science
How Geneva researchers helped produce Nobel Prize-winning neutrino research
Researchers at the University of Geneva contributed to the IceCube collaboration recognised by this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.
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artificial intelligence
Switzerland and Germany expand cooperation on AI and robotics
Switzerland and Germany have agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, robotics, education and research. Report on the new declaration, the existing scale of cross-border projects and what the partnership could mean for Swiss innovation and industry.
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Switzerland
Switzerland and Germany Expand Cooperation on AI and Robotics
Switzerland and Germany have agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, robotics, education and research.
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innovation
Switzerland Retains Its Position as the World’s Most Innovative Country
Switzerland has retained its position as the world’s most innovative country in the UN-backed Global Innovation Index, despite a sharp increase in global investment in artificial intelligence research and venture capital.
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University of Bern
University of Bern receives major diamond collection for research
The University of Bern is to house one of the world’s largest research diamond collections after receiving more than 29,000 rough diamonds donated for scientific and teaching purposes. Researchers will use the diamonds as natural archives to study minerals and the Earth’s interior.
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animal testing
Animal testing in Switzerland fell to its lowest level since records began, but the number of highly stressful experiments increased. This article would focus on the apparent contradiction, which species and research fields are involved, and whether alternatives such as AI models are reducing live-animal use.
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animal testing
The number of animals used in Swiss experiments fell to its lowest level since records began, with 507,863 animals involved in 2025. However, the number subjected to highly stressful procedures increased, creating a tension between overall reductions and the severity of some research.
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Alps
Researchers have built a large-scale 3D model of the Blatten region to improve predictions of landslides and other mass movements.
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Blatten
Researchers have built a detailed 3D model of the Blatten region to simulate landslides and improve hazard assessments for settlements and infrastructure. The project could help Swiss authorities refine early-warning and land-use decisions as extreme weather increases pressure on mountain communities.
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artificial intelligence
A year after its launch, Switzerland’s open and multilingual Apertus AI model has passed four million downloads and reached version 1. 5. Its adoption is growing, but persistent weaknesses on important tasks continue to limit its ability to compete with leading international systems.
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research
Swiss researchers have developed a composite material intended to make aircraft and train components recyclable without sacrificing lightness, strength or fire resistance.
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health
A new study reveals a continuous and worrying increase in colorectal cancer rates among Swiss residents under the age of 50 since 1980, contrasting with a decline in older age groups.
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politics
Swiss university leaders are sounding the alarm over the Swiss People's Party's immigration-curbing initiative. They argue that if passed, it could force Switzerland to terminate agreements with the EU, leading to exclusion from vital research programs like Horizon Europe and severely harming national innovation.
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health
Swiss researchers are initiating a study to determine if pesticide use increases the risk of Parkinson's disease among farmers, a link already recognized as an occupational illness in neighboring countries. The study aims to fill a critical data gap in Switzerland regarding the health impacts of agricultural chemicals.
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technology
Computer science professor clarifies objectives of Swiss-developed AI model Apertus, addressing criticism and explaining its intended purpose.
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environment
Swiss research reveals mountain snow depth decreasing by up to 8cm per decade over past 60 years
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military
Federal government approves creation of military space research center starting 2026, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign satellite technologies.
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environment
New national study reveals concerning levels of pesticide contamination in Swiss rivers, with 23 substances exceeding safety thresholds for aquatic life.
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environment
National study reveals 23 pesticides at hazardous levels in waterways, exceeding safety limits by up to 100 times and threatening aquatic ecosystems
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education
University of Geneva study reveals 40-minute sleep increase and improved academic performance when teenagers restrict evening smartphone use.
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