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Swiss employees less protected from AI risks than in the EU

This content was published on Aug 10, 2024 In Switzerland, AI is already being used to boost companies' profits and productivity. However, employees face fewer protections compared to other European countries.

Swiss researchers identify sources of smog in Beijing

This content was published on Aug 8, 2024 The origins of smog in the Chinese capital differ between summer and winter, found researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute.

shared office space with two men working on computers with multiple screens with a vine plant growing right in the middle of the room and all over the ceiling.

Switzerland leads Europe in research spending per capita

This content was published on Aug 7, 2024 Switzerland spent just under €915 (CHF856) per capita on research and development in 2023, the highest in Europe.

Quality of breast cancer screening not equally good in all cantons

Swiss breast cancer screening quality varies across cantons

This content was published on Aug 6, 2024 The quality of breast cancer screening programmes in Switzerland varies from canton to canton. However, according to a study published on Tuesday, the results align with the European standard.

Precision world record at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)

Swiss research institute sets precision world record

This content was published on Aug 3, 2024 The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen has set a new world record for X-ray precision.

The shift to more people working from home, for instance, reduces petrol consumption as commuting decreases. However, it increases household energy use for heating and cooking. Additionally, the energy demand for video calls in data centres rises.

Digital lifestyle could reduce energy use by 20% by 2050

This content was published on Aug 1, 2024 The digitalisation of everyday life could lead to a 10% to 20% reduction in energy consumption by 2050 compared to 2020, according to a study.

Why do two Swiss researchers want to find ice on comets?

This content was published on Jul 24, 2024 Using a new type of instrument, two astrophysicists from the University of Bern are hoping to get a bit closer to unravelling the mystery of the origins of the solar system.

The insect situation in Switzerland (in the picture a butterfly) is considered 'worrying'.

Biodiversity loss in Switzerland in six graphs

This content was published on Jul 23, 2024 Biodiversity loss in the Alpine nation is above the world average, and over a third of animal and plant species are endangered. Can the trend be reversed?

Zurich researchers discover central driver of cancers

This content was published on Jul 18, 2024 A discovery by Zurich researchers could help in the early detection of cancer.

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