# NuseReal
Miscellaneous news
Geneva's parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate — 20 March 2026 (LINK)
ANGEL (Shenzhen Angel Drinking Water Industrial Group Corporation) wins four awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva among over 1,000 entries: one gold medal, two silver medals and one bronze medal — 19 March 2026 (LINK)
— ANGEL's Gold Medal-winning Coffee Flavor Extraction Technology marks a breakthrough beyond traditional brewing parameters such as coffee-to-water ratio and grind size. Recognising that water accounts for nearly 98 percent of the final coffee beverage, ANGEL integrates natural mineral filter media with AI-driven control to optimise extraction factors, enhancing flavour performance and preserving the authentic characteristics of different coffee beans. The technology is modular and adaptable to broader applications.
— The Silver Medal-winning ANGEL Golden Ratio Countertop Mineralized Water Purification Dispenser combines advanced purification with intelligent design. Featuring a visualised mineralisation system, golden mineral ratio, and dual purified/mineralized water output, it upgrades drinking water from basic safety to visible, AI-enabled health. With 3-Second Instant Heating & Rapid Cooling, Smart Multi-Temperature & Volume Control, and multiple usage modes, it suits diverse household needs in a compact form.
— Another Silver Medal went to ANGEL's Zero-Discharge Recycling Technology. Addressing the common issue of water waste in conventional systems, it incorporates an Intelligent Domestic Water Purification with Zero-Discharge Recycling Technology. Supported by modular design and adaptive smart controls, the system improves water efficiency while ensuring safe and sustainable household use.
— The Bronze Medal-winning Innovative Sterilization Technology tackles a long-standing industry challenge of entire system sterilization. Using innovative materials, it can synthesize disinfectants at the molecular level by using water and air, enabling on-demand, broad-spectrum sterilisation throughout the system.
Dengue virus found in mosquitoes in Basel from 2024 — 19 March 2026 (LINK)
— The discovery was made in samples collected in autumn 2024, marking the first time the virus has been identified north of the Alps. Experts say the virus was likely imported by a traveller before being picked up by local mosquitoes. But, specialists stress there is no evidence of transmission to humans, and say the risk to the public remains low at this stage.
