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Der Permafrost in der Schweiz erwärmt sich zunehmend

Der Erwärmungstrend der letzten zwei Jahrzehnte im Permafrost in den Schweizer Alpen setzt sich auch im hydrologischen Jahr 2019/2020 fort und verstärkt sich. Dies zeigen mehr als 20 Jahre Messungen im Rahmen des Schweizer Permafrostmessnetzes PERMOS: Die Permafrosttemperaturen haben vielerorts Rekordwerte erreicht, ebenso die Mächtigkeit der Auftauschicht und die Geschwindigkeit der Blockgletscher.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    Neurosciences: Call for nominations for the Robert Bing Prize

    Every two years, the SAMS awards the Robert Bing Prize in neurosciences. The Prize is financed from the legacy of Basel neurologist Robert Bing. In accordance with the founder's wishes, it is aimed at young researchers in neuroscience. The Prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.

  • Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

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    Call for nominations: Stern-Gattiker-Prize for women in academic medicine

    Every two years, the SAMS awards the Stern-Gattiker Prize to a female medical scientist who acts as a role model in academic medicine and motivates young people to pursue such a career. The Stern-Gattiker Prize is endowed with CHF 15’000. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.

  • Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW

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    TecDay Hohe Promenade - Approfondimenti pratici su nuovi mondi

    L'ultimo TecDay dell'anno si è svolto il 28 novembre presso la scuola cantonale Hohe Promenade di Zurigo.
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