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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.

The changing face of International Geneva

Geneva, the original globalist city, remains a magnet for new organisations and initiatives.

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.

Driverless on demand shuttles in training

This content was published on Sep 25, 2020 Toy-like shuttles are currently driving around the Belle-Idée hospital site in Geneva, as part of a unique driverless public transport experiment.

The slow but steady progress of driverless buses in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 24, 2020 Over the past five years, various kinds of autonomous vehicles, including buses, have popped up on Swiss roads.

Switzerland continues to bet on geothermal energy

This content was published on Aug 24, 2020 Can energy sourced underground help the small Alpine nation meet its ambitious energy and climate goals?

Hyperloop projects inch closer to reality

This content was published on Jul 28, 2020 New investments, regulations and entrepreneurs, including a Swiss start-up, could help make the futuristic transport system a reality.

New Swiss technologies listen out for Covid-19

This content was published on Jul 20, 2020 Two innovations use artificial intelligence to predict whether someone has coronavirus by analysing their coughs or breathing patterns.

Switzerland re-opens its European borders

This content was published on Jul 1, 2020 On June 15 Switzerland re-opened its borders with many other European states after improvements to the coronavirus situation.

Geneva hotel sector feels devastating impact of Covid-19

This content was published on Jun 18, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc in Geneva’s hotel sector, which relies heavily on international visitors and conferences.

Switzerland joins debate about removing controversial memorials

This content was published on Jun 12, 2020 Global anti-racism protests after the death of George Floyd have reignited the debate about contentious monuments in the US and Europe.

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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

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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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The changing face of International Geneva

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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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Driverless on demand shuttles in training

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The slow but steady progress of driverless buses in Switzerland

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Switzerland continues to bet on geothermal energy

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Hyperloop projects inch closer to reality

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New Swiss technologies listen out for Covid-19

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Switzerland re-opens its European borders

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Geneva hotel sector feels devastating impact of Covid-19

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