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Swiss universities are in the top class
Davos – Members of the Global University Leaders Forum are responsible for a large proportion of the world’s scientific publications, according to a new study. The two Federal Institutes of Technology, Zurich and Lausanne, are members of the forum.
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Freight metro achieves new milestone
Bern – The initiators of the underground freight transport system Cargo sous terrain have mobilized 100 million Swiss francs. Investors include a Chinese company. The federal government can now create the legal framework for the large-scale project.
Algorithm navigates drones through the city
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed an algorithm that allows drones to fly by themselves through the streets of a city and in buildings. The algorithm had to learn traffic rules and adapt to examples from cyclists and car drivers.
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Zurich and Hong Kong discuss the future of cities
Zurich – Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam visited the city of Zurich, where she met with mayor Corine Mauch to discuss smart cities, digitalization and the urban workplace.
Skilled talent love Zurich
Davos – Switzerland again took first place in the global competition for attracting the best talent. It scored especially well for its high quality of life. Zurich also secured the top spot in a global comparison of cities.
nanoleq makes unbreakable cables
Zurich – nanoleq has developed a technology that makes cables more robust and stable. But their invention could be used for more than just unbreakable headphones – it is also of great interest to industries like medical technology, robotics and even aerospace.
ReHaptix and healthbank join forces
Zurich/Baar ZG – ReHaptix provides digital tests for measuring upper limb impairments. Thanks to a new partnership with the healthcare platform healthbank, users can now compare their results with other patients.
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