Wenn Klimaziele, landwirtschaftliche Anforderungen, Umweltverschmutzung und wirtschaftliche Ziele zusammenkommen, stehen Kantone vor komplexen Herausforderungen, so auch in der Ostschweiz.

The dominant model through which international relations are done today – multilateralism – is undeniably in crisis. The numerous criticisms of the model coalesce around two main concerns: structural inequality and political impotence, with the latter stemming in part from the former. The dynamics of international cooperation are changing; the multilateral model inherited from the post-World War II era is in crisis; new forms of collaboration are emerging. These themes were e

Democracy today stands at a crossroads. While society, technology, and communication are evolving at breakneck speed, democratic institutions in many places seem stuck in another era. Yet we already live in a reality that is global, networked, and digital – one that calls for new forms of participation. What does democracy mean in the digital age – and how do we want to shape it together? The Growing Gap Between Society and Politics This discrepancy is increasingly breeding f

This opinion piece argues that much of the West’s energy transition can no longer count on politics. And, crucially, it no longer has to.

Rare earth elements, so hidden and so critical, seem to be quietly ruling our world. Add to that a market strained by geopolitical tensions, a context that appears to jeopardize the transition to sustainable fossil-free energy. Wouldn’t it be great if bacteria could help us break free from these troubles?

In a world increasingly dominated by short-form content, science needs a new marketing strategy. Can scientific short-form content be both fun and factual without comprising credibility?

Inside each of us lies a vibrant, unseen world—a community of trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, protozoa)—working behind the scenes to keep us healthy.

For every 10 apartments built in Switzerland every year, one is torn down. Construction and demolition contribute 1/3 of Switzerland’s carbon emissions and over 80% of its waste annually. Academics and industry actors alike are convinced there is a more sustainable future for the construction sector – but how can we get there?

Adam Smith, hailed as the father of modern economics, is often inseparable from the idea of the “invisible hand”. The invisible hand is widely understood as a metaphor illustrating how individual actions may unintentionally benefit society as a whole. However, to fully grasp this concept, we must take a step back from modern interpretations and revisit the contexts in which Adam Smith used the term.

Popkultur ist ein mächtiges aber wenig genutztes Werkzeug in der Vermittlung von wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen. Ein Beispiel findet sich in einer Sammlung von Hip-Hop Songs, welche das Ziel hatte über AIDS aufzuklären.