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Jacques Dubochet defends Greta Thunberg

This content was published on Aug 6, 2019 Swiss chemist Jacques Dubochet, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2017, praises Thunberg, herself sometimes mentioned as a possible candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Lausanne youth climate summit targets EU policymakers

This content was published on Aug 5, 2019 A climate summit featuring Greta Thunberg has begun in Switzerland with the aim of launching a European citizens’ initiative to reduce emissions.

Should the Matterhorn be closed to tourists?

This content was published on Aug 4, 2019 Some mountain guides say the Matterhorn should be closed to climbers for safety reasons. Climate change is being blamed.

Semenya out of World Championships after Swiss court reverses reprieve

This content was published on Jul 30, 2019 The Swiss Federal Court has reversed a ruling that temporarily lifted testosterone regulations imposed on double Olympic champion Caster Semenya.

Zurich scientists find link between stress and the brain

This content was published on Jul 27, 2019 A neurotransmitter called noradrenaline, produced in large quantities during stressful situations, reconfigures communications within the brain.

Crop-spraying drones to be authorised

This content was published on Jul 25, 2019 The authorisation was requested by the Agroscope instituteExternal link – a government agricultural research body – and granted by the Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) on Thursday. Agroscope argued that drones are a useful alternative to noisy and inaccurate helicopters when it comes to the spraying of phytosanitary products. Drones, they say, can fly…

Climate warming is global and fast, say Swiss experts

This content was published on Jul 24, 2019 Swiss scientists have discounted allegations that the current climate change is a recurring phenomenon in the history of mankind.

Bears get 15-kilo ice lollies to cool down in heatwave

This content was published on Jul 24, 2019 Bears at Servion Zoo in western Switzerland have been given ice lollies to help them keep cool as a heat wave intensifies across parts of the country.

The robots are coming. How can artificial intelligence help you?

This content was published on Jul 24, 2019 Switzerland is a leader in artificial intelligence, producing robots that can do just about anything. How do you see them helping you?

3D printing could meet rising demand for heart valves

This content was published on Jul 23, 2019 If Swiss researchers have their way, artificial heart valves could simply come out of 3D printers in future.

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