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In our science coverage, we look at where Swiss inno-vation touches the world. We focus especially on solutions to climate change and other areas where Swiss research contributes to global understanding and solutions.

Science podcast: the story behind the ‘longevity pill’ rapamycin

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 In episode 5 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we talk about the discovery of TOR and its potential for longevity.

Climate solutions

The Trump administration backs gas-powered vehicles and has ended tax credits aimed at promoting electric vehicles.

Five ways Trump’s climate rollback could affect the world

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 The US has once again retreated from global climate cooperation under President Donald Trump. Here are the key consequences and what they mean for countries like Switzerland.

A climate protest in Geneva on November 15, 2025.

Swiss NGO urges Bern to raise its climate ambition as US walks away from accords

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 Delia Berner from Alliance Sud says Washington’s exit from climate treaties deals a “bitter blow” to climate justice and makes Switzerland’s climate‑finance delays “irresponsible”.

Two apprentices install a solar panel on a wooden roof.

Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on an initiative to create a fund to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Switzerland. An explainer.

The Waladuna Mosque in Muara Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Waterlogged Jakarta fights for survival

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Rising sea levels and sinking ground threaten the future of the Indonesian megacity, which faces increasingly frequent floods.

How Europe’s carbon border tax will change trade and climate policy

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 The EU has launched a landmark carbon tax on imports such as steel and cement – an unprecedented policy that is already reshaping climate practices far beyond Europe.

Illustration of an airplane with a Swiss cross emitting CO₂ above a person standing on solar panels, symbolising the climate impact of air travel and the tension between aviation and clean energy.

Frequent flying wipes out Zurich residents’ green gains at home

This content was published on Jan 21, 2026 Zurich residents fly over 10,000 km a year on average. Those flights cause more climate pollution per person than all the heating systems, cars, buses and energy used in the city combined.

The beneficial effect of avalanches on Alpine glaciers

This content was published on Jan 18, 2026 Avalanches help many glaciers survive longer in the face of climate warming, according to an international study.

The Madrisa Solar farm near Klosters in southeastern Switzerland, August 2025,

Swiss Alpine solar farms show promise – and limits

This content was published on Jan 12, 2026 Switzerland is developing large solar farms in the Alps to increase renewable power, especially in winter. But their overall success so far seems mixed. An analysis.

Smartphones, streaming, AI: digital tech’s outsized climate impact in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Everyday devices and online services sap the planet’s natural resources and add to climate change. But there are ways to make digital life greener.

Glaciers of the world, local melting and global impacts

This content was published on Dec 24, 2025 From the Alps to the polar regions, glaciers around the world are retreating at an ever-increasing rate. What are the consequences for populations and ecosystems?

A lot of food goes to waste in Swiss households.

Why the Swiss waste more food than they think

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Despite years of awareness campaigns and a national project to reduce waste, large amounts of edible food go directly from Swiss kitchens to the trash.

Research frontiers

Science podcast: the story behind the ‘longevity pill’ rapamycin

This content was published on Feb 6, 2026 In episode 5 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast, we talk about the discovery of TOR and its potential for longevity.

The price of having a say on AI in Davos

This content was published on Feb 3, 2026 At the World Economic Forum, small organisations struggle to make their voices heard in the debate on artificial intelligence. A report from Davos.

Science podcast: the AI revolution in drug development

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 In episode 4 of the Swiss Connection Science podcast we explore the role of AI in drug development.

Science podcast: Can gender diversity create better medicine?

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 In episode 3 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast we look at the role of sex and gender in drug development.

Science podcast: cracking the Alzheimer’s code

This content was published on Jan 16, 2026 In episode 2 of the Swiss Connection science podcast, we explore the latest treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Frankenstein: What Mary Shelley’s ‘Swiss’ creature teaches us about AI

This content was published on Jan 14, 2026 At a time when artificial intelligence shapes our work and recreation, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein helps us reflect on the unexpected consequences of innovation.

Science podcast: Are longevity clinics the key to healthy ageing?

This content was published on Jan 9, 2026 Explore the latest breakthroughs in longevity in episode 1 of this season’s Swiss Connection science podcast.

Smartphones, streaming, AI: digital tech’s outsized climate impact in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Everyday devices and online services sap the planet’s natural resources and add to climate change. But there are ways to make digital life greener.

Can Switzerland’s power grid keep up with its data centres?

This content was published on Jan 3, 2026 Data centres in Switzerland are already big electricity users. With the growth of AI, the demand for power is set to rise even further.

Artificial intelligence in Switzerland: what’s new in 2026

This content was published on Dec 31, 2025 The main drivers will be improvements to Swiss AI model Apertus, generative AI in hospitals and prioritising technological sovereignty.

Spiders, puppets and avatars explore Zurich’s digital ‘Museum of the Future’

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 Visitors can plunge into a medieval battle, step into the world of a spider, and even engage with an uncanny avatar that mirrors their own identity.

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