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The genome of 100,000 African species will be decoded

Africa is home to a large part of the world's biodiversity. Many species are native only to this continent. So far, the genome of only a tiny proportion of them has been decoded, but this is an important prerequisite for their protection. The large-scale African BioGenome Project, in which Eawag researchers are also involved, now aims to change this.

Party hard but party safe at the Montreux Jazz Festival

An EPFL PhD student in urban sociology spent four years working at the Montreux Jazz Festival in order to gain insights into how safety and security are managed, both within and around this world-famous event.

Scientists apply genetic methods to linguistics

EPFL scientists have produced a series of maps showing historical migration events, including the migration of mountain farmers native to Upper Valais who began to settle in German-speaking Switzerland in the 13th century, by applying methods from population genetics – but using linguistic data rather than genes.

Horizon Europe: Foreign Affairs Commission calls for negotiations

From the perspective of those involved in education, research and innovation (ERI), Horizon Europe is at the centre of the summer session. Two committees of the Federal Parliament are calling on the Federal Council to act on this issue.

Good science journalism has a cost

Translating research results for society requires resources. Either we pay someone to make it work – or we pay as a society if it turns out not to work.

Visiting the researchers

Research within reach, on the pulse of the time: On 15 May 2022, the new exhibition in the Visitor Centre of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI will be opened to the general public. It shows how the biggest research institute in the ETH Domain – and in Switzerland – addresses the important questions that society is facing, from the energy transition and the fight against cancer to the development of new technologies.

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