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Next-gen batteries: Swiss researchers help lead the charge

This content was published on Sep 1, 2021 Major European and Swiss research initiatives are trying to meet demand for battery innovation and energy storage.

Summer science stories: 'natural batteries', long Covid and sci-fi

This content was published on Jul 23, 2021 This week’s newsletter highlights some of the summer stories that we’ll be covering in the weeks ahead.

Swiss students on the hunt for microplastics in the Alps

This content was published on Jul 14, 2021 Could lakes and rivers in the Upper Engadine be transporting minuscule plastic fragments and fibres? A team of Swiss scientists wants to find out.

How science is helping unearth ancient submerged Alpine settlements

This content was published on Jun 26, 2021 Researchers continue to be surprised by new stilt house findings in and around the Alps and what remains to be uncovered.

How the Swiss-based WHO BioHub is preparing for future pandemics

This content was published on Jun 24, 2021 The first WHO BioHub facility, aimed at storing, analysing and quickly sharing viruses and pathogens, will be based at the Spiez lab near Bern.

Futuristic underground cargo project moves a step closer to reality

This content was published on Jun 4, 2021 The Cargo sous terrain (CST) project aims to transport freight via a network of tunnels between Switzerland’s busiest cities.

Alpine species struggle to keep pace with climate crisis

This content was published on May 19, 2021 In the Alps, plants, insects, birds and trees are adapting and moving upwards but not quick enough, new research shows.

Expanded Swiss research campus to concentrate on sustainable energy

This content was published on May 7, 2021 Two of Switzerland’s leading science and technology research institutes have started construction work on the expansion of their campus near Zurich.

‘Sewage doesn’t lie’ when tracking Covid-19

This content was published on May 5, 2021 For over a year, scientists have been hunting for traces of Covid-19 in Swiss sewage, achieving several worldwide breakthroughs.

Swiss research institutes join quest to find best green jet fuels

This content was published on Apr 6, 2021 A new Swiss research initiative is investigating ways to produce fuel from renewable resources, but scaling up will be a challenge.

Electric cars are on the way, but is Switzerland ready?

This content was published on Mar 29, 2021 Last year saw a surge in new electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide and Switzerland was no exception.

Can ‘Plan S’ revolutionise access to science?

This content was published on Mar 12, 2021 The ambitious open-access publishing initiative Plan S, backed by some of the world’s largest research funders, came into effect in 2021.

Brexit explainer: visiting, studying and working in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 3, 2021 From holidays to studying to finding a job in the Alpine nation, we look at what has changed for UK nationals.

How vaccine technology, choice and supply work in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 The Swiss Covid-19 vaccination campaign is up and running. How do the vaccine technologies work and compare?

Vaccines and beyond: How AI is shaping our pandemic response

This content was published on Jan 15, 2021 The race to vaccinate against Covid-19 has science running at full speed, unravelling age-old mysteries with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

Switzerland closer to accessing EU research money, but questions remain

This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 Access to Horizon Europe – the world’s biggest scientific funding initiative - is key for non-EU members like Switzerland and the UK.

Swiss drones to the rescue!

This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Researchers and mountain rescuers in Switzerland are making huge progress in the field of autonomous drones.

Drones revolutionise search-and-rescue operations

This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 In the future it is hoped drones can increasingly be deployed in emergency situations.

Electric planes: a quiet revolution in the Swiss skies

This content was published on Oct 29, 2020 We take a ride on the Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world's first certified electric aircraft.

Immigration result a ‘slap in the face’ for Swiss right-wingers, say media

This content was published on Sep 28, 2020 Switzerland's rejection of curbs on EU immigration shows support for the free movement of workers. But the road ahead is rocky, says the Swiss press.

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Drones revolutionise search-and-rescue operations

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Next-gen batteries: Swiss researchers help lead the charge

Summer science stories: 'natural batteries', long Covid and sci-fi

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Swiss students on the hunt for microplastics in the Alps

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How science is helping unearth ancient submerged Alpine settlements

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How the Swiss-based WHO BioHub is preparing for future pandemics

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Futuristic underground cargo project moves a step closer to reality

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Alpine species struggle to keep pace with climate crisis

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Expanded Swiss research campus to concentrate on sustainable energy

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‘Sewage doesn’t lie’ when tracking Covid-19

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Swiss research institutes join quest to find best green jet fuels

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Electric cars are on the way, but is Switzerland ready?

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Can ‘Plan S’ revolutionise access to science?

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Brexit explainer: visiting, studying and working in Switzerland

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How vaccine technology, choice and supply work in Switzerland

Vaccines and beyond: How AI is shaping our pandemic response

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Switzerland closer to accessing EU research money, but questions remain

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Swiss drones to the rescue!

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Drones revolutionise search-and-rescue operations

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Electric planes: a quiet revolution in the Swiss skies

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Immigration result a ‘slap in the face’ for Swiss right-wingers, say media

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