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Snow and Ice 09.12.2019
Where glacier water resources are most threatened
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.

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Biodiversity 06.12.2019
Soil organisms recover after intervention
Soil organisms recover after intervention

Removing the top layer of soil in nature reserves to restore species-rich meadows does not harm soil organisms.

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Landscape 05.12.2019
How to make progress in the energy transition
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.

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Location of the planned Trift hydroelectric plant in front of the melting glacier
 
Forest, Natural hazards 27.11.2019
Only diverse forests offer good protection from landslides
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.

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Bei Hangmuren verflüssigt sich der mit Wasser vollgesogene Boden regelrecht. Im Bild: St. Antönien (GR) nach den Unwettern 2005. (Foto: WSL)
 
 

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11.12.2019

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.

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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.

Institutional
03.12.2019
Two people stand on a glacier with measuring gear.

WSL’s glacier monitoring team gets new member

Glaciologist Matthias Huss, head of Swiss glacier monitoring network GLAMOS, joined WSL.

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01.12.2019
The double-spined bark beetle.

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.

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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.

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25.11.2019
35 Meter hoher Messturm an der ICOS Station in Davos. Foto: Lukas Hörtnagl

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.

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14. January 2020 14 January 2020

Invasive Stechmücken in der Schweiz: Reelle Gefahr oder blosser Alarmismus?

Drei invasive Mückenarten besiedeln seit kurzem die Schweiz, darunter die ‚Tigermücke‘, die in Südeuropa sporadisch Krankheitserreger überträgt und…

23. to 28. February 2020 23 to 28 February 2020

World Biodiversity Forum in Davos

Help shape the future of biodiversity - join the World Biodiversity Forum in Davos in February 2020.

25. February 2020 25 February 2020

Open Science: the good, the bad and the ugly!

Open Science has many potential benefits including more transparent and efficient research, improved opportunities for researchers to gain career…

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