Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
Medicine for the healthy? Analyses and recommendations for the handling of «Human Enhancement» (in German)
Unter dem Stichwort «Human Enhancement» werden medizinische Interventionen diskutiert, die sich nicht auf die Therapie von Krankheiten, sondern auf eine Verbesserung nichtpathologischer Merkmale richten. Dabei werden zahlreiche ethische und gesellschaftliche Fragen aufgeworfen.
Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. Nikola Biller-Andorno, lic. iur. Michelle Salathé, Dr. phil. Jan-Christoph Heilinger, Prof. Dr. med. lic. phil. Iris Ritzmann, Prof. Dr. Anne Waldschmidt & M.Sc., Ph.D. Regula Ott
Swiss Young Academy SYA
Compassionate Science - Integrating Empathy and Compassion in Research
This report explores how empathy and compassion shape research practices across disciplines. Drawing on a review of existing literature and illustrative examples from early-career researchers, it shows that empathy and compassion are not abstract ideals but practical dimensions of research that can influence study design, relationships, data interpretation, and knowledge translation. Across fields, integrating these dimensions can strengthen trust, deepen understanding, improve collaboration, and enhance ethical reflexivity.
Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences a+
STEM 2026: Where Switzerland stands today
Twelve years on from the first STEM Youth Barometer, the new 2026 edition reveals that interest in STEM has remained largely stable, stereotypes persist, and women underestimate their own abilities. At the same time, the findings are more nuanced than expected and point to clear areas for improvement.
Swiss Academy of Sciences SCNAT
Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development
This factsheet maps the sustainability links of commodity trade, identifies knowledge gaps, and outlines options for commodity hubs, including Switzerland, to reduce economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.