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Pressure builds on mining industry over supply chains

This content was published on May 8, 2019 An outcry over child labour in the Congo led to changes in the mining industry but sharper examination of supply chains is raising other concerns.

Global appetite for sand poses environmental threat

This content was published on May 7, 2019 UN officials are calling for better governance of sand resources following reports that the global appetite for sand is damaging the environment.

Corporate tax: slowing down the race to the bottom

This content was published on May 7, 2019 Switzerland will soon vote on a revision of the corporate taxation system. How does this fit into international efforts to tackle avoidance?

These are the rules of Swiss cow fighting

This content was published on May 6, 2019 The fiery Hérens cow breed is a symbol for the Swiss canton of Valais, where bovine fights have become a traditional spring attraction.

Climate rally rescheduled to avoid Swiss election

This content was published on May 5, 2019 The Climate AllianceExternal link rally will no longer run on October 5 because the number of anticipated participants has mushroomed from a few thousand to a forecast 30,000 to 40,000, officials confirmed on Sunday. Swiss voters go to the polls on October 20. Demonstrations in the Swiss capital during election year have been restricted since…

Basel industrial area to become a “smart city”

This content was published on May 5, 2019 Basel industrial area will soon become a test laboratory for the networked city of the future and the smartest site in Switzerland.

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Record May snowfall in some parts of Switzerland

This content was published on May 5, 2019 The Swiss capital of Bern woke up to four centimetres of fresh snow on Sunday morning. The previous record for the month was one centimetre in 1945. The eastern city of St Gallen saw 19 centimetres of snow, up from the 12 centimetres recorded on May 7, 1957, according to the Swiss meteorological service MeteoSwissExternal…

Competition recognises work of young scientists

This content was published on May 4, 2019 The top 44 scientists competed for 23 special prizes, which include a visit to the European Space Camp in Norway, an internship position at a Swiss embassy of their choice or to take part in international project competitions in Europe, Asia or the United States. A jury of experts rated 21 scientists as “good”, 53 “very…

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May Day, prisoners and food waste

This content was published on May 4, 2019 We take a look at some of the interesting statistics in this week's stories, including numbers of prisoners in Swiss jails and food waste.

Deadly properties of spider venom revealed

This content was published on May 4, 2019 It is hoped that the grisly discovery will help advance medical treatments for diseases of the human nervous system. Bern university’s Institute for Ecology and EvolutionExternal link (IEE) studied the venom of the central American spider Cupiennius salei. This large spider does not weave a web, but preys on insects and small vertebrates by ambushing…

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