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Swiss researchers develop living material from fungi

This content was published on May 13, 2025 A Swiss research team has developed a new type of material from fungi. This could be used to create compostable films, moisture sensors or edible additives for food and cosmetics, they say.

Lausanne research team develops aquatic robots from fish food

Swiss develop robots made of fish food

This content was published on May 9, 2025 The edible device will collect data on the condition of water bodies or distribute nutrients and medicines in the water.

Cern researchers briefly produce gold when lead nuclei collide

CERN scientists turn lead into gold (briefly)

This content was published on May 9, 2025 During the collision of lead nuclei at almost the speed of light, the conversion of lead into gold was measured using a new mechanism.

The Basel researcher whose work triggered a longevity revolution

This content was published on May 7, 2025 Basel-based scientist Michael Hall's discovery of the gene Target of Rapamycin has fuelled one of the fastest growing trends – longevity.

Two people in silhouette look at mobile phones while a contrail of an aircraft is seen in the sky in the evening twilight, at Zurich Kloten Airport, pictured in Ruemlang, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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Swiss defence industry moving abroad to escape neutrality

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UK and Switzerland open way for direct rail link

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Living longer: What do you think about the longevity trend?

The longevity market is booming thanks in part to advances in the science of ageing. What do you think of the idea of significantly extending human lifespan?

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How are mental illnesses treated in your country?

In Switzerland more people are being referred to electrical therapies or psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Are there similar approaches where you live?

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Switzerland is steering towards a housing crisis. Are there solutions?

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