Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next 23.01.2020 Potential to adapt is hidden in a species' genes Genomics can reveal which species can quickly adapt to climate change. This is the conclusion of a new study with participation of the WSL. 15.01.2020 End-of-year festivities near the North Pole Christmas and New Year made a welcome change for the scientists on board the research vessel Polarstern. Read more about this in the blog. 14.01.2020 A life dedicated to tree-ring research The dendrochronologist Fritz Schweingruber passed away on 7 January 2020. For almost 50 years, he made an outstanding contribution to the WSL. 23.12.2019 Saving the sweet chestnut A fungus threatens valuable old chestnut groves. Practitioners and WSL researchers are looking for ways to control it. Read more in the new DIAGONAL. 16.12.2019 Reinvigorated forests 20 years after windstorm Lothar 20 years ago, hurricane Lothar caused tremendous damage. Meanwhile, more robust, species-rich forests have regrown in many places. 16.12.2019 How can the exchange between science and practice succeed? In the DIAGONAL interview, a biodiversity researcher and a nature conservation practitioner discuss how research can be applied in practice. 13.12.2019 Wood harvest: Foresters and conservationists disagree Foresters and conservationists differ in their assessment of which trees should be felled or left standing. Read more in DIAGONAL magazine. 13.12.2019 Turbulent times on the Arctic ice Researchers on the MOSAiC expedition are grappling with a number of challenges, including damage caused by a storm. But the work goes on. 10.12.2019 Renewable energy: The public demands a say in planning A survey conducted by WSL shows that the public is in favour of wind turbines, but demands a greater role in planning. 09.12.2019 Where glacier water resources are most threatened A new study indicates where the world's water resources fed by mountain glaciers are coming under the greatest pressure. 06.12.2019 Soil organisms recover after intervention Removing the top layer of soil in nature reserves to restore species-rich meadows does not harm soil organisms. 05.12.2019 How to make progress in the energy transition This year’s Forum for Knowledge examined how stepping up the use of renewable resources might help to make progress in the energy transition. 03.12.2019 WSL’s glacier monitoring team gets new member Glaciologist Matthias Huss, head of Swiss glacier monitoring network GLAMOS, joined WSL. 01.12.2019 New species of bark beetle in Switzerland Der Nordische Fichtenborkenkäfer ist erstmals in der Schweiz und in Liechtenstein entdeckt worden. Er besiedelt vor allem Fichten. 27.11.2019 Konrad Steffen re-elected as Director Today, the Federal Council re-elected WSL Director Konrad Steffen until the end of June 2021. 27.11.2019 Only diverse forests offer good protection from landslides How well does forest protect against landslides? A special issue of the Swiss Forestry Journal and the WSL landslide database provide answers. 25.11.2019 ICOS Switzerland: Measuring station in Davos officially certified The WSL measuring station in Davos is now an officially certified site in the ICOS Switzerland network. 21.11.2019 When grown right, palm oil can be sustainable Turning an abandoned pasture into a palm tree plantation can be carbon neutral, shows a newly publishes study by EPFL and WSL. 21.11.2019 How do countries in the Alps adapt to climate change? New publication: An interactive WSL tool shows the governance structures with which Alpine countries are adapting to climate change. 20.11.2019 Two WSL researchers are highly cited scientists Two WSL researchers are on the list of "Highly Cited Researchers 2019", which distinguishes the most influential scientists. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next
