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‘Lab on a chip’ to track changes in single bacteria cells

Lab technician holding slide of E.coli bacteria

This content was published on Feb 3, 2018 Swiss and German researchers have set up a tiny laboratory with automatic analysis software to track how single bacterial cells respond to dynamically controlled environmental changes.

Rats repay ‘favours’ by different means

This content was published on Feb 1, 2018 Scientists in Bern have shown that animals other than humans can reciprocate an action by exchanging two different social services.

Taking off with an explosive load

This content was published on Feb 1, 2018

Johann Schneider-Ammann greets Justin Trudeau

Swiss and Canadians agree to innovate together

This content was published on Jan 25, 2018 Swiss Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann and Navdeep Bains, Canada’s minister for innovation, science and economic development, signed the joint declaration on Thursday while at the WEF meeting in Davos. The document is meant to serve as a reference for how the two governments work together in future. During a roundtable event in Davos, the ministers…

Italian and Swedish researchers win richest Swiss science prize

This content was published on Jan 23, 2018 The Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine has been awarded to Antonio Lanzavecchia from the Swiss-Italian University and Christer Betsholtz from the University of Uppsala in Sweden. They will each receive CHF700,000 ($728,221), of which CHF625,000 must be spent on research. Established in 1986, the prize recognises excellence in European biomedical research. The main fields covered include…

Swiss president calls for more international collaboration at WEF

This content was published on Jan 23, 2018 “We face multiple challenges,” said Berset, referring to the emergence of instability in many parts of the world, long-lasting armed conflicts, climate change, and global inequalities. According to him, reducing these uncertainties and ensuring the security and well-being of the population requires a strong commitment by international institutions to security, peace, and human rights. But…

Guests at ETH event around a model of the brain.

The human brain in machine form: a matter of when, not if

This content was published on Jan 23, 2018 How close are scientists to recreating the human brain? What happens when machines become as intelligent as humans? Perspectives from Davos.

Fringe players aim to upstage Trump in Davos

This content was published on Jan 22, 2018 WEF's annual meeting is not all about the big name politicians. Fringe events are increasingly giving a platform to the disruptive digital world.

‘Sweat torso’ technology should help researchers test protective clothing

This content was published on Jan 20, 2018 A method for studying the temperature-regulating abilities of clothes using a model of a human torso will be made into a global standard.

Gevers plans to reboot embattled Tezos Foundation

This content was published on Jan 19, 2018 “After months of incapacitating interference, obstruction, and attacks, the Tezos Foundation has regained the ability to act,” Gevers tweeted on Friday. “To be clear: the Tezos Foundation is a Swiss foundation, based in Crypto Valley, Switzerland, and its top leadership teams will be heavily Swiss-weighted. Physical proximity and cultural fit is especially important initially, to…

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