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The making of an unlikely modern direct democracy

This content was published on Nov 1, 2018 Taiwan's young direct democracy defies autocratic rulers and competing superpowers in east Asia.

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Swiss entrepreneur donates a billion dollars to environmental protection

This content was published on Nov 1, 2018 Hansjörg Wys plans to give the huge donation to help better protect wildlife areas.

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German scientist awarded Latsis Prize for immune research

This content was published on Nov 1, 2018 The prize, worth CHF100,000 ($99,650), is awarded annually by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to researchers under 40 working in Switzerland. It is one of the country’s premier honours for scientific achievement. Ablasser’s work involves understanding immune system responses, particularly a signalling pathway of the innate immune system discovered ten years ago. The…

A passenger train heads for Loetschberg Base Tunnel near Visp in the canton of Valais, Switzerland

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Government proposes CHF11.9bn plan to ease rail congestion

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 The Federal Council has increased the amount it wants to put toward accommodating ever-growing demand across Switzerland’s railway network by 2035.

Study patient walking with the help of a walker

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Electro-stimulation helps paraplegic patients walk again

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Researchers in Switzerland have helped three paraplegic patients walk through electrical stimulation of the spinal cord using a wireless implant.

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Crypto bond catapults Swiss franc onto blockchain

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 The first 10 million units of the bond, each worth a franc and pegged to the Swiss currency, are sold out and will be issued on Thursday. Investors have snapped up the digital XCHF token units, which are linked to the bond with digital smart contracts. XCHF joins a growing legion of so-called stable coins…

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On the trail of the weasel

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018

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R&D spending hits global record but shrinks in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Despite worldwide research and development expenditures reaching an all-time high of $782 billion, Swiss budgets have declined by 10%.

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Swiss government suspends arms exports plans

This content was published on Oct 31, 2018 Following political opposition and public protests, the government drops plans to ease arms exports restrictions.

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The making of an unlikely modern direct democracy

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Swiss entrepreneur donates a billion dollars to environmental protection

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German scientist awarded Latsis Prize for immune research

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Government proposes CHF11.9bn plan to ease rail congestion

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Electro-stimulation helps paraplegic patients walk again

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Crypto bond catapults Swiss franc onto blockchain

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R&D spending hits global record but shrinks in Switzerland

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