Researchers at the University of Bern have been able to show that simple measures to promote biodiversity, such as the installation of branch and stone piles, boost stoat populations in agricultural areas in Switzerland. This is particularly true if the measures are professionally supervised, planned and coordinated. These results provideContinuar Leyendo
Bern, Jan 27, 2026.- A new study led by the University of Bern has discovered a large number of bright streaks, also known as «lineae», on Mercury, which are presumably caused by the outgassing of volatile material from the planet’s interior. This indicates that Mercury is not a dead planet,Continuar Leyendo
When people perceive artificial intelligence as replacing human labour, trust in democracy and political participation decline Vienna, Jan 26, 2026.- Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our society and economy. A new study shows that the majority of people believe that artificial intelligence is displacing more human labour than it isContinuar Leyendo
The mpox virus appears to be circulating silently in parts of Nigeria, in many cases without the symptoms typically associated with the disease, according to new research led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and partners in Nigeria. The findings may have implications for controlling the spread of theContinuar Leyendo
First spotted in the early 1800s, the Helix Nebula has become one of the most iconic planetary nebulas in the sky as it’s recognised for its striking, ring-like shape. One of the closest planetary nebulas to Earth, it has become a favourite among astronomers using ground- and space-based telescopes toContinuar Leyendo
Astronomers have spotted one of the oldest ‘dead’ galaxies yet identified, and found that a growing supermassive black hole can slowly starve a galaxy rather than tear it apart. Cambrigde, Jan 16, 2026.- The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used data from the James Webb Space Telescope andContinuar Leyendo
A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a new Cambridge-led trial has found. Cambrigde, Jan 09, 2026.- A low dose of megestrol acetate (a synthetic version of progesterone) has already been proven as a treatment toContinuar Leyendo
New research from the Institute of Psychology at the University of Bern sheds light on why most people believe that women and men differ in their personalities and skills. The team evaluated data from various countries at two points in time: 1995 and 2023. This study reveals that the strengthContinuar Leyendo
A team using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a new type of astronomical object —a starless, gas-rich, dark-matter cloud that is considered a “relic” or remnant of early galaxy formation. Nicknamed “Cloud-9,” this is the first confirmed detection of such an object in the Universe. The finding furthersContinuar Leyendo
At its Ministerial Council meeting, the European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the RAMSES mission. The joint mission by ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA will investigate the flyby of the asteroid «Apophis» by Earth in April 2029. The University of Bern is involved in the mission withContinuar Leyendo
