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First case of new mpox variant detected in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 9, 2025 The individual has been isolated and officials assured there is no risk of infection to the surrounding community.

Experts call for swift action against quagga mussel invasion

Swiss experts demand urgent action against quagga mussel invasion

This content was published on Apr 8, 2025 Swiss experts say swift action is required to combat the spread of invasive quagga mussels.

The language of bonobos is not so different from that of humans

Bonobo calls resemble word combinations of humans

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 Scientists have shown that bonobos combine their calls into complex sound sequences that resemble combinations of human words.

The Confederation wants healthy and sustainable food for all

Unhealthy eating contributes to Swiss illness

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 In Switzerland, 2.2 million people are affected by non-communicable diseases, partly because people are not eating a balanced diet.

Every lake has its own blue-green algae cocktail

No single cure for toxic blue-green algae: Swiss research

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 There is no one-size-fits-all remedy for toxic blooms of blue-green algae, according to Swiss researchers.

Swiss documentary film follows in the footsteps of iceman Konrad Steffen

Film commemorates ‘Iceman’ Swiss polar researcher Konrad Steffen

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 In the documentary The Iceman, director Corina Gamma honours the life of Swiss polar explorer Konrad Steffen.

Special law for new genetic techniques in Switzerland

Switzerland to draft new law on GMOs

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The new regulation targets plants developed through new breeding technologies that don’t include transgenic genetic material.

Plans materialise for new particle accelerator in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 Preparations for a huge new particle accelerator in Geneva have reached a milestone. After several years of work, a feasibility study for the project has now been finalised.

The amount of harmful substances in particulate matter is underestimated

Harmful substances in particulate matter underestimated: Swiss research

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 Measurements significantly underestimate the amount of harmful substances in particulate matter, says an international research team under Swiss leadership.

4.4 per cent electric cars in Switzerland

One in 22 cars electric in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 Electric cars are still a rarity in Switzerland. Currently, 4.4% of registered cars run exclusively on electricity.

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Film commemorates ‘Iceman’ Swiss polar researcher Konrad Steffen

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