Sci & Tech
Cutting sugar in drinks: are producers doing enough?
Does a plan to cut sugar in drinks go far enough?3 min
Extracting DNA traces of biodiversity in water, air and soil
Swiss scientists are experimenting with drones and a mobile laboratory to collect and analyse traces of animal and plant DNA at Zurich Zoo.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.4 min
Swiss research helps paralysed man walk again using implants that read brainwaves
A paralysed man can walk with the aid of implants that read his brainwaves and communicate with a device in his spinal cord to activate muscles.2 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
Decoding the human brain in Davos
Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT generate remarkably human-like results. But how intelligent is it really?5 min
The European mission to Jupiter lifts off
On April 14 the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer began its journey to Jupiter. An instrument developed in Bern is a key part of the mission.5 min
Inside the belly of a Swiss ice giant
A documentary film crew goes on a breath-taking journey deep inside the Plaine-Morte glacier to better understand the meltwater flows.39 min
What's triggering avalanches?
Avalanches are hard to predict. Researchers in Davos are simulating the effects of wind on fresh snow to better understand the dangerous phenomenon.5 min
Modelling the Sun’s influence on the Earth’s climate
Researchers in Davos are collaborating on several space experiments to find out more about solar physics.6 min
Looking for allergy relief in the pollen-free Swiss Alps
Once a haven for tuberculosis sufferers seeking treatment, today Davos has become a hub for studying a common modern-day affliction: allergies.7 min
Studying bones in the lab
The AO Foundation is a leader in research into the healing of bone fractures. We go behind the scenes to see what technologies are being developed.4 min
Bone doctors gather at the AO Davos Courses
Sara and Michele take you to the AO Davos Courses, a two-week training congress for surgeons learning to treat bone fractures.5 min
New detailed Swiss avalanche danger scale helps assess risks
This winter the national avalanche warning service has started issuing more precise information on danger levels in the mountains.2 min
Swiss robots and drones pull in crowds
This year's Swiss Robotics Days took place in November in Lausanne. Over 4,000 people attended the event, including many children.4 min
Revolutionary technology puts GoldenPass trains on the right track
Thanks to pioneering technology, passengers can travel directly from Montreux to Interlaken on the GoldenPass train without having to change.3 min
WorldSkills showcases the talents of the future
Young Swiss apprentices work with many materials. But most precious are their knowledge and skills, as seen at the WorldSkills 2022 competition.3 min
Meet Switzerland's next man in space
Marco Sieber has been chosen as a “career astronaut” by the European Space Agency (ESA) – he is thus set to become only the second Swiss spaceman...1 min
Let’s Talk: the future of Crypto Nation Switzerland
Can Switzerland succeed in its ambitions to become a leading global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain industries?31 min
Let’s Talk: polar research and our struggling planet
Why is polar research a priority? Two leading scientists tell us about their experiences in extreme climates.29 min
