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First certified electric plane takes off in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 3, 2020 The world’s first certified aircraft powered by electricity has completed its maiden flight in western Switzerland.

Coronavirus vaccine study reportedly stalled for lack of cash

This content was published on Aug 2, 2020 Six Swiss hospitals are ready for a first big Covid-19 vaccine study but it can’t start for lack of money, writes a Sunday newspaper.

Rare green lizard makes appearance in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 29, 2020 A rare eastern green lizard has been spotted in the Swiss canton of Graubunden.

Discovery could help stop Covid-19, say Swiss scientists

This content was published on Jul 28, 2020 A protein produced by the human immune system can strongly inhibit corona viruses, including SARS-CoV2, the pathogen causing Covid-19.

An artist s impression of a Swisspod hyperloop capsule

Hyperloop projects inch closer to reality

This content was published on Jul 28, 2020 New investments, regulations and entrepreneurs, including a Swiss start-up, could help make the futuristic transport system a reality.

Swiss finance 36 Covid-19 projects

This content was published on Jul 28, 2020 More than 200 projects have been submitted to the Swiss National Science Foundation on coronavirus and its impact.

Study highlights life and death impact of Swiss lockdown timing

This content was published on Jul 27, 2020 Researchers say Covid-19 would have killed 6,000 more people if the lockdown had come a week later. A week earlier, it could have saved 1,600.

Game on: Scientists make virtual objects feel real

This content was published on Jul 25, 2020 Swiss researchers have created soft moving components that can simulate the feeling of touching a virtual object with your fingers.

Thousands quarantined after high-risk trips and contact

This content was published on Jul 24, 2020 5,565 people have been quarantined after a trip to one of 42 listed risk countries for coronavirus, says the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).

Fewer animals used for scientific experiments

This content was published on Jul 22, 2020 The number of animal experiments in Switzerland continued to fall in 2019. However, experiments involving severe stress for animals increased.

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