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One of Lake Lucerne’s oldest boats now running on electricity

A small ship (the eMS Rütli) is shown sailing on Lake Lucerne.

This content was published on May 24, 2024 At a cost of more than CHF1 million, the small ship is now able to make relatively short journeys on battery power.

In the future, the gel could be used to drive home safely after a few drinks.

Zurich researchers develop gel that renders alcohol harmless

This content was published on May 17, 2024 A newly developed gel composed of whey proteins breaks down alcohol in the body and could reduce its harmful and intoxicating effects in humans.

(symbolic picture) a young person's hand holding a beer bottle while driving

New gel developed in Zurich renders alcohol harmless

This content was published on May 13, 2024 A newly developed gel composed of whey proteins breaks down alcohol in the body and could reduce its harmful and intoxicating effects in humans.

A patient with an overweight midsection is shown being handled by a gloved medical professional.

Protein in abdominal fat could help shape obesity treatment

This content was published on May 10, 2024 The study analysed fat cells from different locations in the body, and found that those in the abdomen have unique properties.

example of urban flooding. Children have fun on a flooded playground surrounded by the water of Lake Neuchatel in the port of Cudrefin following heavy rainfall in recent days on Friday July 16, 2021 in Cudrefin in the canton of Vaud.

Urban flooding slowly becomes a priority issue for Switzerland

This content was published on May 10, 2024 Climate change is pushing Switzerland to change the way it handles urban flooding. As flood risks grow, cities are implementing innovative ways to mitigate the risks.

Ex-Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev, right, and CERN director Fabiola Gianotti in Geneva, June 2019.

Removing Russia from CERN ‘helps Putin’, scientists fear

This content was published on May 8, 2024 The recent decision by Geneva-based CERN to stop working with Russia sets a dangerous precedent for science, say several researchers.

Swarm of Swiss robots could take part in future space missions

This content was published on May 7, 2024 Researchers in Zurich propose using a swarm of small robots instead of a heavy rover for future space missions.

Smoking chimneys above Bern, Switzerland.

Swiss climate verdict: why carbon budgets mattered to the judges

This content was published on May 3, 2024 The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Switzerland had failed to meet its own climate targets and to set a national carbon budget. What’s behind this budget, and why does it matter?

Medieval squirrels may have ‘helped spread leprosy’

This content was published on May 3, 2024 An examination of squirrel remains in the United Kingdom has opened up interesting questions and possibilities in terms of the history of the disease.

Why the Swiss are donating more organs for transplant

This content was published on May 2, 2024 An increase in Swiss organ donation has less to do with public sentiment than improved procedures.

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