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A new study by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research finds that increased pressure on a snowpack can actually make it more prone to avalanches rather than more stable. #Switzerland #Research #Avalanche swissinfo.ch/eng/glaciers-p…

A study by the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF finds that forests can retain 20-30% of winter snowfall, significantly influencing water availability and melt patterns. #Research #Switzerland #Avalanche swissinfo.ch/eng/various/fo…

Meet ASF's Membership & Outreach Coordinator! Caroline Jablow serves as the Membership and Outreach Coordinator at the American Swiss Foundation, where she oversees and develops strategic partnerships and member engagement initiatives. Read the Q&A here: linkedin.com/posts/amswissf…

@terraquantum_ag plans to go public on @Nasdaq through a SPAC merger valued at about $3.25 billion, marking a major step in its expansion strategy. Read More: reuters.com/business/swiss… #QuantumTechnology #NASDAQ

Switzerland has submitted an “Alpine Food Heritage” application to @UNESCO, aiming to recognize traditional Alpine food practices such as high altitude cheese making as part of its Register of Good Safeguarding Practices for Intangible Cultural Heritage. swissinfo.ch/eng/various/sw…

@Syngenta is using artificial intelligence and data-driven platforms to reshape modern agriculture, integrating digital tools across research, supply chains, and farm-level decision-making. #AI #SupplyChain #Globalfoodsupply #Agriculture forbes.com/sites/peterhig…

Acutronic Group plans to build a jet engine manufacturing facility near Austin, Texas, marking what would be the first such plant in the state. The project follows a $25 million investment involving InterAlpen Partners and Hale Capital Partners. bizjournals.com/austin/news/20…

His appointment comes under Anthropic’s Long-Term Benefit Trust structure, which is designed to guide the company’s long-term strategy, while also reflecting its growing presence in Switzerland and investment in AI talent.

Vasant Narasimhan, CEO of @Novartis, has joined the board of @AnthropicAI, as the firm expands its governance and prepares for potential growth initiatives, including a possible IPO and a stronger push into healthcare.

Switzerland is building what it claims will be the world’s most powerful redox-flow battery in Laufenburg, designed to store renewable energy and stabilize power grids. Developed by FlexBase, the project will deliver up to 1.2 GW of power. swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-so…

Swiss researchers at @EPFL_en are advancing wildlife conservation with AI systems capable of identifying individual animals, from bears in Alaska to deer in the Alps, by analyzing subtle physical features like snout shape and behavior patterns. swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-ai/h…

Researchers at @ETH Zürich are exploring a novel way to study the Moon’s interior using fibre optic cables that act as highly sensitive seismic sensors. swissinfo.ch/eng/various/et…

@amazon has acquired Zurich based robotics startup Rivr, a spin off from @ETH Zurich, strengthening its push into autonomous delivery technology. swissinfo.ch/eng/workplace/…

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new chip designed to combat deepfakes by embedding a secure digital signature directly into images and audio at the moment they are recorded. swissinfo.ch/eng/various/ne…

Alain B. Rossier, Former President and Medallist, The International Medical Society of Paraplegia, (Stratton Laureate 1976) linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Switzerland continues to lead globally in innovation intensity, maintaining its top position for patents per capita while ranking seventh worldwide with nearly 10,000 applications. swissinfo.ch/eng/various/sw…

@CERN has achieved a first by successfully transporting antimatter by road in Geneva, demonstrating the feasibility of moving these particles safely outside the lab. swissinfo.ch/eng/various/an…

Swiss airports recorded a new high in 2025, handling around 60 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office FSO. @zrh_airport remained the busiest hub with 32.5 million travelers. swissinfo.ch/eng/tourism-tr…

American Swiss Foundation Hosts Conversation with Swiss State Secretary Dr. Martina Hirayama for Class of 2025 Innovation Fellows. Read More: linkedin.com/pulse/american…