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Swiss researchers find new method to identify volcano eruption risk

This content was published on Nov 5, 2020 Scientists have identified a crystal in volcanic rocks that could help estimate the size of future eruptions.

Protest against new measures by Swiss authorities to rein in skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the country.

Are the latest Swiss measures enough to fight the second Covid wave?

This content was published on Nov 2, 2020 Half of all Covid-19 cases registered since the pandemic began have arisen since mid-October. How does the Swiss response compare internationally?

Early US voters in Ravenna, Ohio, on October 29, 2020.

Why two Swiss-led data models predict a Trump win

This content was published on Nov 1, 2020 Two teams of Swiss researchers predict an election win for Republican President Donald Trump on Tuesday. What’s behind their approaches?

Four scientific reasons to be cheerful

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 I don’t think I’m the only one feeling beset on all sides by negative news right now. That's why I've chosen four uplifting science stories.

Electric planes: a quiet revolution in the Swiss skies

This content was published on Oct 29, 2020 We take a ride on the Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world's first certified electric aircraft.

Scientists warn of new coronavirus variant spreading across Europe

This content was published on Oct 29, 2020 News waves of coronavirus may be a genetic mutation of Covid-19 that originated in Spain and spread rapidly through much of Europe since the summer.

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How a special telescope learns about new planets

This content was published on Oct 26, 2020 The Swiss-led CHEOPS space telescope observes bright stars known to host planets.

Research: building blocks of language have existed for 40 million years

This content was published on Oct 24, 2020 Capacity for language may date back 30-40 million years, to the last common ancestor of monkeys, apes and humans, a Zurich University-led study shows.

Power dressing: Scientists generate electricity from clothes

This content was published on Oct 22, 2020 Researchers in Switzerland have unlocked the possibility of a wearable energy supply.

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