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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Glaciers shrinking despite good luck with the weather
The volume of Swiss glaciers decreased by almost 1 percent in 2021, in spite of plentiful snow in winter and a pretty mild summer. Despite considerable precipitation in summer, there was hardly any fresh snow in the Alps. All this shows the impact of climate change, reports the Cryospheric Commission (CC) of the Swiss Academy of Sciences.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Invitation to the Meet & Greet of the Biomedical Libraries
The «Biomedical Libraries» Commission, hosted by the SAMS, is holding a Meet & Greet. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in Bern. Registrations are requested until 9 August 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Symposium on choices for our healthcare system: registration now open
Are you concerned about how our society should respond to the anticipated shortage of resources in the healthcare system? Join us for a discussion at the symposium on 24 September 2026 at the Eventforum in Bern. Under the title «What choices for the Swiss healthcare system?», the symposium offers a varied program featuring presentations, interactive workshops and opportunities for discussion.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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TecDay presso la Alte Kantonsschule di Aarau
Il 24 marzo 2026, presso l'Alte Kantonsschule di Aarau, si è svolto un entusiasmante TecDay. Circa 1.300 alunni hanno trascorso una giornata immersi nell'affascinante mondo della tecnologia e della scienza. In 74 moduli diversi, hanno acquisito conoscenze pratiche su temi attuali della ricerca e dell'industria, dall'informatica all'ingegneria, dalle applicazioni mediche alle tecnologie sostenibili.