The Local Switzerland

American-Swiss scientist wins 'Swiss Nobel Prize'

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:06:00 +0200

An American-Swiss molecular biologist has been named as the winner of the 2012 Marcel Benoist Prize, regarded as the most prestigious Swiss award for science and humanities research.

Swiss girls reaching puberty earlier and earlier

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:09:38 +0200

Swiss doctors have confirmed the trend recorded in the USA that the onset of puberty is starting earlier for girls.

Rocking hammocks aid sleep - Swiss study

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:03:00 +0200

A team of Swiss and French scientists published a study on Monday that suggests the rocking motion of a hammock improves sleep quality and helps people get to sleep faster.