Super-Earth Secrets: James Webb Telescope Reveals Unexpected Exoplanet Atmosphere
Recent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope have shed light on the enigmatic super-Earth 55 Cancri e, revealing its likely atmosphere composed of gases…
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The University of Bern is a prestigious public university located in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Founded in 1834, it has developed into a comprehensive university offering a broad range of programs across eight faculties, from theology and humanities to natural sciences and medicine. Known for its rigorous academic standards and innovative research, the University of Bern contributes significantly to various scientific fields, including space research, climate science, and biomedical sciences. It hosts several national research centers and is involved in international research projects, including collaborations with institutions such as the European Space Agency. The university is also recognized for its historic and visually striking main building, and it maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, which is reflected in its operations and academic programs.
Cosmic Ray Sheds New Light on 7,000-Year-Old Ancient Greek Settlement
Researchers used dendrochronology and a radiocarbon spike from 5259 BC to date a prehistoric Greek settlement to over 7,000 years ago. This new method enables…
Mystery Solved: The Cosmic Collision That Crafted Pluto’s Heart
The mystery of how Pluto got a giant heart-shaped feature on its surface has finally been solved by an international team of astrophysicists led by…
In Harmonic Rhythm: Deciphering the “Unsolvable Riddle” of a Six-Planet System
An international collaboration between astronomers using the CHEOPS and TESS space satellites, including NCCR PlanetS members from the University of Bern and the University of…
Scientists Reveal: At Which Age Are We at Our Happiest?
An analysis of more than 400 samples sheds light on the progression of subjective well-being throughout a person’s life. When do people reach their peak…
Could We Artificially Dim the Sun Prevent Global Warming?
Using geoengineering techniques, the climate could theoretically be artificially influenced and cooled. Scientists from Bern have now explored the feasibility of halting the melting of…
Previously Unknown Weak Spot in Prostate Cancer Discovered
A previously undiscovered weakness in prostate cancer cells might pave the way for novel treatment strategies for other types of cancer. Globally, prostate cancer stands…
Astronomers Show There Are Four Classes of Planetary Systems
Astronomers have long been aware that planetary systems are not necessarily structured like our solar system. Researchers from the Universities of Bern and Geneva, as…
New Study Significantly Narrows Search for Elusive Dark Matter Particles
An international research team has made significant progress in the search for dark matter with the use of a precision experiment developed at the University…
Climate Change Now Even Affects Our View of the Cosmos
New research reveals how global warming affects astronomy. The clarity of the atmosphere above the site from where the observations are taken has a delicate…
Scientists Are Using the “Dark Matter” of the Human Genome To Help Cure Cancer
Scientists have identified new cancer treatment targets. In Switzerland, cancer is the second-leading cause of death. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the cancer form…
A New, Non-Addictive Painkiller With Fewer Side Effects
A promising new non-opioid painkiller (analgesic) has been discovered, with potentially fewer side effects than other potent painkillers. A team of researchers led by scientists…
Ground-Breaking Number of Brown Dwarfs Discovered
A recent study directly images four new brown dwarfs. Brown dwarfs are mysterious celestial bodies that fall between the heaviest planets and the lightest stars,…
Evidence of Unprecedented Modern Sea-Level Rise Found in Ancient Caves
A geology professor at the University of South Florida has uncovered the influence of the industrial boom on global warming. The early 1900s were a…
Planetary Defense: Study Finds That NASA’s DART Spacecraft Could Obliterate Asteroids
University of Bern researchers simulate planetary defense. The world’s first comprehensive planetary defense test against potential asteroid impacts on Earth is being conducted by NASA…
Long-Term Liquid Water – Required for Life – Could Exist on Planets That Are Very Different From Earth
Liquid water is an important prerequisite for life to develop on a planet. As researchers report in a new study, liquid water could also exist…
Having Strange Dreams? They Might Be Helping Your Brain Learn Better
According to Human Brain Project experts, strange dreams may help your brain learn better According to the National Sleep Foundation, we dream four to six…
Extreme Alien World: Strange Exoplanet Has a Complex and Exotic Atmosphere
An international team including researchers from the University of Bern and the University of Geneva as well as the National Centre of Competence in Research…