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Research 12.09.2024
Rock boccia on the slope
Rock boccia on the slope

SLF researchers are investigating how artificial stones move on rough ground in order to improve hazard indication maps.

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Ein künstlicher Block kollidiert mit einem natürlichen: Die Steinschlag-Experimente sollen wichtige Erkenntnisse liefern, um Computersimulationen und Gefahrenhinweiskarten zu verbessern. (Foto: Roman Oester / SLF)
 
Research 10.09.2024
Happy research
Happy research

The SLF researches permafrost and snow in the Himalayan state of Bhutan and works with the local population to develop measures to combat climate-related risks.

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Historische Bauten des College of Natural Ressources, der Fakultät für natürliche Rohstoffe der Königlichen Universität von Bhutan in Lobesa. (Foto: Pema Eden / CNR-RUB)
 
Research 03.09.2024
Blue-green biodiversity: recognise, conserve, promote
Blue-green biodiversity: recognise, conserve, promote

The results of the ‘Blue-Green Biodiversity’ (BGB) joint research initiative will be presented at the Special Info Day on 3 September.

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Research 30.07.2024
Lasers for more road safety
Lasers for more road safety

This winter, the SLF tested a new system to better assess the risk of avalanches on traffic routes.

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Research
22.10.2024
Beim Bergsturz in Brienz vom 16. Juni 2023 wälzten sich 1,2 Millionen Tonnen Gestein ins Tal. (Foto: Geopraevent)

Internet glass fibers measure rockfall in Brienz

A new monitoring method uses existing fiber optic cables to measure earth movements, report WSL and ETH Zurich.

Services and products
18.09.2024

Il dschember - purtret d'ün bös-ch da god da muntogna

The WSL Fact sheet on the biology, ecology, genetics and future prospects of the Swiss stone pine is now also available in Romansh.

In the media
04.09.2024
Julien Bota bei der Feldarbeit am Jakobshorn neben einer Erwärmungskammer. Foto: Léon Lepesant / SLF)

Hidden interactions

SLF researcher Julien Bota writes in the Bündner Woche about alpine plants and their inconspicuous herbivores.

Research
02.09.2024
Erstellen eines Profils am Schneeblock. Der Block wird zackenförmig profiliert, um die später aufgelegten Eigengewichte zu tragen. (Foto: Matthias Spieler)

Slope inclination and anticracks in the snow

Progress for avalanche forecasting: New experimental method shows how fractures spread in weak layers in the snow.

Logbook
29.08.2024
Provisorische Küche auf dem Gletscher: Für Nudeln mit Sosse reicht es. (Foto: Patricia Asemann)

The spirit of the glacier

SLF doctoral student Patricia Asemann writes about her work on the Silvretta glacier, melting ice, falling winds and pasta with pesto.

Events
20.08.2024

Training course «Practice meets science» – register now

From 17 to 21 February 2025, SLF will once more organise an advanced training course on snow and avalanches in English.

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10 October 2024

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