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More elderly deaths noted in Switzerland during June heatwave

Heatwaves lead to excess mortality among the elderly

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 The mortality rate for over-65-year-olds was higher than projected for the week of 22 to 28 June, statistics show.

Emissions reduction

Swiss scientist develops low‑emission ‘drop‑in’ synthetic fuel

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 A Swiss engineer is creating a "drop‑in" synthetic fuel that could clean up millions of combustion engines – no modifications needed.

AI and social media platforms have accelerated deepfakes

Swiss AI

How Switzerland is tackling the AI deepfake menace

This content was published on Jul 7, 2026 Online deepfakes intend to vilify, mislead or sow confusion and Switzerland is one of many countries seeking to contain the growing problem.

The World AI Summit in Geneva will take place on 21 and 22 June 2027

International Geneva

Swiss minister calls for ‘genuinely multi-stakeholder’ process in AI governance

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 AI governance must put people at the centre, Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti said in Geneva at the first Global Dialogue on the subject.

The Swiss Confederation warns of a new heatwave

Climate adaptation

Swiss authorities warn population of a new heatwave

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 Switzerland is set to experience another heatwave. From Tuesday, it will affect the north and west of the country, having already hit the south, MeteoSwiss said.

Euclid telescope discovers the oldest quasars known to date

Research frontiers

Euclid space telescope discovers oldest quasars known to date

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 The Euclid space telescope mission, which is being led with Swiss participation, has discovered the two oldest quasars ever observed.

control centre of a nuclear power station

Emissions reduction

Nuclear power in Switzerland: ‘The most sensible policy is to keep the existing plants running’

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 The Swiss government and parliament want the ban on new plants in Switzerland to be lifted. The final say will rest with the people but what is the current status of the industry?

New treatments

How a Swiss lab is finding new cures in old drugs

This content was published on Jul 6, 2026 Geneva researchers are repurposing existing drugs for rare diseases, offering new hope where options are scarce.

The grass frog is under pressure in low-lying areas

Climate adaptation

Common frog under pressure in low-lying areas of Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 5, 2026 A long-term study near Basel shows a massive decline in grass frogs despite dozens of new ponds created in the study area.

a child holding protest signs against a data centre

Swiss AI

These five charts explain why nobody wants a data centre next door

This content was published on Jul 5, 2026 Around the world, communities are increasingly concerned about the amount of electricity, water and land these facilities require.

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