Cluster: Science

Parts of Switzerland experience driest April on record

Lack of rain made April a record month in some cases

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Areas of Switzerland saw the least April rainfall since records began.

Energy transition

Colombia summit marks ‘historic’ step toward phase-out of fossil fuels

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Representatives from nearly 60 countries met in Colombia to discuss a global shift away from fossil fuels, a move Switzerland’s environment ambassador described as a positive step forward.

Solar panel prices fell by almost 70% from early 2022 to the end of 2025, driven by massive overcapacity in China.

Energy transition

Fossil fuel shock revives clean power as security priority

This content was published on May 1, 2026 The war in the Middle East is exposing the price of energy dependence. As fossil fuel shocks ripple through markets, clean energy is being reframed as a security necessity.

Swiss AI

Swiss bankers wary, but not spooked by Mythos AI threat

This content was published on May 1, 2026 The Swiss financial sector is assessing the potential threat posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Climate solutions

Six climate activists appeal Swiss conviction at European Court

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Six Swiss climate activists appeal convictions at European Court, challenging limits on protest rights.

Climate solutions

Switzerland praises first conference on phase-out of fossil fuels

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Switzerland recommits to Paris climate goals at first fossil fuels phase-out conference.

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Research frontiers

Swiss study finds AI fails to predict extreme weather events

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 AI struggles to predict extreme weather accurately, Geneva study finds.

Artificial placenta clarifies risks of medication for pregnant women

New treatments

Bern researchers develop artificial placenta to test medicine

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Bern scientists create an artificial placenta to safely test drugs for pregnant women.

Energy transition

How the war in Iran is affecting Swiss consumers

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Two months of war in Iran have sent shockwaves through global energy markets and economies. Switzerland has so far escaped the worst – but the fallout is starting to be felt.

Research team celebrates success with earthquake experiment in Ticino

Research frontiers

Researchers successfully trigger ‘controlled earthquake’ in southern Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 29, 2026 Researchers have made the earth shake in the Gotthard massif region in southern Switzerland for the first time.

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