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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
20 Jahre Biodiversitätsmonitoring Schweiz: eine Erfolgsgeschichte mit Entwicklungspotenzial
Vor zwanzig Jahren startete die Schweiz als eines der ersten Länder weltweit eine systematische Überwachung ihrer Biodiversität. Die regelmässig erhobenen Daten bilden einen einmaligen Datenpool, um die Entwicklung der biologischen Vielfalt zu verfolgen und zusammen mit anderen Datenquellen auch Fragen zu den Ursachen zu beantworten. Es bestehen aber noch Lücken, etwa bei den Insekten und anderen wirbellosen Tieren oder bei Gewässerorganismen. Das Monitoring zur Biodiversität sollte taxonomisch, räumlich und zeitlich ausgebaut werden, schreibt das Forum Biodiversität Schweiz der SCNAT in der soeben publizierten Jubiläumspublikation, worin das BDM-CH umfassend vorgestellt wird.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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The SAMS Senate grows by nine members
As every year, the Senate’s spring meeting has offered an opportunity to expand its membership. On June 18, nine individuals representing various disciplines and institutions were elected as new ordinary members. We warmly welcome them and look forward to drawing on their extensive expertise.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Updates to the SAMS Executive Board
At its meeting on 18 June, the SAMS Senate elected Professor Paul Hoff as Vice President and Professor Samia Hurst as a new member of the Executive Board. We warmly welcome both to their new roles and look forward to benefiting from their experience and perspectives.
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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Risks and opportunities: The Swiss Young Academy is driving the AI debate forward
The Swiss Young Academy has admitted six new members from a wide range of disciplines. They were officially welcomed at a ceremony in Bern on 12 June 2026. No sooner had they joined than they were actively contributing to a major debate on artificial intelligence (AI) in research. One key insight emerged: AI cannot replace scientific thinking.