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Vaccine skepticism in Germany multiplies with novel COVID vaccines
Today, the results of a first representative empirical study of COVID-19 vaccine skeptics - conducted by kENUP Foundation, the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences and the EIB Institute - have been published:
- 13.7 million new vaccine opponents since pandemic onset;
- 90% of these skeptics feel they have no influence over politics;
- while new skeptics could be convinced by facts, long-term anti-vaccinationists appear to be unyielding.
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Le Centre suisse de compétence pour l’intégrité scientifique est opérationnel
Depuis le 1er janvier 2026, la Suisse dispose d’un Centre de compétence pour l’intégrité scientifique, dont la présidence est assurée par le professeur émérite Edwin Constable et la direction par Viviane Premand, docteure en droit. Le Centre de compétence enregistre d’une part les procédures, les sanctions et les mesures relatives à l’intégrité scientifique en Suisse annoncées par les hautes écoles et les institutions du domaine et, d’autre part, épaule les hautes écoles en matière d’intégrité scientifique.
Académie suisse des sciences techniques SATW
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Part 1: "New Space" - The new era of space exploration
The International Space Station (ISS) has shaped space exploration for decades. But its time is running out: it is due to be brought down in a controlled manner in 2030. What comes after that? In this two-part interview series, we talk to SATW expert Deborah Müller about the future of space travel. The first part deals with the major transition from a state-dominated space programme to commercial space travel, the economic opportunities and sustainable innovations such as satellites made of wood.Académie suisse des sciences techniques SATW
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Part 2: Space junk - the dark side of the boom
The commercialisation of space travel opens up new opportunities - but also harbours considerable risks. In this two-part interview series, SATW expert Deborah Müller talks about the future of space travel. The second part deals with the growing threat of space debris, the so-called Kessler syndrome and the innovative solutions that Swiss start-ups are developing.