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The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground

This content was published on May 15, 2025 Cargo sous terrain - an initiative to build an underground tunnel system for transporting goods around Switzerland - rethinks strategy.

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Swiss researchers develop living material from fungi

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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.

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Lausanne research team develops aquatic robots from fish food

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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.

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Cern researchers briefly produce gold when lead nuclei collide

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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.

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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.

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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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Aging society

No house generation: the impossibility of buying property in Switzerland

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Paul Biya is the oldest sitting head of state in the world. His daughter Brenda is an influencer.

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Foreign Affairs

Online quarrel reveals Swiss life of luxury of Cameroon’s ruling family

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Eurostar trains at London’s St Pancras station.

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Foreign Affairs

UK and Switzerland open way for direct rail link

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Swiss Abroad

Cross purposes: the unique Swiss flag

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Nick Hayek

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Activist takes on Swatch maverick as Omega empire falters

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Is there a future for the humanitarian sector? What should it look like?

With key donors cutting aid budgets, the humanitarian sector faces a crisis. What strategies can organisations adopt to navigate this challenge?

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May 14, 2025

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What are your experiences with housing shortages and rising property prices?

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

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Apr 25, 2025

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Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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Apr 1, 2025

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