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‘I don’t remember what it was like without AI’: Swiss youth are getting hooked on chatbots

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 From study aides to emotional support, AI chatbots are becoming constant companions for many young people in Switzerland, raising concerns about attention levels, loneliness and dependence.

girls sitting on the bed with their mobile phones in their hands.

Swiss AI

Ban social media for teens? What Switzerland can learn from Australia

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Australia has banned social media for those under 16, sparking debate in Switzerland and around the world. But experts warn that bans alone are not enough.

First Alpine solar power plant produces more electricity than expected

Climate solutions

Switzerland’s first Alpine solar plant exceeds power expectations

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Switzerland's first Alpine solar plant produced more electricity than expected.

Climate solutions

Swiss solutions for storing the energy of tomorrow

The global challenge is not only to produce more energy from renewable sources, but also to store it efficiently and sustainably.

Energy transition

Switzerland faces a steep energy bill due to the Middle East conflict

This content was published on Mar 30, 2026 The additional energy costs could amount to nearly CHF5 billion ($6.3 billion) per year, according to a researcher.

Research frontiers

Science podcast: cracking the chip code

This content was published on Mar 27, 2026 Unpacking semiconductors, Switzerland's chip strategy, and the high-stakes global race for tech dominance in our latest podcast.

The Migros supermarket branch in Schlieren-Rietbach is powered by a rooftop photovoltaic system and a large battery storage installation.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland sees battery boom as homes and firms store more solar power

This content was published on Mar 25, 2026 A rapid but mostly invisible energy transformation is taking place in Switzerland: households and businesses are installing batteries at record pace, rising roughly 400% over the past four years.

The researchers found that among the Europeans surveyed 36% support most climate proposals and 21% oppose them. Another 33% make up the “conditional middle”, whose views shift depending on the details of each policy.

Climate adaptation

Climate action in Europe hinges on voters from the undecided middle

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 A new study shows that success of climate initiatives relies on a large “conditional middle” – voters who care about the climate but judge each proposal through a personal cost–benefit lens.

World Weather Organisation not very optimistic about the state of the climate

Emissions reduction

WMO confirms hottest decade on record

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 WMO says the years between 2015 and 2025 have been the hottest since records began, with 2025 ranking either second or third overall.

A look back at a Swiss Arctic expedition at UNIGE

Research frontiers

Revisiting a Swiss Arctic expedition at UNIGE

This content was published on Mar 22, 2026 On Tuesday 31 March, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Fondation Pacifique are organising an evening dedicated to the Arctic 2020-2024 expedition. The aim of this circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean by sailboat was to collect scientific data to gain a better understanding of the role of this region, which is particularly sensitive to climate change.

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