Innovation: Switzerland discovers

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biodiversity Surprising symbiosis found between spiders and plants

Crab spiders, which occupy flowering plants to pick off visiting pollinators, might also be useful, the University of Zurich has found.

emotional iq Babies link vocal and facial emotions, say Swiss researchers

Babies can differentiate between happiness and anger, Swiss researchers have discovered, using eye-tracking technology.

Technology in our lives

Counting your steps Study warns of risks of wearable health trackers

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

Drones and virtual reality Swiss-led committee unveils new JPEG format

Dubbed JPEG XS, the technology seeks to allow high-quality images to be compressed and sent with less delay and using less energy.

Can you hear me now? Telecommunications: 5G is coming to Switzerland

By Celia Luterbacher

Following a successful pilot project, Swiss telecom group Swisscom is ready to deploy fifth generation wireless systems at selected sites this year.

Swissnex at SXSW Drones invade arts, performance, and hearts

By Jake Link

Jake Link of swissnex Boston describes how a swarm of dancing drones raised his hopes for a technology that often inspires public uneasiness.

The business of innovation

Future of education? Businesses hail digital revolution in the classroom

economiesuisse says digitalisation will result in a radical change in how schools teach, adding that more individual support should be possible.

learning pays Swiss tech universities boost economy by CHF13 billion, report says

Switzerland’s two federal technology institutes account for 100,000 jobs and CHF13 billion in added value to the economy, a new report calculates.

Global health threat Report outlines measures to combat antibiotic resistance

A plan to fight back against antibiotic resistance calls for marketing incentives for research and development investments into crucial new drugs.

Currency disruptors Crypto start-ups build alternative Swiss finance system

By Matthew Allen

The value of bitcoin is skyrocketing but Swiss banks have no appetite for cryptocurrencies. A new breed of start-up intend to fill the void.

Doing science

Allergy hotspots Pollen allergy app launched as part of largest Swiss study of its kind

The Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) and the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) have launched a free smartphone application on pollen ...

Otto Naegeli Prize CHF200,000 awarded to protein synthesis pioneer

Nenad Ban of the federal technology institute ETH Zurich has been selected to receive the Otto Naegeli prize for his work on ribosomes.

Science and the media Should journalists be more critical of research involving animals?

By Celia Luterbacher

An anti-animal testing advocate and a science journalist address the Swiss media’s role in the debate over research involving animals.

Healthy and wealthy? What your job title could tell you about your health

By Celia Luterbacher

A Lausanne-based researcher wants public health interventions to include socioeconomic status as a disease risk factor.

Illustrious mummy Boris Johnson's "mummy"

This is thought to be UK Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson's great-great-great-great-great-grandmother. The best-known mummy in Switzerland was for ...

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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Christiana Figueres at WEF Can businesses rally to meet climate targets?

By Matthew Allen, Carlo Pisani

Multinational companies are being urged to contribute more to the battle against global warming at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos.

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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Alternative power Invisible solar energy

More and more houses are being built with solar panels on the roofs and photovoltaics embedded in the façades, which can deliver the entire energy ...

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 ...

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Innovation: Switzerland discovers

Research news

biodiversity Surprising symbiosis found between spiders and plants

emotional iq Babies link vocal and facial emotions, say Swiss researchers

Technology in our lives

Counting your steps Study warns of risks of wearable health trackers

Drones and virtual reality Swiss-led committee unveils new JPEG format

Can you hear me now? Telecommunications: 5G is coming to Switzerland

Swissnex at SXSW Drones invade arts, performance, and hearts

The business of innovation

Future of education? Businesses hail digital revolution in the classroom

learning pays Swiss tech universities boost economy by CHF13 billion, report says

Global health threat Report outlines measures to combat antibiotic resistance

Currency disruptors Crypto start-ups build alternative Swiss finance system

Doing science

Allergy hotspots Pollen allergy app launched as part of largest Swiss study of its kind

Otto Naegeli Prize CHF200,000 awarded to protein synthesis pioneer

Science and the media Should journalists be more critical of research involving animals?

Healthy and wealthy? What your job title could tell you about your health

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Illustrious mummy Boris Johnson's "mummy"

Digging deep What does the snow layer tell us?

Christiana Figueres at WEF Can businesses rally to meet climate targets?

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

Alternative power Invisible solar energy

Nuclear emergency Measuring radiation in the air and soil

Polluting petrol Swiss researchers dish up the dirt on petrol

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