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‘Life on other planets is of equal value’ – Kathrin Altwegg on the risks, opportunities and limitations of space travel

Astrophysicist Kathrin Altwegg has analysed the chemical composition of a comet using the ROSINA mass spectrometer in Bern and discovered the building blocks of life. In the SRF summer series ‘25 Years of Tagesgespräch’, she caused a stir in July 2026 with her pointed remarks: She questions the scientific value of manned spaceflight, warns of deadly space debris from 2032 onwards, and is convinced that the likelihood of life in space is high. For her, life on Earth and extraterrestrial life are of equal value. In an interview with the SATW, the professor emerita sets out her theories and explains the significance artificial intelligence will have for space research in the future.
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    Appel à contributions : outils pédagogiques pour relier science et partenaires sociétaux

    À la suite de notre l'atelier « Teaching Tools for Bridging Science and Societal Partners », qui s'est tenu le 23 juin 2026 à Berne, la group de projet “Innovative Teaching” de la Jeune Académie Suisse, en collaboration avec le réseau de recherche transdisciplinaire (td-net), invite les enseignant·e·s et formateur·rice·s à soumettre des outils pédagogiques destinés à venir compléter la boîte à outils td-net, qui regroupe des méthodes et outils pour la coproduction de connaissances.

  • Académie Suisse des Sciences Médicales ASSM

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    Rendre durable la durabilité en santé

    Le 17 novembre 2026, le Consortium ETHICH (Ecological Transformation of Healthcare in Switzerland), fondé par l’ASSM, organise le 4e Forum suisse pour la durabilité du système de santé. Les inscriptions et l’appel à projets sont ouverts.

  • Académie suisse des sciences techniques SATW

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    ‘I’m committed to ensuring that others can make free choices’ – Eleonore Poli talks about space, innovation and the power of role models

    Eleonore Poli, an engineer and materials scientist based in Neuchâtel, is investigating how space technologies can be utilised on Earth, whilst simultaneously preparing for her own spaceflight. As an analogue astronaut, she has already completed several simulation missions under extreme conditions. Alongside her research, she volunteers as a mentor with Swiss TecLadies, the SATW’s national programme for promoting young talent, which encourages young women to pursue careers in mathematics, engineering, natural sciences and technology (STEM). In this interview, she talks about her visions for the future of space travel and explains why role models are so important for younger generations.
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