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Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences

Award Ceremony Prix Média 2025

The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences award the Prix Média for outstanding journalistic work that communicates scientific topics in an exciting and well-founded manner.

  • Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW

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    Swiss precision in space

    Switzerland does not launch any large rockets of its own, but it is involved in research missions throughout the solar system. Universities develop scientific instruments, companies supply high-precision technology, and a growing number of start-ups are seeking to develop new business opportunities from this.
  • Swiss Young Academy SYA

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    Bridging research and practice

    He brings together people from within and beyond academia – with the aim of helping us respond more effectively to climate change. Benjamin Hofmann is a researcher at ETH Zurich’s TdLab. As a member of the Swiss Young Academy, teaching is particularly important to him.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    New factsheet on groundwater: Health matters too

    Groundwater is Switzerland’s most important source of drinking water. A new factsheet from the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) shows how drought affects groundwater and what measures are needed in view of climate change. An integrated approach is required that also takes health into account and safeguards this vital source.

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