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Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Severe melting of glaciers despite heavy snowfall at high altitudes
After the extreme circumstances encountered in 2022 and 2023, no relief is in sight for Swiss glaciers. Despite exceptionally large volumes of snow during the winter, a combination of temperatures in July and August that at times reached record levels and dust from the Sahara resulted in a loss of 2.5% of the glacier volume. This was reported by the Swiss Commission for Cryosphere Observation of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) on Tuesday.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Strengthening self-determination through advance care planning
What happens if we lose our capacity to make decisions due to accident or illness? Advance care planning (ACP) means addressing such questions beforehand in order to preserve self-determination and autonomy even when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. In the main article of the SAMS Bulletin, Prof. Miodrag Filipovic explains why ACP goes beyond the traditional advance directive.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Public consultation: Advance care planning for emergency situations
Medical emergencies require swift action. At the same time the patient’s wishes must be taken into account, for example the wish not to be resuscitated or transferred to a hospital. To provide clarity in such situations, a national expert group has developed the concept «Advance care planning (ACP) for emergency situations». The concept is under public consultation until the end of February 2026.
Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW
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Ricercare, stupire, dare forma al futuro - uno straordinario TecDay al Liceo di Lugano 3
Venerdì 21 novembre 2025, il Liceo cantonale di Lugano 3 ha vissuto al ritmo della scienza e della tecnica: circa 700 studentesse e studenti hanno partecipato a 47 moduli appassionanti e interattivi attorno alle discipline MINT (matematica, informatica, scienze naturali e tecnica).