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Prix de Quervain 2020: «Das Wissen, das aus der Kälte kam»

Die schweizerische Kommission für Polar- und Höhenforschung der Akademien der Wissenschaften Schweiz hat zusammen mit der Jungfraujochkommission der Schweizerischen Akademie der Naturwissenschaften den diesjährigen Nachwuchs- Forschungspreis Prix De Quervain auf dem Gebiet der Polarforschung vergeben. Prämiert wurde die Doktorarbeit von Dr. Lea Pfäffli, welche sich mit dem Wissen um die Arktis zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts beschäftigt.

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    The SAMS as a bridge between science and society

    For science, for medicine, for society – the SAMS remains true to its motto. But society is changing, and the Academy must evolve with it. What are the practical implications for our activities? In the final newsletter of the year, President Arnaud Perrier shares his personal perspective on this question. We hope you enjoy reading it and wish you a happy holiday season!

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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). 

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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.

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