Disaster Survivors in Remote Areas Could be Kept Alive - By Edible Drones
What if drones were made of food to send into disaster areas? Now, researchers have created a flying craft with wings made of rice cakes.
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Endangered Frogs See 'Population Explosion' After 422 Ponds Were Built in Switzerland
Particular among the web-footed beneficiaries were the European tree frog, whose numbers have quadrupled since 1999.
Switzerland's Brilliant Plan For Underground Cargo Delivery Tunnels to Reduce Traffic is Now Underway
Run on renewable energy, the project is estimated to be able to take 40% of all freight-bearing traffic off the roadways in a sustainable way.
40 year-old Mom of 3 Becomes First Female Olympian to Finish a Triathlon in Under 8 Hours - New Film Shows How
40 year-old mom Nicola Spirig became the first female Olympian to finish a full triathlon in under 8 hours—smashing the record by 40 minutes.
Microbes that Digest Plastic at Low Temps Are Discovered in the Alps and the Arctic
Several microorganisms capable of destroying plastic polymers have already been discovered, but they require high heated temperatures.
Switzerland Set to Roll Out Solar Panels Between Railway Tracks-A World First
With the Swiss national railway network stretching beyond 2,000 miles of track, Sun-Ways believes the panels could generate 1 terawatt/hour
Miracle Rescue as Missing Skier Buried by Avalanche with Only One Arm Showing Flags Down Helicopter (WATCH)
The incredible moment a missing backcountry skier buried under snow was able to wave down a rescue chopper with his one arm sticking out.
Bees Actually Bite Plants to Make Them Flower Early - Surprising Scientists
In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees were found biting leaves of plants which encouraged flowers to bloom earlier than normal.
'Wearable Muscles' Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
These discreet mobility enhancing intelligent prosthetics are growing in number and variance, and offer patients the chance of a normal life.
Two Swiss Reservoirs Turned into World's Largest 'Water Battery' to Power Europe-Time-Lapse Video Will Blow Your Mind
Next week a revolutionary new form of energy storage will debut in Switzerland after 14 years of engineering and installation. With a storage capacity of 20 million kilowatt hours, enough to store the energy from wind, solar, nuclear or hydro and channel it to nearly 1 million homes, the Nant de Drance hydro-electric plant is […]
Bumper Snowfall to Start Early Ski Season in Europe: 'One of the best starts I can remember'
Big resorts in France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria have all moved the opening date of the season up at least a week to November 18th.
How 'Milk Soup' Helped Stop a War From Ever Taking Place (WATCH)
According to accounts from the First War of Kappel, no war actually took place on the battlefield-and it's apparently because the soldiers shared a meal.
Riding a Toboggan Down a Swiss Mountain is a Breath of Fresh Alpine Air for This Week - Watch
This minute-long video of a scenic toboggan run in the Swiss mountains is the perfect distraction from your social media feed.
New Mathematical Formula Unveiled to Prevent AI From Making Unethical Decisions
Researchers from UK and Switzerland have developed a mathematical formula to help prevent Artificial Intelligence from making unethical decisions.
Different Studies Found Killer T-Cells and Antibodies that Neutralize COVID-19
A new paper published in Nature identified an antibody taken from a patient infected with SARS that seems to neutralize COVID-19's infection potential.
Swiss Village Has Been Projecting World Flags Onto One of Their Tallest Mountains in Solidarity of Pandemic
Every night for the past three weeks, the 14,700-foot mountain in Zermatt has been illuminated with a different national flag to show global unity.
Musical Training Gives the Brain a Crucial Advantage-Especially at an Early Age, Says New Study
Researchers looking for unique neurological properties in those with perfect pitch found all musical training aids in brain development.
World's Largest Electric Vehicle is a Dump Truck That Doesn't Even Need to Be Plugged in for Recharging
This 45-ton dump truck is able to power itself solely by capturing energy from its brake system during its downhill journeys.
A Swiss Resort is Swaddling the Mountain in Blankets to Stave Off Glacier Melt in the Summer
Swiss glaciers get covered in cozy fleece blankets to keep them cold during wintertime, preventing melting of snow and ice at ski resorts.
Revolutionary Machine That Grows New Skin for Burn Patients Unveiled
By growing skin sample sizes 100-times, a revolutionary Swiss skin graft machine could change the procedure forever.
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