LASER Zurich: Soil and resilience, climate extremes and microorganisms 

Event Information

When: 23rd November 2025, 16.00–18.00

Where: Hybrid

Onsite at exhibition space:  Maschine 17, Maschinengasse 17, 6330 Cham. ZUG

LIVESTREAMED on ZOOM Meeting ID: 857 9124 5542, Passcode: 371810

The Laser-Talks are in English and the round table discussions are in German or English 

Talks and discussion about our own behaviour, the quality of our soil and the interactions within it. Here artists and scientists provide a deeper look into the world of the underground beneath our feet where organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, earthworms, or arthropods are essential for the health of our soil. How can artists, scientists and the public work together to explore soil, trace its actual composition and reflect on its behaviour, its biodiversity and its reactions to climate change and land use? 

SPEAKERS

Soil Scientist: Dr. Aline Frossard, Eidg. Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft, WSL

Artist: Dorothea Rust, Verein ec(h)o/art (https://swissecho.art/)

Soil Scientist: Ruben Kretzschmar, ETHZ

Filmmaker: Markus Tischner (FAU-DE/Filmmaker)

MODERATORS: Marille Hahne (Filmmaker) and Christoph Küffer (OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, Biologist)

For more Information see https://www.laserzurich.com/talks/upcoming-talks/

SPONSORS:

The Leonardo/ISAST LASERs are a program of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. The mission of the LASERs is to encourage contribution to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building to over 50 cities around the world. To learn more about how our LASER Hosts and to visit a LASER near you please visit our website. @lasertalks