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Despite its reputation as the 'water castle of Europe', Switzerland is failing to adequately prosecute water-related crimes, a new university research project reveals. Experts point to fragmented regulations and inconsistent enforcement across cantons, allowing those who pollute rivers and lakes with pesticides and other contaminants to often get off too lightly.
A new representative study by the University of Zurich has found that nearly a third of young men in Switzerland hold beliefs in a form of masculinity based on dominance. The research indicates these attitudes correlate with a higher acceptance of violence and misogynistic views.
The canton of St. Gallen has greenlit a five-year study involving 3,300 participants who will be able to legally purchase cannabis. The project aims to provide a research basis for potential future regulation of recreational cannabis use in Switzerland and to study its impact on the black market.
The Swiss parliament has made two key decisions reinforcing its international role, approving an increase in soldiers for the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo and allocating CHF58.3 million for participation in EU research programmes like Horizon Europe.
A research project led by the University of Fribourg has identified a potential new pathway for treating Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in older adults, by restoring the eye's natural cellular recycling functions.
A research project led by the University of Fribourg has identified a promising new approach for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness, by focusing on restoring the eye's natural cellular recycling system.
In a potential breakthrough for animal welfare, Swiss scientists have created an AI model of a mouse that can simulate the effects of new compounds on a computer, aiming to replace live animal use in early-stage drug development.
An international study led by the University of Bern, which monitored a crew in an isolated Antarctic research station for ten months, has found that extreme living conditions significantly increase loneliness, mistrust, and conflict within a group.
Researchers at the University of Geneva have developed an innovative hydrogel that successfully supported insulin-producing cell transplants in mice, paving the way for a bioartificial pancreas that could eliminate the need for insulin injections.
Set for a May 19 launch, the 'Smile' space weather satellite features crucial software and hardware components developed by a Swiss consortium. The mission, with key contributions from the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), aims to better understand solar storms and their impact on Earth.
Researchers at the University of Geneva have developed an innovative hydrogel that could pave the way for a bioartificial pancreas, potentially eliminating the need for insulin injections for type 1 diabetes patients. The breakthrough promotes the survival of transplanted insulin-producing cells.
A research team at the University of Bern has created an artificial placenta model in the lab. The breakthrough aims to better understand how medication affects an unborn child, potentially leading to safer drug prescriptions during pregnancy.
While artificial intelligence is revolutionizing meteorology with faster forecasts, a new study from the University of Geneva reveals a critical flaw: the most advanced AI models consistently fail to predict extreme weather events, a significant weakness with implications for public safety and infrastructure protection.
In a pioneering experiment at the Bedretto Underground Laboratory, scientists have successfully induced microquakes deep beneath the Gotthard massif by injecting high-pressure water. The research aims to better understand and control seismic activity for geo-energy projects.
In an underground laboratory in the former Bedretto tunnel, ETH Zurich researchers are injecting water into a faultline to induce a magnitude 1 earthquake. The experiment aims to better understand seismic activity, with assurances that the risk of significant damage is low.
Researchers at the LHCb collaboration at CERN have announced the landmark discovery of a new, unstable baryon particle, offering scientists a deeper understanding of the strong force that binds the fundamental constituents of matter.
New data from wastewater analysis by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) points to a notable rise in ketamine consumption. The research, which offers a snapshot of drug use patterns, suggests an emerging public health trend across the country.
A strategy published by the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences calls for Switzerland to become a leading international hub for quantum technologies, recommending investments of CHF200-300 million to boost development and commercialization beyond its strong academic research base.
According to new research, Swiss forests have a regeneration problem. In many areas, too few young trees are growing, or the species that are growing are not adapted to withstand climate change, threatening the long-term health of the nation's woodlands.
An investigation by NGO OxySuisse has uncovered numerous collaborations between the tobacco industry, particularly Philip Morris International, and at least 16 Swiss academic institutions, raising concerns about research independence.
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