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Researchers want to save old audio tapes with X-rays

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen AG want to use special X-ray light to rescue old audio tapes.

German conductor Michael Boder dies at the age of 65

The Darmstadt-born conductor Michael Boder has died at the age of 65. As the Musiktheater an der Wien announced on Monday, the artist died on Sunday in the Austrian capital.

Motorcyclist dies in Trélex VD after collision with car

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision with a car on Sunday in the canton of Vaud.

Penalties increased against the Basel bombers

The Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court has increased the prison sentences for two young men from Basel from 60 to 64 and from 74 to 84 months.

Fewer new car registrations in March

Fewer new cars were registered on the roads in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein in March.

Last seat in Thurgau cantonal parliament decided by lot

On Monday, the Thurgau State Chancellery allocated the last of the 130 seats in the Grand Council by lot.

Landslides can trigger earthquakes according to study

Landslides can trigger earthquakes. The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) announced on Monday that this new finding is of great importance for the risk management of earthquakes, particularly in mountainous regions.

Home prices rise in the first quarter

Home ownership remains an expensive commodity in Switzerland. In the first quarter of 2024, prices continued to rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Explosives attack: conviction of two Basel residents confirmed

The Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court has increased the prison sentences for two young men from Basel from 60 to 64 and from 74 to 84 months.

“Astra Bridge” on Solothurn A1 has got off to a good start according to Astra

The second deployment of the mobile construction site bridge "Astra-Bridge" for the renovation of the A1 highway section Recherswil-Luterbach in the canton of Solothurn has started largely without any problems.

Geneva watch fair opens its doors in uncertain times

On Tuesday (tomorrow), Geneva's "Watches & Wonders" opens its doors as the world's largest watch fair following the closure of "Baselworld".

Some places register a summer day on Monday

Shortly after midday on Monday, several places in Switzerland recorded a summer's day.

Zurich researchers want to make works of art forgery-proof with DNA

DNA molecules to protect works of art from forgery. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) have developed a new molecular test method that helps to prove the authenticity of works of art.

Former shipowner’s petition before the Federal Supreme Court is rejected

The former shipowner Hans-Jürg Grunder, who was sentenced in the second instance by the Bernese High Court, has unsuccessfully appealed to the Federal Supreme Court for suspensive effect.

Train with French military vehicles crosses Switzerland

A train of French military vehicles has crossed Switzerland. The approximately 70 vehicles are destined for the "Strategic Reserve Force", which has been supporting the EU military mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina since April.

Border officials find almost a kilogram of drugs in a car in Au SG

Customs officers discovered almost a kilogram of drugs in a vehicle at the Au SG border crossing on Easter Monday.

Swiss mountain hotels with a strong winter season

The winter season went well for Swiss mountain hotels. More guests stayed overnight in the mountains than in the previous year.

Patting on the back increases scoring rate in basketball

Patting on the back increases the chances of scoring in basketball. As researchers from the University of Basel have shown in a new study, female basketball players are more likely to score a free throw if their teammates have touched them beforehand.

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