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Study points to lake methane as energy source of the future Switzerland, and its many reservoirs, might be an energy goldmine-in-waiting. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller Lakes, the source of 20% of global natural methane emissions, could also be the source of much of the world’s energy, if treated correctly, Swiss researchers have argued. This content was published on April 4, 2021 - 18:23 April 4, 2021 - 18:23 Keystone-SDA/dos In a paper published this week, researchers from Basel and Zurich sug...

Swiss air space to be monitored by French system Thales’ command and control system is not the only one keeping an eye on Swiss planes. © Keystone / Jean-christophe Bott Switzerland has signed a contract to buy the Skyview airspace surveillance and mission control system from the French supplier Thales. This content was published on April 1, 2021 - 11:54 April 1, 2021 - 11:54 Keystone-SDA/ts As part of the army’s Air 2030 procurement programme, the Swiss air force’s existing airspace sur...

Bitcoin Suisse bank license bid hits regulatory roadblock Bitcoin Suisse has spent heavily on advertising, as on this city tram, but has failed to convince the regulator of its credentials to become a bank. / Karin Hofer Cryptocurrency firm Bitcoin Suisse has withdrawn its application for a banking license, in part because it failed to meet the anti-money laundering requirements of the Swiss financial regulator. This content was published on March 17, 2021 - 12:02 March 17, 2021 - 12:02 Matthe...

The division of labour in ant colonies has little to do with age but is determined by random factors.

Climate report sounds water alarm in Switzerland As summer temperatures rise, more and more people will head to bodies of water such as Lake Geneva to chill off © Keystone / Laurent Gillieron At certain times and in certain regions, water will become so scarce or so warm in Switzerland that humans will have to curb their activities and nature will suffer, according to a government study. On the other hand, more rain will lead to more local flooding. This content was published on March 16, 2021...

Swiss authorities confirmed a police raid on a Swiss hacker who broke into a US security-camera company’s online networks.

Can finance give Old Father Time a run for his money? It looks like longevity is in it for the long run in Switzerland. Financiers are serious about funding the science of longer and healthier lives. The Swiss “Longevity Valley” dream also has political backing. This content was published on March 13, 2021 - 09:00 March 13, 2021 - 09:00 Matthew Allen When not covering fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, banks and trade, swissinfo.chs business correspondent can be found playing cricket...

‘You can’t test the virus away’ Isabella Eckerle at one of the first press conferences on the coronavirus back in January 2020. Keystone / Anthony Anex As Switzerland embarks on a major test offensive to combat a third Covid-19 wave, virologist Isabella Eckerle of Geneva University Hospitals – an outspoken testing advocate – cautions against treating it as a silver bullet. This content was published on March 13, 2021 - 11:10 March 13, 2021 - 11:10 Jessica Davis PlÃ�...

Swiss researchers develop method to extract “black gold” from fungi Empa researcher Tine Kalac applies melanin as a varnish to Norway spruce wood. Empa Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed a simple method to extract natural melanin from mushrooms also known as "black gold". This unlocks new opportunities to create new materials and protect natural materials like wood. This content was published on March 13, 2021...

LISBON (Reuters) - The small, lush green Portuguese island of Corvo, home to around 400 people, has vaccinated most of its population against COVID-19 and will soon reach herd immunity, according to its only doctor. Theres an atmosphere of celebration in Corvo, Dr. Antonio Salgado told the Lusa news agency. He said the vast majority of the islands residents were likely to become immune by the end of the month, adding: From now on, we will feel safe. Authorities in Corvo, the smallest island of t...