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Swiss supermarket invests in Israeli lab-grown steak firm

In December 2018, Aleph Farms unveiled its first lab-grown minute steak.

This content was published on May 14, 2019 Switzerland’s biggest retailer Migros has invested in an Israeli start-up, Aleph Farms, which specialises in lab-grown meat.

Study reveals cancer cells’ ability to communicate over long distances

This content was published on May 11, 2019 Scientists have found that cancer cells use tiny bioparticles to communicate and send information via the bloodstream.

Swiss start-ups hope to slow climate change with cow burps

This content was published on May 10, 2019 Could changing what cows eat help keep the planet from warming? Several Swiss companies say they have found solutions.

Swiss Post drone crashes in Zurich – again

This content was published on May 9, 2019 A drone belonging to a Swiss Post medical deliveries scheme crashed on Thursday in a Zurich forest – the second crash in four months.

Basel industrial area to become a “smart city”

This content was published on May 5, 2019 Basel industrial area will soon become a test laboratory for the networked city of the future and the smartest site in Switzerland.

Competition recognises work of young scientists

This content was published on May 4, 2019 The top 44 scientists competed for 23 special prizes, which include a visit to the European Space Camp in Norway, an internship position at a Swiss embassy of their choice or to take part in international project competitions in Europe, Asia or the United States. A jury of experts rated 21 scientists as “good”, 53 “very…

Deadly properties of spider venom revealed

This content was published on May 4, 2019 It is hoped that the grisly discovery will help advance medical treatments for diseases of the human nervous system. Bern university’s Institute for Ecology and EvolutionExternal link (IEE) studied the venom of the central American spider Cupiennius salei. This large spider does not weave a web, but preys on insects and small vertebrates by ambushing…

Lunar cycle ‘plays no role’ in mental health

This content was published on May 4, 2019 Theories linking the lunar cycle to mental health have persisted for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptian, Assyrian and Babylonian eras. The moon is believed by some to influence the state of mind to such a degree that it can lead to depression and suicidal tendencies. Researchers at Graubünden Cantonal Hospital, the…

Study identifies 20 new genes associated with bipolar disorder

This content was published on May 3, 2019 An international research team, including scientists from the University of Basel, has identified 20 new genes associated with bipolar disorder.

Defence ministry favours changes to largest Swiss military purchase

This content was published on May 2, 2019 Under its Air2030 programmeExternal link, Switzerland wants to buy new combat aircraft and ground-based defences in a programme valued at CHF8 billion ($8.1 billion). It is the biggest arms procurement programme in modern Swiss history. On Thursday, Defence Minister Viola Amherd unveiled the results of three studies tackling contentious aspects of the defence procurement package.…

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