They also found evidence for this mechanism in humans. The ETH Zurich researchers analysed fat tissue biopsies from formerly overweight people who had undergone stomach reduction or gastric bypass ...

One third of people in Switzerland report experiencing moderate to severe problems with sleep. The number of people affected has been on the rise since 2012. Sleep researchers Caroline Lustenberger ...

Rare earth elements are an indispensable part of modern electronics. They can be found, for example, in fluorescent lamps, flat screen monitors and the magnets of hard drives. Moreover, these elements ...

Researchers have identified a potentially toxic compound – an end product of a chemical used to disinfect drinking water in some countries. Identifying the compound required a more complete ...

The dynamic program of the ETH Industry Day captivated attendees with inspiring lectures, a vast exhibition showcasing the latest innovations, and unique networking opportunities designed to connect ...

The most recent call for applications for SNSF Starting Grants went rather well for ETH Zurich: four women and four men from six different departments will each be receiving funding from the Swiss ...

Team ETH BiodivX awarded a quarter of a million USD in the XPRIZE Rainforest competition to develop novel technologies to advance monitoring of tropical rainforests. New drone tech, backpack lab, and ...

On 14 November, around 330 children took part in the National Future Day at ETH Zurich and explored the diverse range of careers in science and technology in twenty different programmes. Highlights ...

Christian Wolfrum, Vice President for Research at ETH Zurich since 1 January 2023, will become Deputy President & Provost of Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) as of 1 July 2025. As ...

When Ernő Rubik invented his cube 50 years ago, he was not thinking of a toy, but of solving a geometric problem. But with around 500 million copies sold, the Magic Cube became the world’s most ...

The examination schedule only shows written session exams. The examination schedule has been made in such a way that every chosen combination of exams belonging to the curriculum of each student is ...