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Using sound waves to make large objects invisible

Hervé Lissek, head of the acoustics research group at EPFL’s Signal Processing Laboratory

This content was published on Jul 7, 2018 A team of researchers has discovered an acoustic technique to make objects invisible using sound waves.

Tour the Swiss flat made from recyclable, compostable…and edible materials

This content was published on Jul 4, 2018 This modern flat doubles as a research project aimed at finding new materials and technologies to help reduce the resources needed for construction.

Enrico Marchesi, Innovation Manager NEST

Urban Mining: a second life for building material

This content was published on Jul 4, 2018

The “high-tech spear” used in the ballistic experiments

High-tech spear sheds light on Neanderthals’ hunting techniques

This content was published on Jun 30, 2018 Using a high-tech spear, scientists in Zurich have established that Neanderthals used to kill animals at close range rather than throw their weapons.

Offshore havens challenge Switzerland for swelling ICO funds

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Blockchain start-ups obtained some $13.7 billion (CHF13.6 billion) in ICO capital until the end of May this year, according to a report by audit firm PwC and the Zug-based Crypto Valley Association. This is nearly double the total of all other funds raised until the start of this year. Companies raise start-up capital through this…

Two men empty vote papers from a ballot box

Switzerland unveils second blockchain voting system

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Researchers say the EPFL blockchain system guarantees both the anonymity of voters and a secure digital method of casting and counting votes. The latter processes are carried out by several separately managed machines – or nodes – rather than a central authority, thus diluting the risk of vote manipulation from hackers or other malicious actors.…

A section of the Warrego Valles region on Mars

Mars valleys linked to heavy rainfall

This content was published on Jun 29, 2018 Valleys on Mars strongly resemble those in arid regions on Earth, suggesting long periods of heavy precipitation and erosion.

Military grade Swiss bunker opens vaults to crypto investors

This content was published on Jun 27, 2018 A ‘military-grade’ bunker in the Swiss Alps has opened its vaults to wealthy cryptoasset investors, corporations and institutions.

Two farmers working in the mountains of canton Schwyz.

Why urbanites in Switzerland give generously to mountain farmers

This content was published on Jun 26, 2018 Identity and patriotism play a big role in motivating people in the cities to come to the aid of struggling Alpine farmers.

Zug mayor Dolfi Müller shows off the blockchain vote system

Swiss blockchain voting platform begins trial

This content was published on Jun 26, 2018 The town of Zug has launched a trial blockchain voting system that could be rolled out to cover public votes in future years.

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