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True or false: ‘Cows need horns to communicate’

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018 The farmer behind the nationwide vote on November 25 to save Swiss cow horns has often claimed that cows need horns to communicate. Is he right?

Blockchain start-ups ‘not ready’ for mainstream investment

This content was published on Nov 13, 2018 Swiss start-up investor Daniel Gutenberg believes the emerging blockchain industry is several years away from attracting traditional venture capital.

Diamonds show promise in extending drone flight times

This content was published on Nov 7, 2018 Lausanne-based LakeDiamond has developed a laser beam system using diamonds that could dramatically extend the flying time of drones.

A general view showing part of the collapsed Morandi bridge in central Genoa, Italy

Swiss lab begins analysis of debris from Genoa bridge

This content was published on Nov 6, 2018 Parts of the motorway bridge that collapsed in the Italian port of Genoa killing 43 people have arrived at a specialist lab in Switzerland.

How social media is changing science

This content was published on Nov 6, 2018 We look at how the internet is changing science funding – and revolutionising the way scientists interact with the public and each other.

FINMA sets tough restrictions on bank bitcoin trading

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 The Swiss regulator says cryptocurrencies should be valued at eight times their market price when calculating loss-absorbing capital buffers.

A woman casts her ballot during a nationwide vote in 2014 in Bern.

‘Fake news’: The thorny question of safeguarding elections

This content was published on Nov 5, 2018 As Americans vote in highly anticipated mid-terms, in Europe concern is growing over disinformation and manipulation derailing democratic processes.

Cantons watching 336 Alpine sites for natural disasters

This content was published on Nov 4, 2018 Swiss cantons are keeping 336 zones in the Alps under surveillance because of climate-change related risk, such as rock slides and mudslides.

Switzerland adopts EU rules on electric car noise

This content was published on Nov 4, 2018 Electric cars on Switzerland’s roads will be required by mid-2019 to make an artificial noise as a safety measure for the blind.

Skiing on preserved snow

This content was published on Nov 4, 2018

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