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Take a 3D plunge into 19th-century Geneva

This content was published on Oct 4, 2017 You can now travel back in time to 1850 and walk the cobbled streets of Geneva using a new online 3D model.

Swiss fintech spreads its wings

This content was published on Oct 4, 2017 A few days ago, Switzerland and Israel announced they wanted to deepen financial sector cooperationExternal link, including the fintech sector. The financial regulators of both countries will swap notes on emerging fintech trends and how these technologies affect regulation. Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer has previously stated his desire to share fintech know-how with Singapore,…

Testing soil samples for radiation

This content was published on Oct 3, 2017 Spiez Laboratory is a key part of the monitoring and emergency task force set up to deal with a major nuclear or radiological event in Switzerland. At the end of September, scientists from the Spiez laboratory, along with staff from a specialist army group (ABC Abwehrlabor 1), tested their reactions in the case of a nuclear…

Swiss Alpine Club stirs debate over history’s racist scientists

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 An SAC ruling on honorary membership raises the question: can someone’s contributions to society be judged separately from their prejudices?

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Science under duress in Turkey

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 The tense situation in Turkey is making it increasingly difficult to conduct research there.

Unmanned couriers take to the air

This content was published on Sep 29, 2017 A drone developer and a car manufacturer have teamed up to deliver products to customers faster in Zurich.

Solar panels on the exterior of the SwissTech Convention Center at EPFL

Perovskite breakthrough could brighten solar industry

This content was published on Sep 28, 2017 Researchers haven’t been able to produce a perovskite solar cell that’s durable enough to withstand the sun’s rays over time – until now.

Biometric face-scanning online at Zurich airport

This content was published on Sep 27, 2017 The face recognition system is the centerpiece of a recent CHF8 million ($8.2 million) expansion and revamp at Switzerland’s largest airport. Geneva airport also plans to install the Automated Border Control (ABC) system. The voluntary system is available for passengers over the age of 18, with biometric passports of either Switzerland or countries belonging to…

Saving lives, one diagnosis at the time

This content was published on Sep 27, 2017 Valérie D’ Acremont researches new methods for diagnosing the causes of acute fevers in developing countries.

The Dumont d’Urville Antarctic research station

Swiss scientists discover reduced snowfall on Antarctic coast

This content was published on Sep 25, 2017 Data from Antarctica reveal that dry winds are causing falling snow to turn into water vapour – which could affect the continent’s ice sheet.

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