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Defence minister proposes pooling resources to cope with disasters

This content was published on Aug 19, 2018 In an interview published in the NZZ am Sonntag paper on Sunday, Parmelin proposed the creation of a resource pool with other countries which could be commandeered during an emergency. He cited the example of Swiss helicopters helping fight fires in Portugal last year and suggested that such collaboration could be improved if a shared…

Switzerland contributes funds for Lombok earthquake relief

This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 The funds will be handed over to the Indonesian Red Cross through the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the SDC announced on Friday. The local Red Cross is providing emergency shelter, healthcare, water and subsistence for those affected by the earthquakes. The Swiss representation in Jakarta is in permanent contact with…

Autism: poor social skills linked to synapse malfunction

This content was published on Aug 9, 2018 Swiss scientists have discovered that the difficulty in managing social interactions in people with autism is due to poor maturation of the synapses.

Scientists eavesdrop on roots and earthworms

This content was published on Aug 9, 2018 Swiss and French researchers have succeeded in obtaining acoustic signals that correspond to growing roots and burrowing earthworms.

Where have all the birds gone

This content was published on Aug 9, 2018 Swiss ornithologists are alarmed: They have noticed a dramatic decline in bird populations in recent years.

How not to build your house for hot summers

This content was published on Aug 7, 2018 Air conditioning is not very common in Swiss buildings or houses, but soon could be if hot summers like this one become the norm.

Switzerland takes top spot in global open access ranking

This content was published on Aug 7, 2018 With 39% of publicly and privately funded research publications freely accessible, Switzerland occupies the top spot in a global comparison.

Avalanche prediction model a boon for rescuers and filmmakers

This content was published on Aug 4, 2018 A Swiss researcher has created a 3D model of the workings of so-called ‘snow slab’ avalanches that could help to better predict their extent.

Imaging method provides multi-level view of cell samples

This content was published on Aug 4, 2018 A new cellular imaging method developed at the University of Zurich could help improve cancer diagnosis and therapy selection.

Swiss army infantry recruits at foot drill on a green field

Zurich researchers identify cognitive processes that set leaders apart

This content was published on Aug 3, 2018 People in leaderships roles are less averse to making decisions for an entire group, even when the consequences of those decisions are uncertain, University of Zurich researchers have found.

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