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Avalanche bulletin and snow situation
Edition: Wed 18.2., 17:00
Avalanche Bulletin
Institutional 17.02.2026
28000 historical photographs published
28000 historical photographs published

WSL and SLF have digitised their oldest photography collections. The pictures depict research and everyday life from over 120 years.

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At the edge of the forest, a tree is felled and falls to the ground.
 
Research 11.02.2026
WildinSync: a national biodiversity map for Bhutan
WildinSync: a national biodiversity map for Bhutan

In Bhutan, the WSL-ETH Zurich initiative WildinSync uses environmental DNA to track how ecosystems respond to land-use change.

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Institutional 21.01.2026
Research meets the future: AI for sustainability
Research meets the future: AI for sustainability

To mark the 2026 WEF, the ETH Domain showcases topical research highlights with a focus on AI, the environment and sustainable technologies.

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Research 19.01.2026
Detecting drought stress in trees from the air
Detecting drought stress in trees from the air

WSL researcher Petra D’Odorico flies drones over forests to explore how native tree species respond to drought.

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Research for people and the environment in a changing world

News

Institutional
30.01.2026

Millions for muons: SLF participates in new NCCR

The SLF is using cosmic rays to investigate the snow cover as part of the new National Centre of Competence in Research "Muoniverse".

Logbook
29.01.2026
The image features a celebratory cake decorated with green icing, displaying three logos: the Botanical Institute, the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL). The text "Molecular laboratory" is prominently written in green.

How a laboratory was established in Baku

In the WSL logbook WSL researcher Carolina Cornejo recounts what it took to set up molecular biology laboratory in Baku.

Institutional
27.01.2026
An audience is gathered in a lecture hall for the WSL-EAWAG Biodiversity Research Day. A sign in the foreground welcomes attendees, while a presentation is displayed on a screen in the background, indicating the event's focus on biodiversity research.

New Biodiversity Center of WSL and Eawag

WSL and Eawag join forces: the new WSL-Eawag Biodiversity Center links research on biodiversity on land and in water.

Logbook
23.01.2026
A person wearing gloves and a hat is using a long pole to reach up and trim branches from a tree in a forested area. Lush green trees and a hillside are visible in the background, indicating a rural, natural setting.

Hunting for hidden fungi in Azerbaijan

In this WSL logbook, postdoc Luis Vega takes us on an adventurous trip to the Azerbaijanian forests to collect tree leaves.

Institutional
05.01.2026
A woman with short hair and glasses is smiling into the camera. The background is grey and neutral.

New head for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Anita Risch takes over as head of the Biodiversity and Conservation Biology research unit on January 1st.

Research
17.12.2025

Forest report 2025: Important findings

The Swiss Forest Report 2025 by WSL and FOEN was published this year. Important findings in this video!

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Events

26 February 2026

Multifunktionale Lösungen für Städte der Zukunft

Dieser Workshop bietet eine Plattform, um sich über die Herausforderungen und Herangehensweisen bei Planung, Gestaltung und Umsetzung von…

12 March 2026

Multifunktionale Lösungen für Städte der Zukunft - Tag2

Dieser Workshop bietet eine Plattform, um sich über die Herausforderungen und Herangehensweisen bei Planung, Gestaltung und Umsetzung von…

17 March 2026

Waldböden im Klimawandel - Runder Waldtisch

Der Waldboden speichert im Schnitt mehr Kohlenstoff als die oberirdische Biomasse – und er tut weit mehr: Er ist Lebensraum für unzählige…

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