ESA Centre of Excellence opens in Switzerland
Politics
PSI
The European Space Agency ESA has officially opened the “European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre” (ESDI). Set up in close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, it is located in the immediate vicinity of the research institute, at Park Innovaare. The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking ESA representatives, as well as high-ranking Swiss and Aargau politicians.
Space
Further Reading
Tire additives found deposited on fruits and vegetables
Research
EPFL
A study by EPFL and the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has found that tire additives enter into and pass through the food chain. Further research is needed to establish the implications for human health.
Public Health Sustainability Pollution
Exceptional diversity of whitefish
Research
Eawag
The diversity of whitefish species in Swiss lakes is unique and plays a central role in lake ecosystems. A comprehensive Eawag report now summarises the results of 150 years of research on these fish. They make it clear that the mechanisms and environmental conditions that have contributed to their development must be taken into account in order to preserve this species diversity. Last but not least, protecting whitefish diversity helps to preserve the natural yield potential of lakes as a source of food for humans.
Environment Ecosystem Biodiversity Biology
How efficient are heat pumps in reality?
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers from ETH Zurich have carried out the largest field study to date, to find out whether heat pumps are running efficiently. When looked at in operation, it turns out that these units are often not optimally configured. Monitoring systems and legal standards could provide a remedy.
Energy Sustainability Economics
ETH Zurich
EPFL
PSI
WSL
Empa
Eawag
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.
A little pioneering spirit would not harm us
Research
ETH Board ETH Zurich
Gabriela Hug, Professor of Electric Power Transmission and Chair of the Energy Science Center at ETH Zurich, is convinced that the transformation to clean energy can succeed. However, it will take a little pioneering spirit and intelligent control of the power grids.