Innovation: Switzerland discovers

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science Avalanche prediction model a boon for rescuers and filmmakers

A Swiss researcher has created a 3D model of the workings of so-called ‘snow slab’ avalanches that could help to better predict their extent.

Precision medicine Imaging method provides multi-level view of cell samples

A new cellular imaging method developed at the University of Zurich could help improve cancer diagnosis and therapy selection.

Technology in our lives

Green light Intelligent traffic lights guide driverless buses through traffic

Thanks to intelligent traffic lights, SmartShuttles will be able to cross junctions without the help of a driver.

Future of Transport Geneva to test fleet of self-driving buses

The canton of Geneva is set to test a system of self-driving public buses as part of an international project part-funded by the EU.

New technologies Nobel Prize winning chemist voices AI concerns

Jacques Dubochet, the Swiss winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Chemistry, has called for greater control over new technologies such as artificial ...

Counting your steps Study warns of risks of wearable health trackers

Watches and armbands that measure various health metrics could lead to discrimination.

The business of innovation

Space-age technology Swiss team comes third in Hyperloop competition

A team from the Swiss federal institute of technology Lausanne (EPFL) has won third place in Elon Musk’s “Hyperloop Pod Competition” in California.

Risky business A new model for Swiss innovation

By Celia Luterbacher

The World Intellectual Property Organization has again named Switzerland the most innovative country. Where is there room for improvement?

Chart topping WIPO crowns Switzerland as world’s most innovative nation

Switzerland retained its crown as the world’s most innovative country for the eighth year in a row, according to the Geneva-based World ...

Air Mail Post office uses drones to connect hospitals

After initial tests in Lugano, Swiss Post will now also fly the skies over the Swiss capital, Bern.

Doing science

Switzerland-China comparison Why current air pollution limits only tackle half the problem

By Xudong Yang, Celia Luterbacher

A comparison of air samples from Switzerland and China suggests that setting pollution restrictions based on particle size alone may not be enough.

Science for all Switzerland takes top spot in global open access ranking

With 39% of publicly and privately funded research publications freely accessible, Switzerland occupies the top spot in a global comparison.

Alessio Figalli Swiss-based mathematician wins prestigious prize

Alessio Figalli of the ETH Zurich institute has been awarded the top award in mathematics, the Fields Medal, for his outstanding achievement in ...

Glacial ecosystems Swiss scientists to study microbial life in extreme environments

The researchers aim to understand how these organisms to thrive in extreme conditions, and how they could be affected by climate change.

Switzerland and the #DroneFrontier

#DroneFrontier After an earthquake, drones to the rescue?

By Celia Luterbacher in Zurich

Davide Scaramuzza develops autonomous drones that rely on their own sensors to navigate dangerous and unpredictable search-and-rescue situations.

#DroneFrontier Curious about drones? Here are the basics

By Celia Luterbacher

From technology and uses to risks and regulations, here’s a crash course (no pun intended) on this rapidly advancing technology.

Waste not, want not Urban Mining: a second life for building material

Enrico Marchesi, innovation manager of the NEST building at Empa, explains the concept of Urban Mining and shows some examples.

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Digging deep What does the snow layer tell us?

Snow physicist Charles Fierz and his colleague from the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) in Davos demonstrate the various tests and ...

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Podcast Meet the researchers challenging the scientific status quo

By Celia Luterbacher

Science is always a work in progress, and any theory or finding, published in even the most prestigious journal, could someday be turned on its head.

AI at WEF The human brain in machine form: a matter of when, not if

By Matthew Allen, Carlo Pisani

How close are scientists to recreating the human brain? What happens when machines become as intelligent as humans? Perspectives from Davos.

Mapping diversity Using planes and lasers for a biodiversity checkup

Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a new system to measure the diversity and health of forests with a laser scanner mounted on ...

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Nuclear emergency Measuring radiation in the air and soil

Spiez Laboratory is a key part of the monitoring and emergency task force set up to deal with a major nuclear or radiological event in Switzerland.

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Polluting petrol Swiss researchers dish up the dirt on petrol

Diesel vehicles are to blame for lots of particulate matter, but modern petrol engines produce 100 times more. That's the conclusion of ...

Drone Valley Why the Swiss are drone pioneers

Building up aerial maps, getting an overview of fields of crops or instantly setting up a telecommunication network: these are only some things ...

Buzzing business The Swiss El Dorado for drones

Switzerland is reaching for the stars when it comes to drones and is aiming to become a hub for the drone industry. The Swiss drone industry's ...

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Innovation: Switzerland discovers

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science Avalanche prediction model a boon for rescuers and filmmakers

Precision medicine Imaging method provides multi-level view of cell samples

Technology in our lives

Green light Intelligent traffic lights guide driverless buses through traffic

Future of Transport Geneva to test fleet of self-driving buses

New technologies Nobel Prize winning chemist voices AI concerns

Counting your steps Study warns of risks of wearable health trackers

The business of innovation

Space-age technology Swiss team comes third in Hyperloop competition

Risky business A new model for Swiss innovation

Chart topping WIPO crowns Switzerland as world’s most innovative nation

Air Mail Post office uses drones to connect hospitals

Doing science

Switzerland-China comparison Why current air pollution limits only tackle half the problem

Science for all Switzerland takes top spot in global open access ranking

Alessio Figalli Swiss-based mathematician wins prestigious prize

Glacial ecosystems Swiss scientists to study microbial life in extreme environments

Switzerland and the #DroneFrontier

#DroneFrontier After an earthquake, drones to the rescue?

#DroneFrontier Curious about drones? Here are the basics

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Waste not, want not Urban Mining: a second life for building material

Digging deep What does the snow layer tell us?

Podcast Meet the researchers challenging the scientific status quo

AI at WEF The human brain in machine form: a matter of when, not if

Mapping diversity Using planes and lasers for a biodiversity checkup

Nuclear emergency Measuring radiation in the air and soil

Polluting petrol Swiss researchers dish up the dirt on petrol

Drone Valley Why the Swiss are drone pioneers

Buzzing business The Swiss El Dorado for drones

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Innovation: Switzerland discovers

Research news

science Avalanche prediction model a boon for rescuers and filmmakers

Precision medicine Imaging method provides multi-level view of cell samples

Technology in our lives

Green light Intelligent traffic lights guide driverless buses through traffic

Future of Transport Geneva to test fleet of self-driving buses

New technologies Nobel Prize winning chemist voices AI concerns

Counting your steps Study warns of risks of wearable health trackers

The business of innovation

Space-age technology Swiss team comes third in Hyperloop competition

Risky business A new model for Swiss innovation

Chart topping WIPO crowns Switzerland as world’s most innovative nation

Air Mail Post office uses drones to connect hospitals

Doing science

Switzerland-China comparison Why current air pollution limits only tackle half the problem

Science for all Switzerland takes top spot in global open access ranking

Alessio Figalli Swiss-based mathematician wins prestigious prize

Glacial ecosystems Swiss scientists to study microbial life in extreme environments

Aerial Futures: the Drone Frontier

Switzerland and the #DroneFrontier

#DroneFrontier After an earthquake, drones to the rescue?

#DroneFrontier Curious about drones? Here are the basics

Additional content about the topic

Waste not, want not Urban Mining: a second life for building material

Digging deep What does the snow layer tell us?

Podcast Meet the researchers challenging the scientific status quo

AI at WEF The human brain in machine form: a matter of when, not if

Mapping diversity Using planes and lasers for a biodiversity checkup

Nuclear emergency Measuring radiation in the air and soil

Polluting petrol Swiss researchers dish up the dirt on petrol

Drone Valley Why the Swiss are drone pioneers

Buzzing business The Swiss El Dorado for drones