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Scientists store Swiss glacier ice cores in Antarctic archive

Ice from Swiss glaciers is safely stored in Antarctica

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 The Ice Memory Foundation opened the facility on Wednesday, securing the first ice cores from the Alps in the continent’s perpetual frost.

Swiss AI

Frankenstein: What Mary Shelley’s ‘Swiss’ creature teaches us about AI

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 At a time when artificial intelligence shapes our work and recreation, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein helps us reflect on the unexpected consequences of innovation.

Bernese research team discovers evidence of an ocean on Mars

Space research

Swiss research team discovers evidence of ocean on Mars

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Swiss researchers discover Martian river traces. evidence the planet was once covered by a large ocean.

The Madrisa Solar farm near Klosters in southeastern Switzerland, August 2025,

Climate adaptation

Swiss Alpine solar farms show promise – and limits

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Switzerland is developing large solar farms in the Alps to increase renewable power, especially in winter. But their overall success so far seems mixed. An analysis.

Numerous opponents to plans to tax electric vehicles

Emissions reduction

Most Swiss political parties object to proposal to tax electric vehicles

This content was published on Jan 11, 2026 Political parties, the Transport and Environment Association and the Touring Club of Switzerland (TCS) are all calling for changes or to reject the Swiss government's proposal for a tax on e-vehicles.

New treatments

Science podcast: Are longevity clinics the key to healthy ageing?

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Explore the latest breakthroughs in longevity in episode 1 of this season's Swiss Connection science podcast.

Swiss trees grow less despite early spring

Climate adaptation

Swiss trees stunted by climate change

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Climate change is slowing down the growth of important tree species in Switzerland.

Media: Study sees growing pressure from platforms and AI

Swiss AI

Swiss media study identifies growing pressure from AI

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 Traditional media losing consumer share and revenues in the face of new digital platforms and AI.

Climate solutions

Smartphones, streaming, AI: digital tech’s outsized climate impact in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Everyday devices and online services sap the planet’s natural resources and add to climate change. But there are ways to make digital life greener.

Swiss AI

Can Switzerland’s power grid keep up with its data centres?

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Data centres in Switzerland are already big electricity users. With the growth of AI, the demand for power is set to rise even further.

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