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A study by Agroscope Zurich and the University of Hohenheim has led to the reclassification of wild honey bees as 'critically endangered,' prompting calls from conservation groups for systematic monitoring and habitat protection.
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Environment
A new study has reclassified wild honey bees in Europe as 'critically endangered', distinct from managed bee populations. Swiss conservation groups are now urging for systematic monitoring and habitat protection to address this urgent threat to biodiversity.
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A rare total solar eclipse is set to be visible across Switzerland tonight, causing a nationwide scramble for protective eyewear. In Bern, hundreds queued for hours for a final shipment of glasses, highlighting the massive public interest in the first such event in mainland Europe since 2006.
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A rare astronomical event will occur this week as a partial solar eclipse, obscuring up to 93% of the sun's disc, becomes visible across Switzerland. This will be the most significant eclipse of its kind observable in the country until 2075.
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Agriculture
Swiss virologists have identified a new orthobunyavirus, transmitted by midges, as the cause of a mystery illness affecting cattle. The institute reports that the virus does not pose a significant risk of infection to humans.
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In a proactive move, Swiss researchers are copying vast amounts of NASA's public climate and environmental data onto a supercomputer. The effort aims to preserve critical information for AI modeling and protect it from potential US funding cuts, positioning Switzerland as a key custodian of global climate science.
The Local Switzerland
Archaeology
Archaeologists in Windisch, canton Aargau, have made a landmark discovery: a timber-and-earth wall from the first Roman military camp in Vindonissa, dating back to the reign of Emperor Tiberius. The find provides unprecedented insight into the early Roman presence in the region.
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Environment
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.
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Science
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.
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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.
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Energy
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.
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Climate Change
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.
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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.
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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.
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Climate Change
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.
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Science
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.
Le News
Science
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.
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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.
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Environment
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.
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Science
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.
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