Sci & Tech
Swiss experiment targets forest drought, a driver of climate change
Climate change and droughts are transforming forests and reducing their ability to absorb CO2. Which tree species are suitable for the climate of the future? A unique Swiss experiment is seeking answers.3 min
Swiss students drive rocket research forward
Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race.7 min
Fish species are disappearing as Swiss lakes warm up
As temperatures climb in Switzerland, Swiss lakes, fish species and their natural habitat are also suffering. A look at the impact on Lake Geneva.4 min
How to protect people and places from landslides in Switzerland
Warning systems and protective barriers can prevent the worst, but drastic solutions are being suggested to cope with the increasing risk of natural disasters.1 min
What’s inside a comet?
Watch how two Bern astrophysicists are hoping to dig beneath the surface of a comet to find out more about the origins of the solar system.5 min
Swiss farms make space for beans and lentils
Plant breeders, scientists and farmers in Zurich's countryside try to make the case for legume cultivation.3 min
Urban flooding slowly becomes a priority issue for Switzerland
Climate change is pushing Switzerland to change the way it handles urban flooding. As flood risks grow, cities are implementing innovative ways to mitigate the risks.3 min
Swarm of Swiss robots could take part in future space missions
Researchers in Zurich propose using a swarm of small robots instead of a heavy rover for future space missions.5 min
Switzerland’s long-standing love of cartography
Long world-renowned, Swiss maps have in recent years managed to reach a wider public.3 min
Moon robots learn to walk – in Zurich
Scientists in Switzerland are developing robots that will one day explore the Moon or Mars.4 min
5G in Switzerland – where does the rollout stand?
Where does Switzerland stand on its 5G rollout, and what are the risks that come with this new technology?5 min
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
