Knowledge Centre
Here, you can find scientifically sound information on the topic of radioactive waste and its safe disposal.
“Implementing a deep geological repository is a team sport”
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?
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.
The repository protects drinking water in the long term
The protection of groundwater is one of the most important tasks in connection with the disposal of radioactive waste. The Opalinus Clay is central to the solution.
The Opalinus Clay – indispensable to the safety of the deep geological repository
The deep geological repository for Switzerland’s radioactive waste is to be constructed in the Opalinus Clay. This clay rock is highly suitable for three good reasons.
Why Nördlich Lägern? The 13 site selection criteria
Nagra's siting proposal is based on 13 criteria. We will outline them to you here – and our CEO, Matthias Braun, will explain their relevance.
Yellow drums and bright neon fuel rods? What our radioactive waste really looks like
Radioactive waste comes in many shapes and sizes. When it comes to what it really looks like, however, popular culture tends to be misleading...
Why Northern Switzerland?
All three regions investigated in detail by Nagra are located in Northern Switzerland. Why is this corner of the country more suitable than others?
Joining forces to dispose of radioactive waste
Together with scientists from all over the world, we conduct research at the Swiss underground research laboratories and in other scientific institutes in Switzerland and abroad.
Offers for schools
Radioactive waste must be safely contained for up to one million years. But is there even a solution that can remain safe for such a long time period?
Our organisation at a glance
We are a Cooperative with our head office in Wettingen in Canton Aargau.
Why Nördlich Lägern after all?
The additional investigations paid off: Nagra gives the Nördlich Lägern siting region top marks. What has changed since 2015, when Nagra wanted to shelve this region?