News
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"The unique biodiversity of groundwater needs more attention"
Roman Alther and Florian Altermatt have authored a Carte Blanche for the SCNAT.
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How do we save our biodiversity?
Florian Altermatt was interviewed by the Blick science podcast (‘Durchblick’) on the subject of biodiversity.
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Long-term Study on Common Toads
Since the 1980s, one of the longest-running amphibian studies has been conducted on the Scheidegg.
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Jordi Bascompte participated in the 20th Anniversary of the Margalef Prize
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Plant Diversity Enhances Soil Carbon Retention
A new study shows that increasing plant diversity in agriculture can be used to improve the carbon sequestration potential of agricultural soils. As the agricultural sector strives to reduce its carbon footprint, promoting biodiversity in agricultural practices could be the key to more sustainable and climate-friendly food production systems.
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Rapidly Increasing Industrial Activities in the Arctic
More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. On average, 85% of the light-polluted areas are due to industrial activities rather than urban development. According to the international team led by UZH researchers, the results are crucial for sustainable development and nature conservation in this highly vulnerable region.