News
All you need to know about our project of the century
“Implementing a deep geological repository is a team sport”
An interview with mining engineer Thomas Lautsch about operational safety, culture and implementation.
Nagra News – March 2026
Can radioactive waste be recycled? • Why glacial periods are still relevant for deep geological repositories despite climate change • How harmful are radioactive wastes?
Nagra receives the UND label again
The right balance between private life and work has a high priority for many people. In order to meet this need, Nagra regularly undergoes an external analysis by the «UND» specialist unit.
The Power of Glaciers
Anyone planning a deep geological repository for a million years must know how ice ages affect the subsurface. Glaciologist Urs H. Fischer provides crucial insights with his models.
Rely on Geology Rather Than Relying on New Technology
Can radioactive waste be transformed to make it less hazardous? This question is not new and continues to inspire hopes today. However, transmutation is a demanding process.
Nagra News – February 2026
What the «radiation-eating» fungus is really about • Where radioactive waste is generated
Can a “radiation-eating fungus” solve all our radioactive waste problems?
Chernobyl’s black fungus and frogs captivate scientists and fascinate the internet community. Numerous myths have grown up around the “Chernobyl fungus” –aided by false information and AI-generated images. But what is really behind the phenomenon?
Nagra News – January 2026
What a black swan has to do with the deep geological repository • Already 60 times longer at Nagra than expected • What a tea bag and the deep geological repository have in common
Never a dull moment with Nagra
Uschi Züger-Fankhauser has seen Nagra reach numerous important milestones during her career, but she will never forget 19th November 2024.
9 (purported) alternatives to a deep geological repository
Why do we not just shoot the radioactive waste into space? The answer to this – and other outlandish ideas on how to get rid of our radioactive waste.
What black swans have to do with the deep geological repository
Extensive scientific research is needed before the deep geological repository for radioactive waste can be constructed. Despite our best efforts, however, uncertainties remain. How does Nagra handle these uncertainties?
A deep geological repository requires planning for two types of safety
Safety can vary in type depending on the stage of a project. For the repository, two types of safety are relevant, one of which can even be ensured entirely without the need for human intervention.
Media corner
Find the latest information, images and videos on the project of the century of deep geological disposal here, and contact the Media Office.
Don’t miss any more news. Subscribe to our newsletter now.
By registering, I agree to the privacy policy.
