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. Annual Report 2024 Interview Energy Further Reading Measuring at 2,536 metres: tracking winter changes WSL Could the layout of trees impact human health? ETH Zurich Flying robots unlock new horizons in construction Empa EPFL Gut microbiome serves as a “second brain” regulating our bodies EPFL “Even more cancer patients could benefit from proton therapy” PSI Subscribe to our monthly newsletter 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 A tiny golden object from Roman times Research PSI David Mannes, researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, has used neutrons to look inside an archaeological treasure – a miniature box lock from Roman times which was found in Germany. Technology Matter Materials Science Il settore dei PF mira a rafforzare a lungo termine la competitività della Svizzera e a contribuire allo sviluppo della società attraverso l'eccellenza nella ricerca, nell'insegnamento e nel trasferimento di conoscenze e tecnologie. A geological anomaly as a stroke of luck for research Research ETH Board At the Illgraben debrisflow observation station, WSL researchers are developing early warning systems that combine seismology and artificial intelligence. A trip to the perhaps most hostile place in Switzerland.
