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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Hay fever on the increase due to climate change
The hay fever situation in Switzerland is deteriorating because of climate change: the hay fever season is becoming longer, pollen concentrations are increasing, and highly allergenic invasive plants are becoming widespread. Researchers at the Swiss Commission for Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (ACP) of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) and the Swiss Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) have issued a new fact sheet that summarises the latest findings about the hay fever and pollen situation, and how it is being impacted by climate change.
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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New Publication explores the impact of artificial intelligence on everyday scientific life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming research, teaching and science communication. Against this backdrop, the newly released publication Impact of AI on Early Career Researchers: Challenges, Opportunities, and Responsibilities offers a timely and interdisciplinary reflection on how AI is reshaping academic work, with a particular focus on Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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New call for new members launched
Are you interested in interdisciplinary issues or transdisciplinary collaboration? Do you have an academic connection to Switzerland and would you like to get actively involved in projects at the interface between science and society? Then apply for a five-year membership of the Swiss Young Academy by 28 February 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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National MD-PhD Program: 18 fellowships thanks to new partners
This year, the National MD-PhD Program is enabling 18 talented young physicians to pursue a doctorate in natural sciences, clinical research, or public health at one of the universities associated with the program. These awards conclude the first evaluation round run entirely at the national level. They are made possible thanks to the generous support of new partners. The next call for proposals will be launched in early 2026, with a submission deadline on 15 May 2026.