The Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel invites applications for a PhD position in the field of organic geochemistry and soil microbiology (https://duw.unibas.ch/en/research-grou...

The University of Iceland is one of the largest employers in Iceland. The university's mission is to conduct academic research and education, a goal that can only be achieved through the continuous en...

Not only are the numbers of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. This is shown by a new study published in the journal “Nature”.

In the 1960s, the Swiss had some of the dirtiest water in Europe. Now, their cities boast pristine rivers and lakes – and other countries are looking to follow their lead

Die Universität Basel ist die älteste Universität der Schweiz und eine Hochschule von internationalem Ruf, die in Forschung und Lehre hervorragende Leistungen erbringt. Das Departement Umweltwissensch...

Die aktuellen Zeiten erfordern Verstand, Zuversicht und Zusammenhalt und Führungspersönlichkeiten, die dafür einstehen. Setze mit deiner Unterschrift ein Zeichen und zeige deine Unterstützung für Robe...

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The public can take part in a survey to decide on the names of two fish species discovered by Bárbara Calegari and her colleagues. In this interview, the biologist explains where they live and how to ...

Das «Wissenschaftsmagazin» erklärt, ordnet ein und kommentiert. Wissenschaft und Forschung gestalten und verändern die Gesellschaft tiefgreifend. Das «Wissenschaftsmagazin» sendet dazu wöchentlich Be...

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizes the importance of equality and diversity in research and innovation. At ETH Zurich, this day of action is also intended to raise awarenes...

20 Wissenschafter bringen in einem offenen Brief an das Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen ihre Sorge über den geplanten Abbau bei der Wissensredaktion zum Ausdruck. Derweil scheint die Kommunikationsabtei...

Elena Gimmi received an ETH Medal for her dissertation on the influence of bacterial “bodyguards” on the co-evolution of the black bean aphid and its natural enemy the parasitoid wasp.

We're looking for: Postdoc position in aquatic microbial ecology (fixed-term for 36 months) (Full or Part Time) • Neuglobsow, Stechlin, Deutschland

Abstract. The Siberian Arctic is warming rapidly, causing permafrost to thaw and altering the biogeochemistry of aquatic environments, with cascading effects on the coastal and shelf ecosystems of the...

Tree researcher Thomas Crowther is seeking to move his laboratory from ETH Zurich, which says it will not renew his contract.

Today, over 60 experts from research, federal and cantonal administration, the police, politics and hospitals are meeting to discuss the current status and future of wastewater monitoring in Switzerla...

Plants and water can mitigate heat in cities. Using Zurich as a case study, Eawag researchers tested a climate model which indicates how large the effect of green and blue spaces is. The model support...

A biography of Kathleen Carpenter, a pioneering freshwater ecologist.