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Radioactive waste agency backs Swiss storage site referendum

Nagra welcomes a possible referendum on the nuclear repository

This content was published on Nov 19, 2024 Radioactive waste agency would welcome a public vote on a proposed landfill storage site in Switzerland.

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How the Swiss help Madagascar’s cacao farmers confront climate change

This content was published on Nov 18, 2024 Madagascar is a key front line in the battle against climate change. It’s crucial for the future of Swiss chocolate, and the industry knows it.

Shooting stars of the Leonid stream in the Swiss night sky

Leonid meteor shower to cross Swiss night sky

This content was published on Nov 16, 2024 Stargazers currently have the chance to spot shooting stars in the night sky. Until November 30, the Leonid meteor shower is lighting up the darkness.

Brienz locals at a presentation which presented information on where movements in the upper part of the scree slope are threatening the small Graubünden village.

Geologist explains why Swiss mountain village faces another huge landslide

This content was published on Nov 15, 2024 The chief geologist monitoring the Swiss mountain village of Brienz outlines the current landslide dangers and possible solutions.

AI reduces the use of laboratory mice in research

AI can reduce the number of animals needed for research

This content was published on Nov 14, 2024 Swiss researchers have developed a new, AI-supported method that analyses the behaviour of mice in the laboratory more efficiently.

A swan infected with bird flu in the canton of Uri

Swan infected with bird flu in central Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 13, 2024 Switzerland has reported its first bird flu case of the season. A swan found dead in central Switzerland tested positive for the H5N1 virus.

ETH researchers investigate cancer mutations in the genome

Swiss researchers identify gene variants linked to cancer progression

This content was published on Nov 13, 2024 ETH Zurich researchers explored genetic mutations’ effects on cell function and their role in cancer development and treatment using CRISPR/Cas techniques.

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Swiss researchers can apply for EU grants again

This content was published on Nov 13, 2024 Starting Wednesday, Swiss researchers will have access to the European Research Council’s Proof of Concept Grants, said the European Commission.

Gestational diabetes increases the risk of adult-onset diabetes

Gestational diabetes found to increase risk of adult-onset diabetes

This content was published on Nov 12, 2024 A research team from the Lake Geneva region has identified persistent dysfunctions in glucose regulation in women with gestational diabetes. In the long term, this can increase the risk of adult-onset diabetes by up to ten times.

Geneva researchers put Einstein's theory of relativity to the test

Geneva researchers question Einstein’s theory of relativity

This content was published on Nov 11, 2024 A French-Swiss research team has found a discrepancy in Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.

A cyber-threat report every 8.5 minutes in Switzerland

Switzerland issues cyber threat report every 8.5 minutes

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 The Federal Office for Cyber Security receives an average of one report every eight and a half minutes in Switzerland.

Switzerland gets a new tectonic map

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Switzerland has a new tectonic map at a scale of 1:500,000, containing updates to geometry, distribution and nomenclature of the tectonic units.

Enforced alcohol abstinence might worsen delirium among patients

Swiss hospital treats delirious patients with beer

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Swiss hospital prescribes beer to treat the effects of delirium on intensive patients.

Repair with gene scissors can lead to new genetic defects

Swiss researchers find unwanted CRISPR side effects

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 CRISPR gene editing can have unforeseen consequences on the structure of chromosomes, says the University of Zurich.

How can we avoid AI being monopolised by powerful countries and companies?

AI has the potential to solve many of the world’s problems. But the wealthiest countries and tech firms may seek to hoard these benefits.

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How a Swiss-led global network fosters greater access to AI

This content was published on Nov 7, 2024 Switzerland is spearheading a global initiative to promote equal access to AI, regardless of a country’s economic strength or political power.

Mark Thomson to become CERN's new General Manager from 2026

CERN selects new director-general

This content was published on Nov 6, 2024 The CERN Council has chosen British physicist Mark Thomson as the organisation’s next director-general.

Alien plants promote the spread of invasive insects

Study shows proliferation of non-native plants is driver of insect invasions

This content was published on Nov 5, 2024 A global study has revealed that insect invasions are being driven by the proliferation of non-native plants. This can can massively disrupt ecological processes, often leading to serious economic impacts.

Record for longest Hyperloop test set at EPFL

Swiss set record for world’s longest hyperloop test

This content was published on Nov 5, 2024 Swiss scientists have established a record for the longest-ever hyperloop journey at a facility in Lausanne, Switzerland.