New research confirms residential PV tends to increase household power consumption

New Swiss research shows PV-powered homes can increase power consumption by up to 11% compared to non-solar households. This rise is linked to electric vehicle adoption or other high-usage appliances, which the study’s author notes is not...

An OpenAI researcher who jumped ship to Meta says he didn't get a $100 million signing bonus

A former OpenAI researcher who left the ChatGPT maker for Meta said he didn't receive a $100 million signing bonus when he joined the social media giant. Lucas Beyer joined OpenAI in November and helped set up its Zurich office with two of his...

'Fake News:' Former Engineer Joining Meta Refutes Sam Altman's $100M Golden Pass Accusation To Poach OpenAI Talent

OpenAI engineers Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov and Xiaohua Zhai have dismissed rumors that they each received a $100 million signing bonus to join Meta Platforms Inc. META. What Happened: The trio, who also set up OpenAI’s Zurich office last...

'A graveyard of companies': Climate tech startups are feeling the heat from Trump 2.0

The Trump administration's proposed overhaul of green energy tax credits has jolted the climate tech sector — and investors and founders in the ecosystem are scrambling to make fallback plans. Cleantech stocks tumbled in May after a bill cutting...

Airbus Teams Up with Critical Software for High-Tech Center in Portugal

Revealed during the prestigious Paris Air Show, this strategic partnership marks a significant step toward developing the next generation of aviation software systems. The center will focus on preparing and advancing the onboard IT systems of...

"Swiss cheese" holes in Switzerland glaciers have environmental scientists concerned

Việt Nam, Switzerland forge stronger education ties

GENEVA — The Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland and the Switzerland – Việt Nam Economic Forum (SVEF) held a series of discussions at the University of Zurich on Wednesday to bolster education collaboration between the two countries as part of the...

Switzerland’s Hidden Tech Gem - Unveiling the Nation’s $100 Billion Deep Innovation Empire

Deep tech innovation created by mountainous countries In a groundbreaking new study released today, Switzerland cements its position as a leading force in the worldwide Deep Tech arena, with innovative startups collectively generating over $100...

Scientists Create ‘Living’ Material That Sucks Carbon Dioxide From The Air

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 15:10 IST Swiss scientists have created a 3D-printable ‘living’ building material using algae that stores CO₂ as oxygen, sugars, and minerals, offering a sustainable way to reduce emissions Swiss scientists develop new...

Swiss-Regulated Bitcoin Cloud Mining App Supports Seamless Multi-Crypto Mining

Switzerland is known as one of the world’s most crypto-friendly countries, promoting a policy of technological neutrality and regulatory inclusiveness. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) classifies crypto assets like Bitcoin...

Swiss health tech company Euro.io plans manufacturing, training center in Houma

Euro.io, a division of Switzerland-based health tech company MindMaze, said it is planning to build an advanced manufacturing facility and digital therapeutics training center in Houma. The campus will be built at the former home of the Houma...

Switzerland has approved an agreement on participating in Ukraine’s reconstruction

The Swiss Federal Council approved the Agreement between Switzerland and Ukraine on cooperation in Ukraine’s reconstruction at its meeting on Wednesday, according to the official Swiss government portal. “The Federal Council approved the draft of...

Iran hits Truth Social in cyberattack as expert warns US grid is 'Swiss cheese' ripe for 'pandemonium'

A cybersecurity expert says that Iran hit the US with cyber attacks last week and warned that "the current threats are just the opening salvo." After reports that Iranian hacker groups hit President Donald Trump's own website, Truth Social, world...

TribuSoft hebt digitales Marketing auf das nächste Level – mit Technologie, Kreativität und Fokus auf Ergebnisse

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Das schwedische Tech-Unternehmen TribuSoft AB setzt neue Maßstäbe im digitalen Marketing, indem es intelligente Technologie, datengesteuerte Strategien und ein...

AI-Ready Molecular Dataset Revolutionizes Research

AI-Ready Molecular Dataset Revolutionizes Research The AI-Ready Molecular Dataset revolutionizes research by equipping scientists with a groundbreaking, large-scale, open-source toolset designed specifically for artificial intelligence...

Former OpenAI researcher Lucas Beyer pours cold water on $100 million Meta signing bonus 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told his brother that Mark Zuckerberg was offering compensation packages worth more than $100 million to lure OpenAI staff to Meta. Altman said he was happy that none of the best minds at OpenAI had gone for the golden ticket...

As race for AI heats up, Meta poaches three OpenAI researchers

Meta has poached three senior researchers from OpenAI, marking a notable gain in its ongoing effort to attract top artificial intelligence talent, even as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly dismissed the tactics used by Meta chief executive Mark...

Switzerland’s $100B deeptech engine comes Into focus

Today, the launch of The Swiss Deep Tech Report 2025 spotlights how Switzerland has quietly become one of the world’s most advanced and efficient deeptech ecosystems. Curated in close collaboration with Dealroom.co, Startupticker and venture...

Meta Hires 3 OpenAI Researchers as Poaching Continues

Meta, the company behind the Llama family of open-source models, has ‘poached’ three OpenAI researchers to join its efforts to build superintelligent systems, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday. WSJ, citing sources familiar with...

Researchers Shine a Light on Compact Medical Sensing with a Self-Illuminating Optical Biosensor

Engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, ETH Zürich, the Université de Strasbourg, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Yonsei University, and the Institució...