All that's left behind Research ETH Board Wastewater-based epidemiology can provide valuable insights into a population’s overall health. By analysing samples gleaned from wastewater, Eawag is helping medical experts shed new light on the prevalence of coronavirus infections during the pandemic. But the possibilities don’t end there. Wastewater Coronavirus Public Health Annual Report 2023 Further Reading From clouds to fjords, the Arctic bears witness to climate change EPFL New technologies for resource-efficient construction developed to market readiness Empa Blue-green biodiversity: recognise, conserve, promote Eawag WSL Iron as an inexpensive storage medium for hydrogen ETH Zurich Renewable energy puts power grids to the test EPFL Subscribe to our monthly newsletter More than 1300 tree species live in cities: are they gateways for forest pests? Research WSL There are more than 1300 tree species in Swiss cities, while our forests are home to only 76, according to a study by the WSL. This means that introduced forest pests or diseases also find significantly more potential hosts in cities – and could spread from there into the forests. Forest Environment Ecosystem Biodiversity Biology Biology Planets contain more water than thought Research ETH Zurich Most of a planet’s water is generally not on its surface but hidden deep in its interior. This affects the potential habitability of distant worlds, as shown by model calculations of researchers at ETH Zurich and Princeton University. Earth Sciences Space Physics Astronomy Tracking behaviour to understand the brain Research EPFL Scientist Mackenzie W. Mathis, a professor at EPFL and winner of the Swiss Science Prize Latsis 2024, has developed pioneering artificial intelligence algorithms in behavioural neuroscience. Artificial Intelligence Neurosciences Engineering Award The ETH Domain strives to strengthen the competitiveness of Switzerland in the long term and contribute to the development of society through excellence in research, teaching and knowledge and technology transfer. The light inside the tunnel Research ETH Board The Swiss Light Source at the PSI is currently undergoing an upgrade to ensure that it remains a centre of excellent research in the future. The project manager gave us a tour of the construction site.
