Science today is often perceived by the general public as difficult, irrelevant or even threatening. Who has the responsibility to communicate science and engage people in understanding the value of research and innovation?

Decentralization and trust play an important role in the adoption of blockchain technology. Switzerland, and the Zug ecosystem in particular, has become one of the world's leading hubs for distributed ledger technology.

The unconventional union of a neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist is transforming the treatment of paralysis.

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With a mission to foster societal resilience, Swiss Re can count on over 500 researchers to anticipate major trends and develop innovative solutions for new risks.

Digital technology has created a new paradigm, with new ways of communicating and doing business. It has brought enormous benefits to people. But there are unintended consequences, an ever-growing list of threats and ethical dilemmas with serious consequences.

With climate change impacts accelerating, the media have more than ever a critical role to play in facilitating the general public’s understanding of environmental sciences. The challenge is to move from scientific expertise to science popularization in an efficient way.

Communicating scientific ideas to the public in a way that everybody understands can be a very tricky business at the best of times.

More transparency as well as accurate and informative communications on science matters are more important than ever. And we need to tell the whole story on the impact of what we’re doing today on the environment of the future.