Phytoplankton apply the onion skin principle
Like an onion To their surprise, they discovered that the concentration of fucoxanthin increases much more sharply near…
AI and extended reality help to preserve built cultural heritage
Climate-resilient restoration strategies When it comes to restoring historic buildings, the current guiding principle is to preserve as…
Simulating cloud conditions for more accurate climate models
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods and shifting monsoon patterns, are becoming more frequent globally. To assess…
ETH Zurich inaugurates campus in Germany
With its new Heilbronn Campus, ETH Zurich is building a long-term strategic bridge to Germany and the European…
Günther Dissertori to become next President of ETH Zurich
The change will see one physicist taking over from another and the deputy becoming President. The Federal Council’s…
Twelve top research projects win millions in European funding
The Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) are some of the most prestigious research funding that…
A mini-implant for better vision
Millions of people around the world are affected by keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder where the cornea thins…
New drug could slow the development of Alzheimer’s
“Compound 10” is how Ursula Quitterer refers to the chemical compound that her team has developed and which…
“Learn from history and demolish as few buildings as possible”
How does more compact construction affect living space per resident?The amount of floor space per person has risen…
From confectioners to robots – Tor Alva in Mulegns is unveiled
Digital craftsmanship The form of the structure is reminiscent of an ornate layered cake – a reference to…
“Our students learn to keep going after they make mistakes”
What do students themselves think of the Student Project House experience?One student described his time at the Student…
“Protecting our knowledge means protecting our academic freedom”
ETH Zurich has had a specialised export control office in place for some time and systematically carries out…