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Public names Zurich elephant ‘Ruwani’

This content was published on Mar 6, 2017 All three names have a connection with Sri Lanka, home of one of the calf’s grandmothers. Ruwani means “like a precious stone, highly valuable”. In a separate poll, almost two-thirds of swissinfo.ch readers went for Rishu. What do you think? Let us know.

Parliament backs extension of GMO moratorium

This content was published on Mar 1, 2017 The Swiss parliament has approved extending the moratorium on GM organisms in agriculture from 2017 to 2021.

Stem cells replace mice in new Botox test

This content was published on Feb 28, 2017 Swiss scientists have found a way to test Botox using mouse stem cells mounted on chips. The method could save millions of mice.

Warmer climate could mean selenium scarcity

This content was published on Feb 25, 2017 Researchers have shown that climate change could lead to diminished soil concentrations of selenium – a mineral essential to human health.

Neuronal stimulation allows brain to ‘sense’ artificial limbs

This content was published on Feb 23, 2017 Until now, brain-machine interfaces have allowed only a one-directional relationship between the brain and a prosthesis. Electrodes are used to decode neuronal activity – such as a desire to move an artificial limb – and translate it into movement. But it has previously not been possible for the brain to receive signals of perception or…

TRAPPIST-1: a ‘paradigm shift’ in search for ET life

This content was published on Feb 23, 2017 On Wednesday, an international team of researchers announced in the journal NatureExternal link the discovery of TRAPPIST-1: a mini-solar system containing a dwarf star orbited by seven Earth-sized exoplanets. “This is a monumental discovery – as important, I think, as that of the first exoplanet. It marks a paradigm shift in the quest for extra-terrestrial…

Switzerland and Russia go back a long way

This content was published on Feb 22, 2017 The two nations share a surprisingly rich history. Here are five little-known ties that link them.

Hunting wolves in the laboratory

This content was published on Feb 20, 2017 While debating what to do with wolves is relatively is easy, it’s much harder working out their movements and exact numbers. Enter the geneticists.

How to solve the crisis of science

This content was published on Feb 19, 2017 A leading public health expert tells swissinfo.ch how modern science can be put back on track for the greater good of society.

Mobile phones – a veritable gold mine

This content was published on Feb 19, 2017

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