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’His mathematical intelligence was unparalleled’
John von Neumann was one of the most important mathematicians and computer pioneers of the 20th century - and an ETH alumnus.
John von Neumann was one of the most important mathematicians and computer pioneers of the 20th century - and an ETH alumnus.
Crowdfunding with volume decline for the first time
Financing via the internet recorded a volume decline of 16 percent to a total of CHF 662 million in 2022.
Financing via the internet recorded a volume decline of 16 percent to a total of CHF 662 million in 2022.
’We want to make sure that nanomedicine can advance more rapidly.’
Nanomedicine involves packaging drugs in microscopic particles to make them more effective.
Nanomedicine involves packaging drugs in microscopic particles to make them more effective.
Animals in scientific research and alternative methods
The first 'National Day for Laboratory Animals' will be held on 10 June 2023. In Switzerland, information stands will be set up in Zurich, Basel and Fribourg.
The first 'National Day for Laboratory Animals' will be held on 10 June 2023. In Switzerland, information stands will be set up in Zurich, Basel and Fribourg.
Wyss Center partners with ALBA network
Geneva, Switzerland - The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering, an independent, non-profit, research organization that innovates and accelerates technologies and therapies to transform the lives
Geneva, Switzerland - The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering, an independent, non-profit, research organization that innovates and accelerates technologies and therapies to transform the lives
Energy security in a climate-neutral Switzerland is possible
Security of energy supply in a fossil-free Switzerland is feasible and affordable according to a new white paper from an expert group at the Energy Science Center.
Security of energy supply in a fossil-free Switzerland is feasible and affordable according to a new white paper from an expert group at the Energy Science Center.
A piece of Empa on your wrist
Empa research helps Swiss watches to glow in the dark: The luminescent material Swiss Super-LumiNova, which was refined at Empa, now adorns the hands and dials of a number of wristwatches, including the MoonSwatch collection from Swatch and Omega.
Empa research helps Swiss watches to glow in the dark: The luminescent material Swiss Super-LumiNova, which was refined at Empa, now adorns the hands and dials of a number of wristwatches, including the MoonSwatch collection from Swatch and Omega.
From robotic fish to artificial muscles
Bachelor's students at ETH Zurich were given a year to turn their original ideas into finished products.
Bachelor's students at ETH Zurich were given a year to turn their original ideas into finished products.
Eawag technology at the Venice Biennale of Architecture
On Saturday, 20 May, the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice opened its doors. In the German pavilion, which focuses on building in existing contexts and the recycling economy, also the Nutrient Harvester developed at Eawag is demonstrated.
On Saturday, 20 May, the 18th Biennale of Architecture in Venice opened its doors. In the German pavilion, which focuses on building in existing contexts and the recycling economy, also the Nutrient Harvester developed at Eawag is demonstrated.
The state of play on public research funding
Scientific research in advanced economies heavily relies on public funding. Since World War II, governments have invested significant resources in advancing scientific knowledge, developing useful technologies, and enhancing skills.
Scientific research in advanced economies heavily relies on public funding. Since World War II, governments have invested significant resources in advancing scientific knowledge, developing useful technologies, and enhancing skills.
’We’re turning two neighbours into an exhibition’
Karin Sander, ETH Zurich Professor of Architecture and Art, and Philip Ursprung, ETH Zurich Professor of the History of Art and Architecture, are curating the Swiss pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale.
Karin Sander, ETH Zurich Professor of Architecture and Art, and Philip Ursprung, ETH Zurich Professor of the History of Art and Architecture, are curating the Swiss pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale.
Why the Swiss are shipping CO 2 to Iceland
Yesterday, Swiss President Alain Berset toured the Carbfix plant in Iceland and visited the facilities where the pilot project "DemoUpCARMA" is implemented.
Yesterday, Swiss President Alain Berset toured the Carbfix plant in Iceland and visited the facilities where the pilot project "DemoUpCARMA" is implemented.
’It’s fun but not a game’
Professor Wendelin Stark and Nevena Paunovic were both chemistry Olympians. In 2023, they will return to the Olympiad in new roles: the former as the head of the IChO Scientific Committee and the latter as a startup founder.
Professor Wendelin Stark and Nevena Paunovic were both chemistry Olympians. In 2023, they will return to the Olympiad in new roles: the former as the head of the IChO Scientific Committee and the latter as a startup founder.
Generating carbon credits with container-based sanitation
Container-based sanitation has the potential to generate carbon credits through avoided greenhouse gas emissions.
Container-based sanitation has the potential to generate carbon credits through avoided greenhouse gas emissions.
Workshop helps eliminate unconscious biases
Unconscious biases are formed by the culture and society we live in, along with our education and personal experiences.
Unconscious biases are formed by the culture and society we live in, along with our education and personal experiences.
Type or swipe? Text input in virtual reality
To date, inputting text in virtual reality has been difficult. Now researchers from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel have discovered a way to make the process easier - by adapting the principle of the swipe keyboard for the VR world. Until now, inputting text in virtual spaces - when searching for a digital exhibition or using a business application, for instance - meant typing in every single letter individually on a virtual keyboard.
To date, inputting text in virtual reality has been difficult. Now researchers from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel have discovered a way to make the process easier - by adapting the principle of the swipe keyboard for the VR world. Until now, inputting text in virtual spaces - when searching for a digital exhibition or using a business application, for instance - meant typing in every single letter individually on a virtual keyboard.
New IRB study: finding on the influence of Myc in NK cells
This collaborative study, mainly centered at Bios+ (Bellinzona Institutes of Science), reveals the importance of the transcription factor and proto-oncogene Myc in maintaining Natural Killer (NK) cells' development, translational machinery, and anticancer immunity.
This collaborative study, mainly centered at Bios+ (Bellinzona Institutes of Science), reveals the importance of the transcription factor and proto-oncogene Myc in maintaining Natural Killer (NK) cells' development, translational machinery, and anticancer immunity.
Why we need electricity trade
To decarbonize our economy, electricity will replace oil and natural gas as the primary energy carrier.
To decarbonize our economy, electricity will replace oil and natural gas as the primary energy carrier.