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New prosthetic hand can sense objects’ form and position

This content was published on Feb 21, 2019 The device, which took a decade to complete, was developed by scientists at the Federal Institute of Technology EPFLExternal link in Lausanne as well as the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in PisaExternal link and the A. Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome. It enables amputees to sense an object’s shape, consistency, size and position without…

floating research platform in Lake Geneva

Floating research platform to test changes in Lake Geneva

This content was published on Feb 20, 2019 On board are “countless radiosondes and sensors which should enable reserachers […] to gain a better understanding of the ecological processes at work in Lake Geneva as well as the interactions between the water and the atmosphere”, says a press releaseExternal link from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, EAWAG. The platform,…

Endangered lion monkeys born in Zurich Zoo

This content was published on Feb 20, 2019 Two little golden lion tamarins, an endangered species of monkey, have recently been born in Zürich Zoo.

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Dying star may have helped form Earth as we know it

This content was published on Feb 16, 2019 If it had not been for a massive star, Earth may well have developed into a hostile ocean world covered in ice sheets, say scientists.

Swiss cancer research yields breast-saving fat, better detection

This content was published on Feb 15, 2019 The incidence of breast cancer in Switzerland is high, but research offers hope – especially the finding that cancer cells can be converted into fat.

Swiss agree long-term armament cooperation deal with US

This content was published on Feb 13, 2019 The government has given the green light for strengthening cooperation on armament research with the US.

Using Swiss AI and drones to count African wildlife

This content was published on Feb 13, 2019 After a promising first run in Namibia, a Swiss project could aid savanna conservation using drones and automatic image analysis.

Swiss experts recalculate global glacier volume

This content was published on Feb 11, 2019 The ice reserves of the High Asian Mountains have been overestimated and are likely to shrink much faster than anticipated, according to experts.

Alternative fuel for the future

This content was published on Feb 9, 2019 Creating renewable energy using single celled microorganisms.

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Swiss to receive Tech Oscars for face capture software

This content was published on Feb 8, 2019 Markus Gross, Thabo BeelerExternal link, Bernd Bickel and Derek Bradley are being given the awardExternal link by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Saturday. They are being honoured for the conception, design and development of the Medusa Performance Capture System.External link This is a mobile rig of cameras and lights coupled with…

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