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In a significant step toward future pandemic preparedness, researchers at the University of Bern have uncovered a new mechanism by which coronaviruses manipulate human cells to replicate, offering a promising target for broad-spectrum antiviral therapies.

University of Bern researchers identify promising new strategy against coronaviruses

1 April 2025

In a joint announcement likely to resonate far beyond Western Switzerland, the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Bern and Fribourg declared that English will become the official language of Western Switzerland, effective immediately.

Western Switzerland adopts English as official language 𓆟

1 April 2025

In this episode of Getting Serious with Woody Wade, we sit down with business leader and former Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce CEO Martin Naville to explore why Switzerland consistently ranks among the most competitive and innovative economies in the world.

Why Switzerland Works (A Conversation with Martin Naville)

1 April 2025

Top Stories Western Switzerland

Top Stories from Western Switzerland (March 2025)

26 March 2025

China Eastern Airlines will introduce a new direct air link between Geneva and Shanghai starting 16 June 2025, marking a major step forward in connectivity between Switzerland and China. The service is scheduled to operate four times a week, subject to regulatory approval.

China Eastern to launch direct Geneva–Shanghai flights starting June 2025

26 March 2025

A team of researchers from the University of Bern and Japan’s RIKEN Institute has achieved a major breakthrough in sustainable chemistry by developing a novel method to synthesize organic molecules using sodium and iron—two abundant, non-toxic metals. The innovation could pave the way for more environmentally friendly production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

The University of Bern and RIKEN develop greener chemistry for pharmaceutical production

25 March 2025

Following a successful pilot in Neuchâtel, SolarSplit has officially launched its digital platform in the canton of Vaud, marking the beginning of its national rollout.

SolarSplit launches expansion in the canton of Vaud to accelerate solar energy adoption

25 March 2025

The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) has awarded funding to three promising start-ups Arkaiya, Hyswiss, and WasteFlow, to accelerate the development of solutions in early-life nutrition, automated agriculture, and digital waste management.

Western Switzerland innovators Arkaiya, Hyswiss and WasteFlow secure FIT support

24 March 2025

Bern-based medtech company machineMD has announced a strategic partnership with Topcon Healthcare. The collaboration aims to integrate machineMD’s neurodiagnostic technology with Topcon’s digital health platform, paving the way for earlier and more precise detection of neurological diseases within a connected care ecosystem.

Neurodiagnostics specialist machineMD secures strategic investment from Topcon Healthcare

24 March 2025

EPFL spin-off AICA has completed the first closing of its seed funding round to support global expansion and further development of its AI-powered robotic control technology.

AICA closes seed funding round to advance AI-driven industrial automation

24 March 2025

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