Mitigating the consequences of heavy rainfall with Blue-Green Infrastructure

Environment - Oct 10
Environment

During heavy rainfall, sewage systems are frequently overloaded, leading to untreated wastewater being discharged into surface waters. Modelling techniques used by researchers now show that the volume of such combined sewer overflows could more than triple as a result of climate change However, these studies also reveal that this increase could be avoided through the use of Blue-Green Infrastructure, such as infiltration basins, retention ponds, and porous pavements.

A stiff material that stops vibrations and noise

Materials Science

Materials researchers have created a new composite material that combines two incompatible properties: stiff yet with a high damping capacity.

Pharmacology - Oct 9

Tiny antibodies to fight the dangerous effects of opioids

Pharmacology

Researchers have discovered molecules capable of limiting the side effects of opioids by blocking the receptor responsible for their action.

Environment - Oct 10

How personal care products affect indoor air quality

An EPFL study has revealed the impact of five common personal care products when they're used in enclosed spaces. Surprisingly, when they come into contact with ozone, the products spark chemical reactions generating new air pollutants.

Study examines the impact of anti-gender policies on those affected

How does the increasingly heated public discourse on feminist and LGBTIQ+ issues affect individuals and communities in everyday life? What difficulties do they face in Germany and how do they confront them? The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts investigated these questions as part of the European Horizon project RESIST.

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Materials Science - 09.10
Faculty Position in Surface and lnterface Science & Tribology EPFL, Lausanne
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Associate Professor of Educational Testing University of Luxembourg
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Associate Professor in Educational Science University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
Pedagogy - 04.10
Associate Professor in Cognitive Psychology and Inclusive Education University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland - SUPSI
Education - 03.10
Dozentin / Dozent mit Leitungsfunktion in der Weiterbildung 50 -80% Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft
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