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Research 22.10.2024
Internet glass fibers measure rockfall in Brienz
Internet glass fibers measure rockfall in Brienz

A new monitoring method uses existing fiber optic cables to measure earth movements, report WSL and ETH Zurich.

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Beim Bergsturz in Brienz vom 16. Juni 2023 wälzten sich 1,2 Millionen Tonnen Gestein ins Tal. (Foto: Geopraevent)
 
Research 17.10.2024
Biodiversity increases nutrient availability
Biodiversity increases nutrient availability

Insects and spiders are rich in essential fatty acids and therefore an important food supply for terrestrial animals.

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: Braune Krabbenspinne (lat. Xysticus cristatus) mit einem Marienkäfer (lat. Coccinellidae) (Photo: Maja Ilić)
 
Research 11.10.2024
Nitrogen shifts forest plants to the west
Nitrogen shifts forest plants to the west

Nitrogen pollution enables forest plant species to spread westwards. This is shown by a study with WSL participation.

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Pflanzen im Unterwuchs von europäischen Wäldern breiten sich nach Westen aus, begünstigt von der Stickstoffverschmutzung. Im Bild ein Lerchensporn. (Foto: Markus Bolliger)
 
Institutional 10.10.2024
CHF 1.75 million towards biodiversity research
CHF 1.75 million towards biodiversity research

Interview with Prof Loïc Pellissier on his upcoming projects funded by the SNSF Grant.

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Institutional
08.10.2024
Zugvögel (Foto: Jan Niclas Aberle / Unsplash)

Inaugural lecture: Animal migrations

Migrating animals are under pressure not only from climate change: Inaugural Lecture by Silke Bauer at ETH Zürich.

Services and products
18.09.2024

Il dschember - purtret d'ün bös-ch da god da muntogna

The WSL Fact sheet on the biology, ecology, genetics and future prospects of the Swiss stone pine is now also available in Romansh.

Research
10.09.2024
Historische Bauten des College of Natural Ressources, der Fakultät für natürliche Rohstoffe der Königlichen Universität von Bhutan in Lobesa. (Foto: Pema Eden / CNR-RUB)

Happy research

The SLF researches permafrost and snow in the Himalayan state of Bhutan and works with the local population to develop measures to combat climate-related risks.

Opinion
30.08.2024

The state of biodiversity is not a matter of opinion

ETH Zukunftsblog by Loïc Pellissier, professor at ETH Zurich and WSL, on the biodiversity initiative.

Research
07.08.2024
Licor-Gerät im Wald aus Kermes-Eichen in Spanien (Valencia). (Fotos: Charlotte Grossiord)

How forest trees defy extreme heatwaves

A study led by WSL and EPFL has investigated how trees survive extreme heat using drones and thermal imaging cameras.

Research
04.07.2024

Birds on duty as pest controllers

Urban trees are suffering because of invasive insects. Read in the new DIAGONAL how WSL is exploring whether birds could be of help.

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