The environment of group-living animals influences their social behaviour in a stronger way than was previously thought, says a new study from behavioural researchers at ETH and the University of Zurich. They thereby support a very counterintuitive argument.Peter Rüegg,
29.11.12
ETH Zurich has expanded its “ETHIS eDossier Fonds” digital archive for contracts relating to research funding. This gives researchers on-line access to their grant, research and service contracts at any time.Florian Meyer,
22.11.12
New simulations by geologists from ETH Zurich demonstrate how large copper and gold deposits are formed. The enrichment process of these valuable metals follows physical principles that are similar to the extraction of deep geothermal energy.Peter Rüegg,
20.11.12
ETH researchers have succeeded in “entangling” an “artificial atom” and a light particle for the first time in a semi-conductor system. This is an important step on the road towards a new form of telecommunication based on quantum physics.Fabio Bergamin,
19.11.12
A team of ETH-Zurich researchers headed by Markus Stoffel has discovered a signaling molecule that activates brown adipocytes and increases their formation. This knowledge could help overweight people to burn their excess white fat.Peter Rueegg,
12.11.12
Periods of extreme drought probably sealed the fate of the Mayan culture. Researchers are convinced of this after extracting unusually detailed climate data from a stalagmite.Simone Ulmer,
09.11.12
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new synthesis procedure for a catalyst. This procedure may be used for the large-scale production of plastics in an environmentally friendly manner.Fabio Bergamin,
06.11.12
How accurate is the latest generation of climate models? Climate physicist Reto Knutti from ETH Zurich has compared them with old models and draws a differentiated conclusion.Fabio Bergamin,
05.11.12
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