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Remains of Roman camp discovered in eastern Switzerland

Resounding discovery of the remains of a Roman camp in Graubünden

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman camp in canton Graubünden, eastern Switzerland.

239 million year old insects discovered in Ticino

Fossil of world’s oldest wasp discovered in Ticino

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 Excavations in Ticino have uncovered 248 fossilised insects dating back 239 million years. Among the finds along the Gaggiolo stream near Meride is the oldest wasp found to date.

Tiny plastic particles get into the leaves of trees

Nanoplastics found to interfere with tree photosynthesis

This content was published on Aug 29, 2024 Tiny plastic particles reach the leaves and needles of trees via the roots and disrupt photosynthesis. This was shown by researchers at ETH Zurich in an experiment.

Two "Starlink" satellites can be seen as streaks of light in the night sky (image taken with an exposure time of 15 seconds). At the beginning of January 2020,

Mystery object spotted over Switzerland deemed satellite not meteor

This content was published on Aug 28, 2024 A bright trail of light in the evening sky caused a sensation over large parts of south-west Germany and Switzerland.

Zurich researchers operate on pig 9300 kilometers away

Zurich researchers operate on pig 9,300 kilometres away

This content was published on Aug 26, 2024 Swiss researchers have operated on a pig in Hong Kong from their laboratory in Zurich.

Over 100 scientists concerned about biodiversity in Switzerland

Scientists alarmed by poor state of biodiversity in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 25, 2024 Over 100 researchers have sounded the alarm over the state of biodiversity in Switzerland stating that "rapid and effective" measures are needed to strengthen its protection.

Moon mission in the Gotthard: how students train in a bunker

This content was published on Aug 21, 2024 Deep inside the Gotthard Tunnel, a group of students is preparing for a possible future as astronauts.

Planets could be richer in water than thought, study finds

This content was published on Aug 20, 2024 Distant planets could contain water hidden below their surfaces, according to a study with Swiss participation.

Basel Zoo: evolving ape care from domination to modern standard

This content was published on Aug 19, 2024 The history of ape care at the zoo reflects significant change.

Swiss beekeepers struggle with solidified ‘cement honey’ crisis

This content was published on Aug 16, 2024 For consumers, cement honey isn't necessarily bad news. But for beekeepers, this means a lot of effort for very little return.

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