Cluster: Science

SolarStratos completes its highest solar flight

Valais: SalorStratos has never flown so high

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 The SolarStratos plane didn't reach its goal of 10,000 metres but still exceeded its highest solar flight ever.

Climate solutions

Luxury or necessity? Five questions about air conditioning in Switzerland and around the world

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 As heatwaves become more intense and frequent, sales of air conditioners are booming. But this has consequences for the climate and electricity consumption.

Blatten: satellite images of ground movements from 2016

Climate adaptation

Satellite images detect signs of Blatten landslide in 2016

This content was published on Aug 8, 2025 Warning signs of the landslide that wiped out the village in May were visible from space years before, the ESA has found.

Research frontiers

Female gorillas prevent inbreeding by avoiding groups with male relatives

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 Female gorillas do not change groups randomly. They avoid the males they grew up with, thus preventing inbreeding, according to a study by the University of Zurich.

Natural catastrophes lead to second most expensive half-year for insurers

Climate adaptation

Natural disasters lead to second most expensive half-year for insurers

This content was published on Aug 6, 2025 The wildfires in California and storm damage have led to the second most expensive first half of the year ever for the insurance industry.

One in three new vehicles had a plug in July

Workplace

One in three new vehicles in Switzerland are plug-ins

This content was published on Aug 5, 2025 Plug-in vehicles account for 33% of new car registrations in Switzerland.

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Research frontiers

How semiconductors are made

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 Making semiconductor chips for computers, machinery, transport and other devices is a costly and a lengthy process. How exactly is it done?

Switzerland offers no lifeboat to US scientists

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 Switzerland has declined to launch initiatives to entice US scientists, while Europe has opened its doors. What's next for Swiss research?

What’s the smartest way for countries to compete for world-class research talent?

As the US slashes science funding and pressures universities, many researchers are considering a move. Should Switzerland try to entice them?

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Climate solutions

Truth or tale: is Switzerland injecting harmful chemicals into the sky?

This content was published on Aug 2, 2025 We received a number of social media comments referencing the “chemtrails” conspiracy theory, but is that true?

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