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World Biodiversity Forum 2026 – Call for Sessions and Workshops
The World Biodiversity Forum 2026 invites researchers, professionals, artists, and engaged stakeholders from around the world to contribute.
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How Did Complex Life Evolve?
According to evolutionary biologist Jordi Bascompte, the transition from simple prokaryotes to eukaryotic cells was likely the most important step in the history of life on Earth.
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UZH Teaching Award 2025 for Florian Altermatt
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Dr. Florian Altermatt has received the UZH Award for Best Teaching 2025.
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Fungal Resistance in Wheat: Preserving Biodiversity for Food Security
Wheat production is threatened by a major fungal disease: yellow rust.
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Seasonal dynamics of detritus across ecosystems
Leaves Fall in Autumn, Decomposition Lasts All Year – New Study in Current Biology
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The Secret Language of Meerkats
The latest issue of National Geographic (Germany) covers the research of Prof. Marta Manser on meerkat communication.
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New IASC Leadership: Gabriela Schaepman-Strub Elected as Vice-President
Prof. Dr. Gabriela Schaepman-Strub has been elected Vice President of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) for the 2025–2029 term. With 25 member countries, the IASC plays a key role in coordinating Arctic research worldwide — and Switzerland is right at the heart of it.