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Research 04.03.2026
How to design calm in noisy places
How to design calm in noisy places

How can a noisy local recreation area be improved when the noise is unavoidable? A new WSL fact sheet shows what can make a difference.

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A tranquil floodplain surrounded by fresh, green leaves. In the background, two swans swim on the water's surface. The gentle flooding of light creates a peaceful atmosphere in nature.
 
Research 03.03.2026
Floodplains under pressure
Floodplains under pressure

WSL researchers have investigated where floodplain species will survive in the future. The conclusion: planning needs to be adapted.

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A river winds its way through a green landscape surrounded by trees and mountains. Small gravel islands are visible in the water, which shimmers in various shades of blue. The sky is clear and blue.
 
Research 02.03.2026
Swiss forests struggle with the next generation
Swiss forests struggle with the next generation

Do Swiss forests have enough young trees, and will these grow well in the future? WSL provides answers in the forestry magazine SZF.

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The image features young silver fir seedlings growing amid green moss on a forest floor, surrounded by small clover plants. The scene illustrates a vibrant, natural environment.
 
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.
 

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News

Research
24.02.2026

How much energy is lost to environmental flow?

Environmental flow is important for ecology, but reduces electricity production. Now WSL and Eawag show that losses are smaller than feared.

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.

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Events

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…

16 to 17 April 2026

Flechten-Einführung 2026

Flechten begegnet man auf Schritt und Tritt - vom Vorgarten bis auf die höchsten Berggipfel. Sie sind gute Indikatoren, beispielsweise zur…

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