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Ticks, traffic and terrorism suspects

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

White noise makes hearing more precise, study finds

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 Researchers have found that the brain’s ability to distinguish subtle noises improves when there is background white noise.

Changing the coffee trade one farmer at a time

This content was published on Nov 16, 2019 One couple in Switzerland is connecting consumers with coffee farmers in Ethiopia to make the best and most sustainable cup of coffee.

Ageing population threatens Swiss prosperity, study warns

This content was published on Nov 15, 2019 The median age of the Swiss population has risen to 43 compared to 32 in 1970. By 2060 this will rise further to 48-years-old going by current fertility rates. Increasing immigration would have little effect on this trend, SecoExternal link states in a series of studiesExternal link. The government department has urged politicians to find…

‘We’re green enough’ says Swiss central bank

This content was published on Nov 15, 2019 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is doing enough to mitigate climate damage with its investment policy, senior directors have stated.

Should Switzerland’s ‘happy capitalist’ model be the gold standard?

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 Our analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: reinventing capitalism and gold mining in the Amazon.

Two out of five Swiss aged 50+ want to work past retirement age

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 Many Swiss over 50 years old retire early or are deterred from working past the retirement age because of a lack of incentives and job opportunities.

Researchers warn of ‘huge’ rubber pollution problem in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 More micro-rubber - released from vehicle tyre abrasion on roads - is released into the environment than micro-plastics.

Swiss man killed by falling giraffe in South Africa

This content was published on Nov 14, 2019 An accident in Kruger National Park involving a giraffe, a minibus and a rental car has resulted in the death of a Swiss man.

Time limit to exchange old banknotes eliminated

This content was published on Nov 13, 2019 Banknotes as old as 1976 can soon be traded in at the national bank after a decision by the federal government to eliminate the 20-year time limit.

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