Sci & Tech
Science prizewinner Ted Turlings and his research on plant communication
The 2023 Marcel Benoist Prize was won by Ted Turlings of the University of Neuchâtel for his discoveries in plant communication.2 min
Is Switzerland becoming the ‘burn-out nation’?
Studies show an upswing in burn-out symptoms in the Swiss population. Is pressure of work the reason? Experts see other reasons too.26 min
Why legal medicine in Africa needs a boost
Many countries in Africa have few practising forensic pathologists. One medical institute in Switzerland is working to change this.3 min
Ticks in Switzerland more dangerous than previously thought
Researchers at the University of Zurich have found viruses or bacteria in almost all the ticks they have examined.2 min
Northern lights dazzle over Swiss Alps
For the second time this autumn, the dancing pink, red and purple spectacle lit up the night skies in Switzerland.26 s
Bison in the Swiss forest: the reintroduction of a wild cattle breed
Nach 1920 galt der Wisent in Europa als ausgerottet. Im Kanton Solothurn wird nun mit seiner Wiederansiedlung in der Natur experimentiert.6 min
Giant land snail slime threatens human health, says Swiss study
The first worldwide study of the giant land snail, which has become a popular pet, has revealed that the invasive species poses a serious threat to human health.2 min
Uncovering myths and truths behind Swiss witchcraft trials
Records of witchcraft trials in Switzerland give an insight into who was prosecuted.5 min
Uncovering myths and truths behind Swiss witchcraft trials
Records of witchcraft trials in Switzerland give an insight into who was prosecuted.4 min
Swiss study shows turtles have not changed size during evolution
Turtles do not follow the general rule that today’s species are on average larger than their distant ancestors, according to a Swiss-led study.3 min
Drones capture DNA in cutting-edge biodiversity research
Robotics and genetics researchers team up to develop a technique that could change our understanding of the Earth's biodiversity.4 min
Cybersickness in virtual reality: why does it happen and how can it be treated?
Many users get nauseous when using virtual reality devices. For the metaverse to succeed, tech companies need to fix this problem.2 min
How the World Health Organization is trying to learn lessons from Covid-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is still looking for the origins of Covid-19 and has launched talks for a pandemic treaty.11 min
Swiss astronaut: ‘Money for space travel is an investment’
22'000 people have applied to the ESA astronaut programme in 2022. Marco Sieber is one of the five who were selected.2 min
The deadliest landslides in Swiss history
A photo essay looking at some of the biggest landslide disasters in Swiss history.1 min
The deadliest landslides in Swiss history
A photo essay looking at some of the biggest landslide disasters in Swiss history.4 min
The deadliest landslides in Swiss history
A photo essay looking at some of the biggest landslide disasters in Swiss history.2 min
Rockfall danger: Swiss village evacuated
Residents of Brienz/Brinzauls in eastern Switzerland have been told to leave their homes by 6pm on Friday.1 min
Around 3% of Swiss teens are addicted to video games
The first nationwide survey of its kind has revealed that around 3% of 15-year-olds have a problematic relationship with video games.4 min
