Further news
Here you will find a selection of the latest notifications, articles and news from the departments as well as from various administrative departments of ETH Zurich.
New "Security 2024" study
The findings of the "Security 2024" study published by the Military Academy (MILAK) at ETH Zurich and the Centre for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich show: The Swiss are more pessimistic about the global political situation in 2024 than ever before.
Computer science as a core subject: three generations, one goal
Computer science will become a core subject in Swiss baccalaureate schools from the 2024/25 school year onwards. In this conversation, three generations of professors who have committed themselves to this cause look at the past and future of the school subject of computer science.
Guidelines for the dialogue between science and policy
ETH Zurich has new guidelines for policy-related engagement and science-based policy advice. They offer guidance for ETH members. Benedikt Knüsel, Head of the Science-Policy Interface, explains the key issues for the dialogue between science and policy.
Fluid Forms
Exploring the applications of robotic fabrication, the "Fluid Forms" project showcases an innovative robotic additive manufacturing method that enables the printing of doubly curved thin shells more efficiently.
Charge fractionalisation observed
A research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute has spectroscopically observed fractionalisation of electronic charge in an iron-based metallic ferromagnet. Experimental observation of the phenomenon is not only of fundamental importance. Since it appears in an alloy of common metals at accessible temperatures, it holds potential for future exploitation in electronic devices.
Farewell to Giovanni Felder
After 28 years at the department, Professor Giovanni Felder will give his farewell lecture on February 28. In this interview, he talks about his beginnings, the change between disciplines and much more.
Studying the mechanosensitivity of neurons at nano-scale
From early development to adulthood, brain cells depend on mechanical cues to migrate correct locations in the body, form connections, and communicate via electrical impulses. A recent study by the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering reveals how neurons sense the magnitude and temporal features of physical forces.
Faster to the target
A new magnetically controlled microrobot helps navigate catheters faster and more accurately in brain surgery. This tech aids emergency stroke or aneurysm surgeries, enhancing patient recovery chances.
Under pressure: Space exploration in our time
The countries and entities accessing space continue to grow and diversify. This dynamic landscape creates both competition and potential for scientific collaboration, as well as the challenges and opportunities of progress.
PPLUS grows thanks to Innovedum Fund
Physics practicals allow undergraduate students to gain first-hand experience with conducting experiments in solid-state physics, quantum optics as well as nuclear and particle physics. PPLUS, a new project-based module, was launched in 2023 and offers an alternative to standard practicals. Thanks to recent support by the ETH Innovedum Fund, PPLUS will be growing further.