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Taras Gerya, how can we ensure the long-term survival of human civilisation?
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For geodynamicist Taras Gerya, one thing is clear: our highly developed civilisation is the only one in the entire galaxy and therefore all the more worthy of preservation. To develop approaches for its protection, he has co-founded a new interdisciplinary field of research.?
Robert Riener, does artificial intelligence boost inclusion?
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Artificial intelligence simplifies many areas of our lives. But does it also make the world more inclusive? Robert Riener outlines the requirements for this to succeed.?
Ursula Renold, why is the academic upper-secondary school route overrated?
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For education expert Ursula Renold, a university degree is no longer a guarantee of a successful career. Those who still want to obtain one can confidently start their educational journey with dual vocational education and training program (VET).??
Anthony Patt, how can we boost e-mobility in Switzerland?
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Only a few cars on Swiss roads are purely electric, and the fleet is still growing slowly. New taxes on e-cars are likely to slow down the switch in future. Anthony Patt explains how the mobility transition could nevertheless be accelerated.
Julia Vogt, how do we benefit from doctors using AI?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in medicine. Computer scientist Julia Vogt explains how AI can support doctors and where human expertise remains irreplaceable.
Patrick Rühs, are processed foods unhealthy?
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Industrial food processing is often the target of criticism – unjust criticism, says Patrick Rühs, as many processing steps actually make foods healthier and easier to digest.?
Daniel M?ckli, how can Switzerland maintain its security and prosperity?
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The demise of the rules-based international order is jeopardising Switzerland’s success model, says security expert Daniel M?ckli. He believes the country faces difficult positioning issues.
Giorgio Iemmolo, is learning possible without writing?
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AI chatbots are taking over writing for students and researchers. Linguist Giorgio Iemmolo explains what we are jeopardising in the interest of efficiency gains.
Kerstin Vokinger, how can we keep health insurance premiums under control?
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Surveys indicate that consistently rising health insurance premiums are one of the Swiss population’s top five concerns. Kerstin Vokinger, Professor of Law and Medicine, presents a few potential solutions.?
Olivier Bachmann, would you consider vacationing in the Gulf of Naples this autumn?
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The Gulf of Naples is a geologically highly active region. In the following, Olivier Bachmann, Professor of Volcanology and Magmatic Petrology, assesses the various natural hazards – from supervolcano eruptions to earthquakes.?