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Switzerland

Switzerland combines world-class research at ETH Zurich and EPFL with the pharma powerhouses of Basel and CERN's particle physics on the Geneva border. Few countries pack more science per capita. The canton of Zug has become Europe's Crypto Valley, while Swiss data centers and banks drive demanding IT and security projects. Switzerland stories often touch Research & Science and Business & Markets.

Aviation & Space

Europe's Skies Darken: First Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in Over a Century Draws Millions

Millions across Europe witnessed the first total solar eclipse in Spain in over a century, with totality visible from Spain to Iceland and partial darkness across western Europe.

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Industry

China unveils hybrid tunnel boring machine to tackle hard-rock delays

China has introduced a tunnel boring machine that combines mechanical excavation with blasting, aiming to reduce delays in hard rock. The first trial will be at a pumped-storage plant in Henan.

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Aviation & Space

Moov Airways Signs LOI for Up to 30 eVTOLs from Eve at Farnborough

Swiss startup Moov Airways plans to buy up to 30 eVTOL aircraft from Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility, with operations targeted in Cabo Verde and Europe. The LOI was signed at the Farnborough Air Show.

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Hardware

Flapping Robot Mimics Diving Birds to Swim and Fly

Engineers at MIT and EPFL have built a bird-sized robot that can swim underwater and launch into flight using only its wings, inspired by diving birds like puffins.

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