Newsletter April 2025
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April 17, 2025
 
 
WSL seismologist Fabian Walther uses artificial intelligence to develop early warning systems for debris flows. (Photo: Kellenberger Photography)
A geological anomaly as a stroke of luck for research
At the Illgraben debris­flow observa­tion station, WSL researchers are de­veloping early warning systems that combine seismology and artificial in­telligence. A trip to the perhaps most hostile place in Switzerland.

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Camille Goemans, Professor in the Drug-Microbiota Interaction Laboratory at EPFL - 2025 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0
Gut microbiome serves as a “second brain” regulating our bodies
The microorganisms in our gut play an important role in many bodily processes. Researchers at EPFL are investigating how antibiotics and other medications affect the different bacteria in our gut and how these bacteria contribute to antibiotic resistance.

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“Even more cancer patients could benefit from proton therapy”
A newly published book describes how life-saving proton therapy was developed at PSI. Damien Weber explains why the full potential of the method has not yet been exploited.

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Former Swiss Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr, climate researcher Sonia Seneviratne and communication scientist Mike S. Schäfer (from left to right) (Image: Montage ETH Zurich)
Trust is a social bond
How does disinformation impact public trust in science? And can healthy scepticism be a good thing? A debate between climate researcher Sonia Seneviratne, communication scientist Mike S. Schäfer and former Swiss Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr.

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As part of a demand side managed-network, automated building systems communicate directly with energy providers and the power grid. Image: AdobeStock
When buildings plan their own energy demands
Empa researchers have developed a predictive control algorithm that optimizes energy management at building level but without compromising user comfort.

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Filters and heat exchangers can protect infrastructures from clogging by mussels (Photo: Eawag, Linda Haltiner).
Gaining time in the fight against the quagga mussel
To contain the spread of the invasive quagga mussel, Eawag researchers recommend swift action based on comprehensive prevention, early detection and containment.

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Juan Gamella takes a close look at his mini-lab. (Picture: Nicole Davidson / ETH Zurich)
AI in a mini-lab or putting precision to the test
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