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The devastating glacier collapse in Blatten: what next?

A view on June 6 of the millions of tonnes of rock, ice and other debris that engulfed the mountain village of Blatten in the Lötschental valley after a local glacier collapsed on May 28.

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Two weeks after a landslide wiped out most of the Alpine village of Blatten, talk of reconstruction is picking up, but huge challenges remain.

Blatten VS to be rebuilt in three to five years

Climate adaptation

Landslide-hit Swiss village to be rebuilt within five years

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 The Swiss village of Blatten, which was decimated by a landslide, is to be rebuilt in three to five years.

FHNW simulates the Martian landscape for Mars rover "Hufi"

Space research

Swiss university simulates Martian landscape for Mars rover tests

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 A Swiss university has created a Martian landscape testing zone to test and train its own Mars rover, called Hufi.

Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?

Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?

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Climate adaptation

Swiss Re experts warn of growing risks from heatwaves

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Up to half a million people worldwide die every year as a result of extreme heat, according to a report by Swiss Re.

Switzerland in the bottom quarter of the ranking for renewable energies

Climate solutions

Switzerland lags behind European peers in renewable energy ranking

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Switzerland ranks 22nd out of 28 countries in Europe in terms of solar and wind energy production.

Swiss AI

Swiss Reddit study on fake news stirs ethics debate

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 A controversial fake news study on the social media platform Reddit, has highlighted the ethical challenges of conducting research on society.

Opinion

Climate solutions

Swiss climate scientist: CO2 removal is tricky but essential

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 Initiatives to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air are faltering – not because they don’t work, but because we fail to see opportunities and lack vision, says Swiss climate scientist Cyril Brunner.

In Blatten, in the Lötschental valley in Valais, an estimated nine million cubic metres of ice, mud and rock crashed down a nearby mountain on May 28, wiping out the village. The few houses that remained intact were later flooded.

Swiss Politics

Blatten: what price for preserving Swiss mountain life?

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 Swiss debates on preserving Alpine life have intensified following the Blatten glacier collapse. Discover the discussion shaping mountain village futures.

The fake news study on Reddit failed to inform particpants in advance

Swiss AI

How a fake news study tested ethical research boundaries

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 A controversial fake news study on Reddit has highlighted the ethical responsibilities of conducting studies on society.

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