How Swiss inheritance taxes compare internationally
On November 30, the Swiss will vote on a popular initiative to create a federal inheritance tax to…
Health care insurance premiums are going up again in 2026. Why?
It’s that time of year again: open enrollment. With it comes a lot of questions: Do I go…
The race to launch a pill for weight loss
Researchers have continued to hunt for pills, long considered the holy grail of weight-loss medicine due to the…
AI is transforming medicine. Could it bring doctors and patients together?
A couple weeks ago, I went to the doctor to go over some test results. All was well…
Does empathy help or harm mental health? An expert on the debate.
Empathy is in a weird place right now. Most of us probably think the ability to place ourselves…
Swiss science seeks answers to climate change in Antarctic ice
Researcher Florian Krauss stores Antarctic ice in a -50°C room at the University of Bern. Luigi Jorio /…