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.
Mixing materials to minimize environmental impact
Noémie Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, is investigating how different metal alloys can be combined in 3D printing. Her goal is to create high-quality machine components that optimise performance while minimizing their environmental impact.
"Taking a position on geopolitical matters is more likely to hinder ETH Zurich’s mission than to support it."
The Executive Board has recently adopted a policy recommendation by the Ad Hoc Commission on Institutional Positioning, proposing that ETH Zurich should refrain from taking positions on geopolitical crises. Interview with the chairperson of this commission, Effy Vayena.
Elementary-particle detectors, 3D printed
An international collaboration headed by researchers in the Department of Physics has shown that additive manufacturing offers a realistic way to build large-scale plastic scintillator detectors for particle physics experiments.
Five years of project-based learning
ETH Zurich has a centre for project-based learning in electrical engineering and information technology. In this interview, its director, Michele Magno, takes stock of the first five years.
Machine learning method could revolutionise astronomy
In a study published in the scientific journal Nature, an interdisciplinary team of researchers presents a novel machine learning method to analyse gravitational waves emitted from neutron star collisions almost instantaneously – even before the merger is fully observed.
The search for life on Venus
As the speaker of the third edition of the COPL Colloquia, Sara Seager presented her current research on the atmosphere of Venus, showing how its chemistry and cloud characteristics are compatible with Venusian life.
Can poisoned AI models be “cured”?
Data poisoning poses a serious threat to AI language models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. New research results from ETH Zurich show how difficult it is to remove malicious data once it has been injected.
The adaptive solar façade from Zurich Soft Robotics combines photovoltaics with dynamic solar shading.
The Solskin façade system has been integrated in two research buildings and a house in the Alps. In Winterthur, architects are using the technology of the ETH Zurich spin-off in their designs for two new building projects.
A pioneer in nanoscale manufacturing research
Reflecting on his 27 years at D-MAVT, Sotiris Pratsinis recalls his students' successes in nanoparticle research and looks back on his time as department head. As he nears retirement, his essentials for a productive day will remain strong Swiss coffee and a laptop.
A Climate in Crisis: How Fossil Fuels Impact Human and Planetary Health
Global warming threaten the health of people and the planet. Research shows that dependence on fossil fuels is leading to extreme man-made climate extremes such as droughts, heavy rainfall and flooding. Forest fires and air and environmental pollution are affecting communities worldwide. Climate protection measures are a global responsibility.