The birth rate in the country reached an all-time low of 1,39 children per woman last year, below the European average and down 8,5% from the previous year, latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office show

Researchers at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich have created a microrobot less than two millimetres in width to fight diseases from inside the body: scientists can control the device through blood vessels and deliver essential drugs were needed

Competitiveness Report 2025 by think tank Eight Competitiveness Lab has ranked Switzerland as the most competitive country in the world thanks to its economy and education system; the study assessed 58 countries

Freshwater jellyfish have been found in the Rheinauen lake in Trimmis, in Canton Graubünden; a non-venomous species, it poses no threats to swimmers

Basel residents who permanently unregister their vehicle will receive the equivalent of CHF1.500 (about $1.890) in credit for public transport, car-sharing or bike purchase; program will run for two years and will fund 400 environmental bonuses