Lausanne, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) – Scientists at the University of Lausanne have discovered that the third generation, or “grandchildren” of funghi they took from a field near Zurich could play a role in reducing the need for fertilizer for rice, allowing it to grow five times faster than rice produced today, with a little help from […]
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Geneva, Zurich airports lead Europe in avoiding ground collisions
Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Airports in Geneva and Zurich are among the first in Europe to make the ground at airports safer by using a new ground collision warning system. The system has been in use by Skyguide in Geneva since December and in Zurich since 31 May, and the testing phase is now completed. […]
Europe’s top chef jobless, but not for long (video added)
[update: video added] Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Here is hope for the unemployed: keep the faith that you are good at what you do and you will be rewarded. Denmark’s arguably best chef, Rasmus Kofoed, won the Bocuse d’Or title of Europe’s best chef, last week in Geneva. His Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant, Geranium, was closed […]
Simplon pass to re-open Sunday night
Closed due to falling rock Sion, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Falling rock has closed the Simplon Pass since Friday morning 11 June, shortly after 10:00, but it is expected to open again Sunday evening, following a cleanup operation to remove debris. Helicopter surveillance in the area showed it to still be vulnerable to rockfalls Friday and […]
Great dining while on Lake Geneva
Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The CGN boat company’s summer schedule goes into effect Sunday 13 June, which means the tourist cruise boats will be operating fully. Among the special offers are fine dining cruises, with wonderful meals from the Geneva port prepared by the kitchen staff working under one of the region’s best […]