Cluster: Science

Swiss government rejects Green Party’s solar initiative

Federal Council rejects Greens' 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.

Confederation criticised for supporting gas plants abroad

Emissions reduction

NGOs accuse Switzerland of backing gas plants abroad

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 Around 20 NGOs have accused Switzerland of backing ten gas‑fired power plant projects abroad.

Jeff Bezos' new AI company has attracted a lot of interest

Swiss AI

Bezos AI firm ‘Project Prometheus’ opening Zurich office

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Bezos AI company Project Prometheus selects Swiss city as prime location.

Climate adaptation

Science podcast: The invasion of quagga mussels – and how it can be stopped

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 The quagga mussel is reshaping ecosystems and threatening water supplies. We explore the fight against the mussel invasion in Switzerland.

Swiss AI

Swiss AI model ‘listens’ to the mountain to detect avalanches

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 Far from being silent, mountains creak, vibrate and shift. Now, algorithms are learning to listen to them in order to detect avalanches and avoid accidents.

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