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Zurich – A receiver for touch communication that harvests its energy directly from the signal has been developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. This device does not need batteries and could revolutionise the use of touch sensors.

Zurich – Piavita has secured US$5.5 million in a funding round. The investors include two venture capital firms from Silicon Valley. The medtech startup from the Greater Zurich Area impressed with its measuring device for horse vitals.

Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has the best degree course in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The University of Zurich ranked as the best Swiss institution overall.

Bubikon ZH – Professional snowboarder Nevin Galmarini won gold in the parallel giant slalom at this year’s Winter Olympic Games in South Korea. He was riding a customized snowboard designed by Oxess from the Greater Zurich Area.

Zug – Switzerland offers excellent general conditions for the fintech sector, as a study from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts testifies. In an international comparison of towns and cities on this subject, Zurich and Geneva rank second and third, respectively. Only Singapore is rated higher.

Zurich – By international comparison, the income of expatriates in Zurich is high. In the ranking of expat earnings compiled by HSBC, Zurich is placed third of the 52 cities.

Stäfa ZH – Sensor manufacturer Sensirion plans to list its share on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The initial public offering (IPO) will support the future growth of the company, which was spun off from the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich some 20 years ago.

Zurich – An international team led by the Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich has taught a computer how to predict the outcomes of quantum experiments. Their software could be used for testing future quantum computers.