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Scientists develop cancer diagnosis implant

This content was published on Apr 21, 2018 Researchers in Switzerland have developed a prototype device that can detect common types of cancer in the body.

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‘New buyer found’ for ailing Monetas blockchain firm

This content was published on Apr 20, 2018 “We are in the process of completing the purchase formalities with a buyer of Monetas. If everything goes forward as planned, we will be able to share details with you soon,” Monetas founder Johann Gevers wrote in a note to investors on March 31. Gevers was not available to comment on the new deal. A…

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Swiss remain rail champions of Europe

This content was published on Apr 20, 2018 Switzerland’s rail system remains the best in Europe, according to the 2017 European Railway Performance Index.

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Odour sensors to combat plant pests

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 Swiss scientists are developing a system that detects warning signals emitted by plants attacked by pests.

Switzerland sees record stork numbers

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 Last summer bird specialists counted 470 adults (in couples) and 757 young ones. The species had almost disappeared from the country 70 years ago and storks from Algeria had to be introduced. The rise in numbers could be explained by a decrease in mortality due to a change in migratory patterns. Based on bird ringing…

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Public broadcaster deemed key for Swiss cohesion

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 Concern about the cohesion of Switzerland was the main reason for voters rejecting a proposal to do away with the public broadcasting licence fees.

Swiss researchers ‘grow’ cartilage from bone marrow stem cells

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 Under normal conditions the mesenchymal stem/stromal cells from the bone marrow of adults develop into cartilage tissue which then remodels into bone tissue. This is similar to what happens after a fracture, for example. However, the researchers found they could prevent embryonic cartilage from becoming bone tissue by inhibiting the signaling pathway of a specific…

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Weakening franc breaks symbolic mark

This content was published on Apr 19, 2018 On Thursday morning the euro temporarily cost CHF1.20025 before slipping back to CHF1.99. Earlier this year, the euro was trading at well under CHF1.150. The greater the number of francs needed to buy another currency signals a weaker franc, and vice versa if the exchange rate declines. But central bank chairman Thomas Jordan told Bloomberg on…

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Swiss tower blocks are on the rise

This content was published on Apr 18, 2018 The stigma attached to living in a high-rise is being shrugged off and high-end apartment blocks are increasingly appearing across Switzerland.

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Sika saga shows instability need not be a hindrance

This content was published on Apr 18, 2018 Switzerland’s longest-running corporate takeover battle is turning on its head the idea that companies need ownership stability to prosper.

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