Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next 22.02.2023 Volunteers collect Saharan dust 'Citizen scientists' provided vital support to SLF researchers as part of the project. 16.02.2023 Measuring the water in permafrost The SLF Permafrost research group is exploring new ways to measure the increasing water content in permafrost triggered by climate change. 14.02.2023 Training for avalanche experts from many countries Last week SLF researchers shared their knowledge about avalanches with practitioners from numerous countries. A picture gallery. 11.02.2023 Science careers for girls On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we interviewed teenage girls who aspire to a technical or scientific profession. 10.02.2023 «We have to act as role models.» International day of women in science: scientist Manuela Brunner discusses her experiences in a male-dominated scientific environment. 31.01.2023 Could the lack of snow signal drought in 2023? A 50-year comparison shows that drought deficits are increasing in Switzerland due to a lack of snow. 18.01.2023 SLF becomes WMO's Snow Monitoring Competence Centre The appointment will give the SLF, with its high-quality infrastructure, a leading international role within the WMO. 09.01.2023 Season 2021/22 with little snow Negative record in the south, avalanche situation comparatively calm, fewer avalanche accidents – winter report 21/22 (German). 29.12.2022 Can Switzerland go "renewable"? Our country has abundant renewable energy resources: but how can - and will - they be used? Find out in the new DIAGONAL magazine. 28.12.2022 Avalanche danger in Europe The avalanche warning services in Europe EAWS now publish an interactive map of the avalanche situation in Europe, from Svalbard to Sicily. 21.12.2022 Wind-solar facilities in the Alps armasuisse Real Estate is planning one of the first hybrid wind-solar farms above the Lukmanier Pass. The SLF analysed the location. 13.12.2022 Avalanche accidents of the past 20 years On this interactive map, the SLF lists all avalanche accidents since 2002, including the avalanche warning level published. 08.12.2022 50 years of recording storm damage in Switzerland The storm damage database turns 50. It serves as a basis for planning protective measures and raising awareness among politicians and population. 06.12.2022 Avalanche bulletin with hazard map The avalanche bulletin appears again with the interactive hazard map, now with the indication of the subdivisions. 29.11.2022 Avalanche detection with fibre optic cables Existing fibre optic telecoms cables could be used to monitor avalanches in the field. 28.11.2022 Subdivision of danger levels in the avalanche bulletin Starting this winter, the SLF avalanche bulletin is stating whether the danger is towards the low end, in the middle or at the top end of the reported level. 24.11.2022 Finding the pulse of avalanches and volcanoes The SLF is investigating the destructive pulsating flows in powder avalanches. This work will also benefit research into volcanoes. 18.11.2022 New teaching content on avalanche prevention Mountain/tour guides and skiing instructors learnt about the latest avalanche prevention tools and methods at the Avalanches Forum. 15.11.2022 17 goals for a better world The Sustainable Development Goals are intended to lead into a sustainable future. Read what WSL is contributing in the new DIAGONAL magazine. 07.11.2022 Climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh WSL has long been researching the effects of climate change and seeking solutions to mitigate them. More in our «Focus» tab. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next