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Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions for which only limited treatment options exist. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problems. Their findings will facilitate the development of new treatments.
Researchers discover trigger of tendon disease
Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions for which only limited treatment options exist. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problem...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions for which only limited treatment options exist. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problems. Their findings will facilitate the development of new treatments.
A study by ETH Zurich and PSI finds that #ElectricVehicles could be economically viable in #Africa before 2040 with solar-powered charging infrastructure.
Electric vehicles could catch on in Africa sooner than expected
A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in collaboration with African partners shows that electric vehicles could be economically competitive in many African c...
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January 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM
A study by ETH Zurich and PSI finds that #ElectricVehicles could be economically viable in #Africa before 2040 with solar-powered charging infrastructure.
In a former service tunnel built for the Furka-Gotthard rail link, ETH #Geoscientists are looking to move mountains. We take a closer look at the underground lab.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
In a former service tunnel built for the Furka-Gotthard rail link, ETH #Geoscientists are looking to move mountains. We take a closer look at the underground lab.
Read the full article here: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
@eth-eaps.bsky.social
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Aiming to revolutionise Alzheimer’s research and treatment, ETH spin-off Herencia is working with an international team of scientists to build a village in Colombia that will bring together research, medical care and social programmes for families affected by the disease.
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A Colombian research village in the fight against forgetting
Aiming to revolutionise Alzheimer’s research and treatment, ETH spin-off Herencia is working with an international team of scientists to build a village in Colombia that will bring together research, ...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Aiming to revolutionise Alzheimer’s research and treatment, ETH spin-off Herencia is working with an international team of scientists to build a village in Colombia that will bring together research, medical care and social programmes for families affected by the disease.
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The US has unilaterally imposed tariffs on Switzerland in 2025, under which local businesses are suffering. Hans Gersbach explains why Washington has the upper hand in trade policy and what Bern can do about it in 2026.
Hans Gersbach, why is Switzerland so vulnerable when it comes to trade with the US and what can it do about it?
The US has unilaterally imposed tariffs on Switzerland in 2025, under which local businesses are suffering. Hans Gersbach explains why Washington has the upper hand in trade policy and what Bern can d...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The US has unilaterally imposed tariffs on Switzerland in 2025, under which local businesses are suffering. Hans Gersbach explains why Washington has the upper hand in trade policy and what Bern can do about it in 2026.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have shown that – differently from what had been assumed up to now – electrons in certain solids follow the motion of the atomic nuclei in the crystal lattice with a delay.
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Electrons lag behind the nucleus
Researchers at ETH Zurich have shown, for the first time with very high time and spatial resolution, that electrons in certain two-dimensional materials only follow the motion of the atomic nuclei wit...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Researchers at ETH Zurich have shown that – differently from what had been assumed up to now – electrons in certain solids follow the motion of the atomic nuclei in the crystal lattice with a delay.
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In May 2024, the strongest solar storm in twenty years raged. An international team led by ETH Zurich observed it. Their findings are now helping to improve space weather forecasts. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Longest observation of an active solar region
In May 2024, the strongest solar storm in twenty years raged. An international team led by ETH Zurich observed it. Their findings are now helping to improve space weather forecasts.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
In May 2024, the strongest solar storm in twenty years raged. An international team led by ETH Zurich observed it. Their findings are now helping to improve space weather forecasts. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
We wish you a happy new year!
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We wish you a happy new year!
For years, ETH researchers have been investigating a molecular complex that plays a key role in #ProteinSynthesis. They have now discovered that this complex also contributes a crucial function in ensuring that our #DNA is properly processed and “packaged”.
A molecular gatekeeper that controls protein synthesis
For years, ETH researchers have been investigating a molecular complex that plays a key role in protein synthesis. They have now discovered that this complex also contributes a crucial function in ens...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For years, ETH researchers have been investigating a molecular complex that plays a key role in #ProteinSynthesis. They have now discovered that this complex also contributes a crucial function in ensuring that our #DNA is properly processed and “packaged”.
More than 1,500 colleagues came together at this year's Christmas Reception to connect beyond departmental boundaries and celebrate shared achievements.
On behalf of the Executive Board, we would like to sincerely thank all employees for their dedication, commitment and continued engagement.
On behalf of the Executive Board, we would like to sincerely thank all employees for their dedication, commitment and continued engagement.
Celebrate the end of the year together
The Executive Board Christmas Reception once again brought together ETH employees from various departments at the end of the year.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
More than 1,500 colleagues came together at this year's Christmas Reception to connect beyond departmental boundaries and celebrate shared achievements.
On behalf of the Executive Board, we would like to sincerely thank all employees for their dedication, commitment and continued engagement.
On behalf of the Executive Board, we would like to sincerely thank all employees for their dedication, commitment and continued engagement.
There is an interesting twist to the question of which were the most important events and developments of a year just drawing to a close: it is also a glimpse into the future. Predicting how “history” will judge 2025 is extremely difficult in December.
Daniela Zetti, how will 2025 go down in history?
The Head of the Archives of Contemporary History at ETH Zurich contemplates how events become “historic” and reaches some surprising conclusions about 2025.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
There is an interesting twist to the question of which were the most important events and developments of a year just drawing to a close: it is also a glimpse into the future. Predicting how “history” will judge 2025 is extremely difficult in December.
To mark its 100th anniversary, the spotlight turns to #QuantumMechanics. In this two-part article, we explore – together with ETH Professor Klaus Ensslin – a phenomenon that continues to fascinate us all.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
To mark its 100th anniversary, the spotlight turns to #QuantumMechanics. In this two-part article, we explore – together with ETH Professor Klaus Ensslin – a phenomenon that continues to fascinate us all.
Part one: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Part two: ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
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In einer speziellen Ausgabe besucht SRF #Kassensturz die ETH Zürich und präsentiert, welche beeindruckenden Fähigkeiten die #KI heutzutage bereits besitzt. www.srf.ch/play/tv/kass...
Wie gut sind ChatGPT, Gemini & Co. wirklich? - Kassensturz - Play SRF
«Kassensturz» zeigt in einer Spezial-Ausgabe, was KI heute schon alles kann. Im Test: der grosse Chatbot-Vergleich – mit überraschenden Resultaten.
Künstliche Intelligenz – Allgegenwärtig, nützlich, a...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In einer speziellen Ausgabe besucht SRF #Kassensturz die ETH Zürich und präsentiert, welche beeindruckenden Fähigkeiten die #KI heutzutage bereits besitzt. www.srf.ch/play/tv/kass...
Robotics pioneer Roland Siegwart and philosopher Nadia Mazouz discuss dual-use technologies, drone warfare in Ukraine and whether universities should one day engage in military research. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Drone wars
Robotics pioneer Roland Siegwart and philosopher Nadia Mazouz discuss dual-use technologies, drone warfare in Ukraine and whether universities should one day engage in military research.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Robotics pioneer Roland Siegwart and philosopher Nadia Mazouz discuss dual-use technologies, drone warfare in Ukraine and whether universities should one day engage in military research. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
In a groundbreaking study, an international team led by ETH Zurich researchers has for the first time calculated how many glaciers worldwide are likely to remain until the end of the century and for how long. It looks bleak. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
The Alps to lose a record number of glaciers in the next decade
How much longer will glaciers survive? A new study from ETH Zurich researchers offers the first detailed projection of how many glaciers could vanish by 2100 due to global warming – and why regions su...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In a groundbreaking study, an international team led by ETH Zurich researchers has for the first time calculated how many glaciers worldwide are likely to remain until the end of the century and for how long. It looks bleak. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
The UN-ETH Forum held in Zurich at the end of October demonstrated how researchers can contribute their expertise and know-how to international political issues. Various ongoing projects already illustrate the effectiveness of this cooperation. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
UN-ETH Partnership gaining momentum
The UN-ETH Forum held in Zurich at the end of October demonstrated how researchers can contribute their expertise and know-how to international political issues. Various ongoing projects already illus...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The UN-ETH Forum held in Zurich at the end of October demonstrated how researchers can contribute their expertise and know-how to international political issues. Various ongoing projects already illustrate the effectiveness of this cooperation. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
ETH alumnus Matthias Fernandez to take part in the "World's Toughest Row":
4'800km of open water
4 teammates
1 boat
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4'800km of open water
4 teammates
1 boat
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ETH alumnus Matthias Fernandez is taking part in "The World's Toughest Row": 4 people on 1 boat to cross 4'800km of open water.
But Fernandez and his teammats (44west.ch) will not o...
ETH alumnus Matthias Fernandez is taking part in "The World's Toughest Row": 4 people on 1 boat to cross 4'800km of open water.
But Fernandez and his teammats (44west.ch) will not only be crossing th...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ETH alumnus Matthias Fernandez to take part in the "World's Toughest Row":
4'800km of open water
4 teammates
1 boat
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
4'800km of open water
4 teammates
1 boat
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
For geodynamicist Taras Gerya, one thing is clear: our highly developed civilisation is the only one in the entire galaxy and therefore all the more worthy of preservation. To develop approaches for its protection, he has co-founded a new interdisciplinary field of research.
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Taras Gerya, how can we ensure the long-term survival of human civilisation?
For geodynamicist Taras Gerya, one thing is clear: our highly developed civilisation is the only one in the entire galaxy and therefore all the more worthy of preservation. To develop approaches for i...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For geodynamicist Taras Gerya, one thing is clear: our highly developed civilisation is the only one in the entire galaxy and therefore all the more worthy of preservation. To develop approaches for its protection, he has co-founded a new interdisciplinary field of research.
ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
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Teams of 5-6 bachelor students are building an #AutonomousRobot for the qualification round of the Innovations Project. More than 550 #Students will participate in planting winter onions, harvesting apples and plums, and delivering the produce.
Innovation Project 2025: "Back to the Roots"
Over 550 students participating in this year's Innovations Project are challenged with the task of planting winter onions and harvesting both apples and plums from different trees in a small scale per...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Teams of 5-6 bachelor students are building an #AutonomousRobot for the qualification round of the Innovations Project. More than 550 #Students will participate in planting winter onions, harvesting apples and plums, and delivering the produce.
ETH Professor Nicola Spaldin will soon take over one of the #VicePresidencies of the European #ResearchCouncil. In this interview, she explains what the role means for her as a researcher, and what it means to her personally.
"The European Research Council needs our support"
ETH Professor Nicola Spaldin will soon take over one of the Vice Presidencies of the European Research Council. In this interview, she explains what the role means for her as a researcher, and what it...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ETH Professor Nicola Spaldin will soon take over one of the #VicePresidencies of the European #ResearchCouncil. In this interview, she explains what the role means for her as a researcher, and what it means to her personally.
Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural #AminoAcids into #Bacteria, enabling the creation of innovative and highly efficient designer proteins. These can be used as more efficient catalysts or more effective #Drugs.
A Trojan horse for artificial amino acids
Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural amino acids into bacteria, enabling the creation of innovative and highly efficient designer proteins. These can...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Researchers from ETH Zurich have succeeded in introducing large quantities of unnatural #AminoAcids into #Bacteria, enabling the creation of innovative and highly efficient designer proteins. These can be used as more efficient catalysts or more effective #Drugs.
Ursula Keller will deliver her #Farewell lecture on 15 Dec 2025, marking the end of her 32-year journey in ultrafast laser science at ETH Zurich.
Farewell after three decades of light and leadership at ETH Zurich
Ursula Keller, Professor of Physics at ETH Zurich, will deliver her farewell lecture on Monday, 15 December 2025. Her talk, entitled “Ultrafast science: a 32-year journey in Physics at ETH Zurich,” ma...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Ursula Keller will deliver her #Farewell lecture on 15 Dec 2025, marking the end of her 32-year journey in ultrafast laser science at ETH Zurich.
ETH Zurich researchers excel in the latest #European #Funding round. Here are the projects set to receive several million euros.
Four researchers awarded prestigious European Consolidator Grant
In the latest allocation of European funding for cutting-edge research, ETH Zurich scientists have performed exceptionally well. Here, we present the projects that will receive several million euros i...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In Switzerland’s first inclusive 'ParaWG'-flatshare, students from ETH Zurich live alongside people with spinal cord injuries. It is hoped that the students will draw on this experience to help make the world more accessible for disabled people. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Inclusive housing arrangement makes for better ETH engineers
In Switzerland’s first inclusive 'ParaWG'-flatshare, students from ETH Zurich live alongside people with spinal cord injuries. It is hoped that the students will draw on this experience to help make t...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:12 AM
In Switzerland’s first inclusive 'ParaWG'-flatshare, students from ETH Zurich live alongside people with spinal cord injuries. It is hoped that the students will draw on this experience to help make the world more accessible for disabled people. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
Gregor Spuhler leitete 18 Jahre lang das Archiv für Zeitgeschichte (AfZ), das bedeutende historische Quellen beherbergt. Im Interview erzählt der Historiker, was er von Nazivergleichen hält und warum die Schweiz gerade jetzt ein Denkmal für die Opfer des NS braucht.
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«Die Frage, welchen Wert die Menschenrechte geniessen, ist zentral»
Gregor Spuhler leitete 18 Jahre lang das Archiv für Zeitgeschichte (AfZ), das bedeutende historische Quellen beherbergt. Im Interview erzählt der Historiker, was er von Nazivergleichen hält und warum ...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Gregor Spuhler leitete 18 Jahre lang das Archiv für Zeitgeschichte (AfZ), das bedeutende historische Quellen beherbergt. Im Interview erzählt der Historiker, was er von Nazivergleichen hält und warum die Schweiz gerade jetzt ein Denkmal für die Opfer des NS braucht.
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