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Eine neue WSL-Strategie, SNF-Förderbeiträge für zwei grosse Projekte und ein neuer Direktor: Das war das Jahr 2024 der WSL – neben weiteren Infos, Fakten und Zahlen nachzulesen im soeben erschienenen Geschäftsbericht 2024: www.wsl.ch/de/publikati... #Forschung #Umweltforschung

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#SLF researchers are training specialists from #India to use #satellite data and computer models to identify impending #naturalhazards and areas that could be affected. More information about this #SDC supported project: www.slf.ch/en/news/sate... 📷️ I. Rashid / J. Munch #CERC #RAMMS

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Visit from #Kyrgyzstan at the #SLF: Last week, Kyrgyz representatives of the #winter #tourism sector stopped in Davos to get to know the SLF and opportunities for cooperation between public and private institutions. Many thanks for the visit! @helvetas-ch.bsky.social 📷️ J. Bettzieche

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#SLF #WhiteRisk app in a new look now available! 👉️ Updated interface: new design for the White Risk app 👉️ Everything more accessible: simpler to operate, clearer processes, more details 👉️ New e-learning feature: seven lessons with exercises now available in the app More: www.slf.ch/en/news/whit...

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Wenig Schnee in tiefen Lagen, viel in der Höhe, überdurchschnittliche Unfallzahlen – der Winterbericht 2023/24 enthält ausführliche Details über diesen Gleitschneewinter: www.slf.ch/de/lawinenbu... 📷️ P. Fardel #SLF #SLFDavos #Schnee #Lawinen #Winterbericht

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#Snow -free slopes at 1,900 m.a.s.l.: #SLF biologist @christianrixen.bsky.social explains in an interview the consequences for #plants, why late frost becomes a risk and what that means for the #blueberry harvest (and blueberry pie!): www.slf.ch/en/news/snow... 📷️ Veronika Stöckli #CERC

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Last week, the 9th edition of the @egu.eu #SnowScienceWinterSchool took place in Col du Lautaret (France). Of course, digging snow profiles was also on the program, for example to characterize the microstructure of snow using modern techniques. 📷️ B. Walter #SLF #snow #winter

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Harvesting snow at the SLF: Thanks to our snow maker, we can conduct experiments with nature-identical snow regardless of the season and weather – and always with the same quality. More about the snow maker: www.slf.ch/en/about-the... #SLF #SLFDavos #snow #snowmaker #research

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#SLF scientist Sergi González-Herrero has finished his Antarctic expedition. In his last blog post from #Antarctica he reports about the last installments for his #research and about saying goodbye to an awesome workplace. Read the blog post now: www.slf.ch/en/news/the-... 📷 Sergi Gonzàlez-Herrero

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#SLF scientist Sergi González-Herrero is in the final spurt of his Antarctic expedition. In his latest blog post, he reports on #climatechange in #Antarctica and meteorological measurements with sounding balloons. Read the blog post now: www.slf.ch/en/news/clim... 🎥 Sergi Gonzàlez-Herrero

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🔬 ProClim (part of @scnat.ch) is looking for #posters! Each Swiss #GlobalChange Day is an opportunity to reward posters in several categories: Atmosphere/Hydrosphere, Geosphere/Biosphere & Human Dimensions/Sustainability. Submit your work now for the #SGCD25 Poster Award 👉 proclim.ch/id/92NZ5

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Save the date: 50 Jahre Forschungsfläche #Stillberg, Davos 13. September 2025 1975 pflanzten #WSL und #SLF am Stillberg 92'000 Bäume, um den #Schutzwald zu erforschen. Zum Jubiläum öffnen wir unsere Forschungsfläche für alle! Infos: www.slf.ch/stillberg50 📷️ E. Dimitrov / W. Schönenberger / C. Rixen

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Become Head of the research unit #Snow #Avalanches and #Prevention at the #SLF! The unit's aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the release, flow behavior and impact of avalanches to improve forecasting, protection and risk management. All info: apply.refline.ch/273855/1707/... 📷 P. Weber

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Jetzt anmelden für das internationale Seminar "Lawinen und Recht", das vom 11. bis 13. Juni 2025 in Davos stattfindet. Alle Infos und Link zur Anmeldung: www.slf.ch/de/ueber-das... #SLF #SLFDavos #Lawine #Recht #Sicherheit 📷️ Rega

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Einige Alpenregionen haben derzeit ein #Altschneeproblem. Weshalb dieses so tückisch ist, erklärt ein SLF-Experte.🏔️❄️ #Bergwelt #Schweiz #Lawinen #Winter #Alpen

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#Forschung an die Öffentlichkeit bringen – als Medienverantwortliche/r am SLF in #Davos! Und dies in einem alpinen Umfeld rund um #Schnee, #Naturgefahren und den #Gebirgsraum. Jetzt bewerben: apply.refline.ch/273855/1699/... #SLF #SLFDavos #CERC #Medien #Media 📷️ R. Oester

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🚨 #OpenCall The call for SPI Flagship Initiatives is open! 💡 A unique #FundingOpportunity for Swiss-based researchers to submit a multi-annual & multidisciplinary research project. ✍️ Pre-proposals deadline: 30 Apr 2025 💻Info events: 6 & 11 Feb 🔗 swisspolar.ch/spi-funding-...

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In blog post 5 from #Antacrtica, Sergi Gonzàlez Herrero from #SLF describes his work installing instruments on a 30-meter high tower. Major goal achieved: www.slf.ch/en/news/work... 🎥 S. González-Herrero⁠ @recercaenaccio.bsky.social

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In the latest blog post, #SLF scientist Sergi Gonzàlez Herrero explains why he is in #Antarctica in the first place and what exactly he is doing there: www.slf.ch/en/news/lets... 🎥 S. González-Herrero⁠ @recercaenaccio.bsky.social

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Snow depths are currently below average almost everywhere. However, as the graph shows, they can still increase even in winters with little snow. Graph: Snow depth trends in the five winters with the least snow on the Weissfluhjoch (including the current winter in 5th place) 🧵 1/3

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#Avalanche prevention at the #SLF: yesterday, the second class of the #SAMD (Schweizerische Alpine Mittelschule Davos) dealt intensively with the topic of avalanche danger off the slopes. The visit to the SLF focused on exciting insights and practical exercises. #WhiteRisk 📷️ C. Accola

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❄️A la base Princess Elizabeth, a l'Antàrtida, tot és zero emissions. Turbines elèctriques, plaques solars, aïllament fan que no calgui calefacció. Vols saber com s'hi viu? Segueix el diari de recerca de científic Sergi González al nostre portal. 👉https://tuit.cat/Jgl08 @slfdavos.bsky.social

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#SLF obtains patent for #SnowImager: This device analyses the #snowpack faster and more objectively than a human creating a traditional #snow profile. The data helps to warn against #naturalhazards such as #avalanches and #floods. More: www.slf.ch/en/news/slf-... 📷️ B. Augsburger / Davos Instruments

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#Job in #Davos: Das Kommunikationsteam des #SLF sucht eine/n Medienverantwortliche/n! Zusätzlich gehört bei dieser spannenden Stelle das Besucherwesen zu den Aufgaben. Alle Infos: apply.refline.ch/273855/1699/... #Medien #Kommunikation @wslresearch.bsky.social

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Machine Learning meets Geology: ETH Ambassador Paulina about her internship at @slfdavos.bsky.social and her work on advanced fracture identification in borehole imagery.

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How do herbivores and fungal pathogens shape plant communities in a changing climate? Learn how we’re investing this experimentally on our @bugnet.bsky.social field sites in Davos. 🌱 🌐 youtu.be/3zJhOJqYkcg?... @slfdavos.bsky.social

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Want to join or learn more about BugNet? Join our BugNet info meeting with @annekempel.bsky.social online on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 9am CET or 3pm CET. Register here for the info meeting: www.bug-net.org 🌱 🌐

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BugNet is growing! Explore our field sites and collaborator network here: www.bug-net.org/collaborators/

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A Zero-Emission Antarctic Station: In today's #logbook entry, #SLF scientist Sergi González-Herrero introduces the #research station in #Antarctica and reports on the preparations for his measuring station: www.slf.ch/en/news/a-ze... 📷 S. González-Herrero @recercaenaccio.bsky.social

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❄️Vols descobrir com la recerca des de l'Antàrtida ajuda a entendre el canvi climàtic? Segueix el Diari de Recerca que el científic Sergi González publica al portal @recercaenaccio.bsky.social i acompanya'l en aquesta aventura científica. recercaenaccio.cat/expedicions @slfdavos.bsky.social

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Starting 2025 with a small conference - nice to present our work on RGV at the DACH permafrost conference @slfdavos.bsky.social!

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After two inspiring workshops at the #SLF and a cozy get-together at the #Strelaalp yesterday, the 15th DACH #Permafrost Conference with over 90 participants and 76 scientific contributions has officially begun today. #CERC #graubünden 📷 @s-weber.bsky.social

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Drip, drip, drip: the #SLF “produced” a 600 kg block of #ice in the cold lab for an exhibition on #glacier melting by students from the FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences. The ice is melting since December 18, 2024 - and to the students' astonishment, it is still dripping today.

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#Job alert: At the #SLF in #Davos, we currently have the following vacancies: - PhD student airborne #snow metamorphism - Group leader #maintenance services - #Finance specialist Check this website for more information: apply.refline.ch/273855/searc...

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SLF scientist Sergi González-Herrero is conducting research in Antarctica for two months. He reports regularly from there - the first two blog articles are already online: www.slf.ch/en/about-the... #SLF #SLFDavos #snow #wind #antarctica #research 📷️ S. González-Herrero

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#Job alert: The #SLF Snow Physics research group is looking for a #PhD student who will carry out #wind tunnel experiments in the cold lab to study airborne #snow metamorphism. All information: apply.refline.ch/273855/1684/...

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Wind tunnel experiments conducted by the #SLF show how #snow crystals change in the #wind. The findings could force #climate researchers to adjust their models – particularly in the polar regions, where snow transport by strong winds is widespread. More: www.slf.ch/en/news/gone... 🎥 B. Kittl

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The first sensors are installed and I am looking forward to better understanding drivers in river water temperature! This fieldwork is part of my PhD at @slfdavos.bsky.social with @manuelaibrunner.bsky.social ! Video by: Eduardo Muñoz-Castro #riheat #watertemperatures

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Finalement en français : Avalanches - le livre Le guide pratique: des connaissances fondées sur avalanches pour les randonneurs à ski ou en raquettes et les freeriders - pour un hiver sûr. Plus d'informations : www.slf.ch/fr/publicati... #SLF #avalanche #neige #hiver

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#SLF researchers have used #satellite data to optimize their models, which they use to predict how much #snow there is and when and where it will melt. This progress is important in order to be able to warn of #floods and inundations in good time. More details: www.slf.ch/en/news/more...

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#Permafrost temperatures in Europe's mountain regions are rising steadily, in some cases by more than 1 °C over the last decade. The results of a new #SLF study show larger and faster changes than before: www.slf.ch/en/news/moun... #CERC #Permafrost 📷️ J. Nötzli / @jeannettenoetzli.bsky.social

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🏆 Last night, the #PrixDeQuervain 2024 was officially presented to Amy R. Macfarlane during a ceremony in Bern. Earlier this year, the researcher was rewarded for her innovative doctoral dissertation at @ethzurich.bsky.social & @slfdavos.bsky.social ➡️ scnat.ch/en/id/4kHNX

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The current #snow depths in Switzerland are well below average - this is particularly unusual for altitudes above 2000 metres. Precipitation in the coming days will hopefully change this picture. More about the snow situation (German): www.slf.ch/de/lawinenbu... Map: whiterisk.ch/en/condition...

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What do #SLF researchers do in summer? For example, they are investigating #insect diversity and the interactions between #plants and living organisms. There are two videos about this on our website: slf.ch/en/news/of-p... #CERC #biodiversity #climatechange

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More wet #snow #avalanches, fewer dry avalanches: an #SLF analysis shows how #climatechange will affect the #avalanche situation in #Switzerland by the end of the century. For more information check the news article: slf.ch/en/news/more... 🎥 J.-L. Lugon

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A #SLF study shows that #water temperatures in European mountain rivers have been rising for decades due to #climatechange. Current forecasting models have so far ignored important causes of the rise in temperature. Further info: slf.ch/en/news/hot-... #CERC 📷 A. van Hamel

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