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A new WSL Institute study using hourly data predicts that extreme floods in the Swiss Alps will become significantly more intense and frequent by the century's end, presenting a bleaker outlook for the region than previous daily data models.
A chemical engineer at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is developing an innovative synthetic fuel designed to be fully compatible with existing combustion engines. The 'drop-in' fuel, created from carbon dioxide, offers a potential climate-friendly alternative to reduce emissions without requiring vehicle modifications.
The Euclid space mission, with significant Swiss participation, has identified 31 new quasars from the early universe, including the two oldest ever observed. These discoveries provide unprecedented insight into cosmic history, dating back to when the universe was only 670 million years old.
A joint study by ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute concludes that building new nuclear power stations in Switzerland is not economically competitive under current market conditions. The research indicates that profitability would require significant government subsidies and risk mitigation.
New analysis reveals that Switzerland's climate emissions gap is up to a third larger than officially reported by the government. This news comes as another study warns that 'riverine heatwaves' are becoming more frequent and intense across the country, highlighting the tangible impacts of climate change.
The European Space Agency has extended the mission of the Swiss-led CHEOPS space telescope for a second time, now until 2029. The telescope, which studies planets outside our solar system from a control center in Geneva, has already made significant discoveries, including a 'rugby ball' shaped exoplanet.
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.
With May 2026 ranking among the warmest on record and a new study warning of more frequent 'riverine heatwaves', Switzerland is confronting tangible evidence of climate change. The combination of record air and water temperatures highlights a new environmental reality for the Alpine nation.
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.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is planning its next major project, the Future Circular Collider (FCC). Estimated to cost CHF15 billion, the new particle accelerator would be built deep beneath Geneva and aims to unlock new secrets about the universe.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) plans to build a next-generation particle accelerator, the Future Circular Collider, deep beneath Switzerland and France. Estimated to cost CHF15 billion, the project aims to succeed the Large Hadron Collider by the mid-2040s and probe the universe's deepest mysteries.
Dozens of Swiss lakes, including Geneva and Zurich, have recorded their warmest-ever May temperatures, raising concerns about ecological impacts. This local phenomenon is part of a broader, record-breaking heatwave across Europe, which scientists call a 'brutal reminder' of the climate crisis.
Researchers in Switzerland are developing groundbreaking AI models, including a virtual mouse to assess new compounds and advanced systems to tackle the costly and lengthy process of human clinical trials for new medicines.
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.
The 'Smile' satellite, featuring key components developed by the FHNW University of Applied Sciences, has been successfully launched into orbit. The joint European-Chinese mission aims to study the interaction between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere over the next three years.
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.
CERN is pushing for its next-generation particle accelerator, the Future Circular Collider (FCC), which comes with a CHF 15 billion price tag for its first phase. While the scientific community is united behind the project, which aims to unlock the universe's secrets, securing funding from member states in a fracturing world presents the lab's biggest challenge yet.
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