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Swiss stock exchange and decentralised finance: a heavenly marriage? The Swiss stock exchange is embracing cryptocurrencies, public blockchains and decentralised finance (Defi). Bitcoin trading on the national Börse? Certainly, and plenty of other crypto-assets besides. A strategic u-turn? Apparently not. This content was published on April 29, 2021 - 09:00 April 29, 2021 - 09:00 Matthew Allen When not covering fintech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, banks and trade, swissinfo.chs business c...

Interacting without touching: how AI is shaping a new reality Ap2021 Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a Swiss-South Korean research project is attempting to make public spaces accessible again with contact-free interactions helped by artificial intelligence (AI). This content was published on April 28, 2021 - 09:00 April 28, 2021 - 09:00 Sara Ibrahim Writes about the impact of new technologies on society: are we aware of the revolution in progress and its consequences? Hobby: free thinking. Habit: ...

‘Our work inspired Ingenuity’s flight on Mars This illustration made available by NASA depicts the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars after launch from the Perseverance rover, (background, left). It is the first helicopter drone to attempt autonomous flight to another planet. Keystone Swiss research inspired the design of the drone technology behind the Ingenuity helicopter which flew on Mars earlier this week.   This content was published on April 25, 2021 - 09:00 April 25, 2021 -...

A research group at the University of Geneva is exploring the idea of an AI-powered democracy. Swiss citizens are being asked to set their boundaries.

Well soon host a live debate on the topic with scientists who come down on opposite sides. Have your say and ask them your questions here.

Robots in schools: new teaching methods on the horizon? The pandemic is forcing us to rethink everything, even how we teach. What if robots are the future of education? This content was published on March 1, 2021 - 15:39 March 1, 2021 - 15:39 Sara Ibrahim Writes about the impact of new technologies on society: are we aware of the revolution in progress and its consequences? Hobby: free thinking. Habit: asking too many questions. Thymio, Lexi, Elias, Pepper, Nao, Anastasia, Kaspar: they could...

‘Switzerland has to know where it wants to go in the world’ Ignazio Cassis, pictured on a visit to Algeria earlier this month. Keystone / Youcef Dehouche Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis talks about Switzerland’s new Africa strategy, it’s role as a possible mediator in the Middle East, and the importance of Swiss citizens abroad for the upcoming eID vote. This content was published on February 23, 2021 - 09:00 February 23, 2021 - 09:00 Balz Rigendinger Switzerland h...

NASA science rover ‘Perseverance’ has landed safely on Mars as part of its search for traces of microbial life on the Red Planet.

Artificial intelligence helps bring about record-fast vaccines The function of a protein is determined by its 3D shape. Laguna Design/Science Photo Library The rapid development of two highly effective Covid-19 vaccines was made possible through AI technology and innovative collaboration among researchers around the world, including Switzerland. This content was published on January 8, 2021 - 11:00 January 8, 2021 - 11:00 Sara Ibrahim Writes about the impact of new technologies on society: are...