild animal populations surveyed have shrunk by an average of 73% over the last 50 years.

Swiss researchers find security flaws in AI models

This content was published on Dec 19, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) models can be manipulated despite existing safeguards. With targeted attacks, scientists in Lausanne have been able to trick these systems into generating dangerous or ethically dubious content.

Sara Pisano talks to students about how AI could change their futures.

Is AI making young people rethink their careers?

This content was published on Dec 16, 2024 We spoke with vocational school students in Bern to hear their thoughts on AI and discuss the potential risks it poses to their careers.

Climate change will hit beech forests hard

This content was published on Dec 11, 2024 The future of beech in Europe does not look bright. It will be hit hard by climate change, according to a new study.

New carrier particle discovered for drug transport in the body

New carrier particle discovered for transporting drugs in body

This content was published on Dec 10, 2024 Researchers at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich have discovered particles that can be used to deliver drugs precisely, for example to a cancerous tumour in the body.

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