Cluster: Science

Switzerland hosts ‘CERN of semiconductor research’

Universities use open-source technology to design chips

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss universities rely on open-source technology to design more efficient chips.

Anniviers (VS): the Fios fault is growing and causing concern

Climate adaptation

Swiss mountainside fault grows as evacuation plans prepared

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The “Fios fault” in the Val d’Anniviers region in southern Switzerland has now stretched to 250 metres and continues to grow.

Trump's policies: the "anti-Nobels" are moving to Switzerland

Research frontiers

Ig Nobels to move awards to Switzerland due to concern over US travel visas

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, is normally held in the United States. This September it will take place in Zurich after organisers deemed the US “unsafe.”

information material on the climate fund initiative displayed on a cabinet

Swiss Politics

Climate is a concern in Switzerland but no longer a priority

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 Climate change is one of the main concerns of the Swiss population. However, most citizens don’t want to invest more money in the ecological transition. Why?

Federal Council rejects Greens' solar initiative

Climate solutions

Swiss government rejects Green Party’s solar initiative

This content was published on Mar 7, 2026 For the government, compulsory solar installations on new and renovated buildings would infringe private property.

Climate adaptation

Science podcast: the 2000-watt society – a Swiss experiment in sustainable living

This content was published on Mar 6, 2026 Join us as we delve into the 2000-watt society and its significance for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Experts, Switzerland to become international quantum hub

Research frontiers

Strategy urges Switzerland to create international quantum technology hub

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 Switzerland should position itself as a leading global hub for quantum technologies, backed by investments of CHF200–300 million ($256-384 million), according to a new strategy published on Wednesday.

University representatives warn against cuts by the Federal Council

Swiss Politics

Students, lecturers warn Swiss parliament against cuts to education sector

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Students, lecturers and research staff "continue to categorically reject" the Swiss government's plan to cut education and research subsidies, a coalition said on Monday.

Global health

Pandemics, electricity shortages considered biggest risks for Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Earthquakes and heat waves are also among major hazards facing the country, a new analysis by federal officials shows.

Climate adaptation

Science podcast: Antarctica’s oldest ice holds the key to unlocking Earth’s climate secrets

This content was published on Feb 27, 2026 Researchers in Bern are studying Antarctica's oldest ice, extracted from a depth of more than 2,500 metres, to better understand Earth's climate future.

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