The chance to speak with Usain Bolt capped off the first Pho3nix Future camp for high-performing junior athletes across Europe which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland from September 6-12. Continue reading
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Spaghetti Served at CERN
A group of scientists from NUST MISIS has developed a new technology for the production of an absorber for the electromagnetic particle calorimeter for the LHCb experiment at CERN (Geneva, Switzerland). The purpose of the experiment is to explain and understand why antimatter disappeared during the evolution of the Universe. The unique properties of a special lead-antimony alloy and a cassette technology for replacing light-emitting fibers will allow meeting strict technical requirements, simplifying maintenance and extending the life of the calorimeter. Continue reading
rlaxx TV, the new European Advertising-Based Video-on-Demand (AVoD) service, is now also available on Apple TV as well as smart TVs by Panasonic and Grundig in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The service launched on Amazon Fire TV devices and Android TV in early January. The new availability on Apple TV, Panasonic and Grundig smart TVs adds around 8.5 million to the existing installed base.
rlaxx TV, the new European Advertising-Based Video-on-Demand (AVoD) service, is now also available on Apple TV as well as smart TVs by Panasonic and Grundig in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The service launched on Amazon Fire TV devices and Android TV in early January. The new availability on Apple TV, Panasonic and Grundig smart TVs adds around 8.5 million to the existing installed base.
rlaxx TV now available on Apple TV and Smart TVs by Panasonic and Grundig. Continue reading
Crypto Finance Group: Why Every Bank Will Need a Crypto Asset Strategy
ZURICH, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —
We live in an age of digital disruption that has accelerated over the last year. Central banks are unleashing record levels of monetary stimulus, while technology continues to rapidly reshape our global economy. It has shown us that conventional thinking will not bring the answers for what lies ahead. In the midst of this change, crypto assets are emerging as a ‘safe-haven’ asset for institutional investors looking for alternative stores of value for their investment portfolios. Continue reading
Thousands gather for Switzerland’s annual hot air balloon festival
CHATEAU D’OEX, SWITZERLAND (JANUARY 27, 2018) (REUTERS) – The annual Chateau d’Oex hot air balloon festival kicked off on Saturday (January 27) in the Swiss city for its 40th edition, bringing together more than 70 pilots from 15 different countries. Continue reading
iPhone addiction: vice or virtue?
Apple Inc investors are shrugging off concerns raised by two shareholders about kids getting hooked on iPhones, saying that for now a little addiction might not be a bad thing for profits. Ivor Bennett reports. Continue reading
Hope Solo alleges in a Portuguese newspaper that Sepp Blatter sexually assaulted her
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (JANUARY 7, 2013) (REUTERS) – Former U.S. women’s soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo has alleged in a Portuguese newspaper article that former FIFA president Sepp Blatter sexually assaulted her. Continue reading
Fragile immigrant minors risk being exploited in Italy
ROME, ITALY (INTERSOS) – The doors open every evening at the Italian charity Intersos in Rome to feed at least a few of the nearly 65,000 immigrant minors who have arrived in the city after making a perilous sea crossing from North Africa. Continue reading
Freedom of the press under attack by Trump: U.N. rights boss
The United Nations’ top human rights official says that derogatory remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about journalists could amount to incitement and embolden followers to attack certain communities. Continue reading
Robotic water snake tracks pollution
SWITZERLAND (Next Media)-
Researchers in Switzerland have developed a 4-foot-long pollution-tracking robotic water snake. Continue reading