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Switzerland, land of big pharma, tries to reel in AI startups

Shahram Ebadollahi speaking at the Intelligent Health Summit Basel.

This content was published on Nov 18, 2019 Artificial intelligence could do wonders for hospitals: sharper diagnosis, fewer admin chores and more time spent with patients. 

Swiss-led research team identifies gene targets to eradicate malaria

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 Swiss-led research team has undertaken a large-scale experiment of the malaria parasite genome, revealing new targets to eradicate the deadly disease.

Ticks, traffic and terrorism suspects

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

White noise makes hearing more precise, study finds

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 Researchers have found that the brain’s ability to distinguish subtle noises improves when there is background white noise.

Researchers warn of ‘huge’ rubber pollution problem in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 More micro-rubber - released from vehicle tyre abrasion on roads - is released into the environment than micro-plastics.

Swiss authorities rethink abolishing emergency coffee stockpile

This content was published on Nov 11, 2019 A proposal to put an end to the stockpiling of coffee for the population in the event of an emergency is now being reconsidered.

Using AI, Switzerland researchers crack the code of lightning

This content was published on Nov 10, 2019 Switzerland's leading university has found a way to predict when and where lightning will strike.

Plane parts, trains and automobile stickers

This content was published on Nov 9, 2019 Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

Researchers look at a model of the origami bird.

Swiss researchers lay foundations for smart microrobots

This content was published on Nov 9, 2019 The tiny origami-like robot was assembled by researchers at the Swiss federal institutes ETH Zurich and Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The microrobot is made up of nanomagnets that are magnetically programmed and controlled through magnetic fields. The bird constructed from this material could perform movements such as flapping, hovering, turning or side-slipping. “The movements performed…

Swiss trust science, says study

This content was published on Nov 6, 2019 People in Switzerland have a positive view of science, with climate and energy considered the most important areas for research.

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