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Second Swiss pandemic wave ‘could be more deadly’

This content was published on May 30, 2020 Researchers have used a mathematical model to calculate a possible second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Switzerland.

artist’s impression of the surface of the planet Proxima b

Scientists confirm an ‘Earth’ around nearest star

This content was published on May 28, 2020 Geneva researchers help confirm the existence of an Earth-sized planet around Proxima Centauri, using the Swiss-built ESPRESSO spectrograph.

Algorithm predicts drift direction of people lost at sea

This content was published on May 27, 2020 A mathematical method that can speed up search-and-rescue operations at sea has been developed by Swiss and US scientists.

Swiss hospitals and start-ups test disinfecting robots

This content was published on May 26, 2020 Self-driving disinfecting robots with a UV-C lamp tower are currently being tested in hospitals, but could be used in other closed environments.

SwissCovid tracing app accidentally made available to public

This content was published on May 26, 2020 A spokesman for the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), which co-designed the app, said the mistake had been rectified on Tuesday morning. Emmanuel Barraud told swissinfo.ch that there was no way of telling how many unauthorised people had downloaded the app but that this should not affect the effectiveness of the test phase.…

3D computer models reveal feeding habits of ‘big-mouthed’ fish

This content was published on May 23, 2020 Scientists have discovered that one of the largest animals of the Devonian period was a suspension feeder.

Study finds hydroxychloroquine linked to higher death rate in Covid-19 patients

This content was published on May 23, 2020 An international research team led by the University Hospital of Zurich and Harvard Medical School finds controversial antimalarial drugs show no benefit against Covid-19.

Government provides legal basis for SwissCovid contact tracing app

This content was published on May 20, 2020 The Swiss government has adopted the legal foundation for the coronavirus contact tracing app, sending it to parliament for a vote.

Swiss maker of clean aviation fuel gets boost from Lufthansa

This content was published on May 20, 2020 The Lufthansa Group has entered a partnership with the Swiss solar fuel developer Synhelion.

Does saving bee colonies mean breaking with tradition?

This content was published on May 20, 2020 Experts have presented new ideas to help save the bees, but they may struggle to gain acceptance among traditional beekeepers.

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