Scientists have found high concentrations of opal in marine sediments during the transition periods from ice ages to warm phases. The explanation as to what caused these high concentrations can also clarify how oceans release sequestered carbon dioxide.Simone Ulmer,
28.03.13
The Southern Ocean could absorb relatively less carbon dioxide in future if the global temperatures continue to rise as a result of human activities, as climate researchers from ETH Zurich demonstrate based on an analysis of two sediment drill cores from the Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean.Peter Rüegg,
21.03.13
Molecular health sciences combine biology, medicine and technology in order to explore the basic principles of health and disease. This scientific discipline now has its own education and research centre in the form of the new “Molecular Health Sciences Platform”, which was officially inaugurated yesterday on the Hönggerberg campus.Nicole Kasielke, Florian Meyer,
20.03.13
After four years the giant observatory Herschel is running out of coolant. Emeritus professor of astronomy Arnold Benz, who was involved in the Herschel project, gives the lowdown.Franziska Schmid,
19.03.13
ETH Zurich is the Swiss “Leading House” for research collaboration with China, Japan and South Korea. As an ambassador for Switzerland as a location for research and innovation, it will increase its scientific collaboration with these countries over the next few years and extend it to regions in the Asia-Pacific area that were previously less involved.Florian Meyer,
15.03.13
Researchers at ETH Zurich have simulated for the first time how a warmer climate would affect forest ecosystem services in the Swiss Alps. Higher average temperatures of just two degrees could already have serious consequences.Simone Ulmer,
14.03.13
Researchers from ETH Zurich are developing a concept as to how the renewable energy potential from remote areas might be used to supply the world with clean power. It would be technically feasible.Peter Rüegg,
12.03.13
Upon application of the President of ETH Zurich, Professor Ralph Eichler, at its meeting of 6/7 March 2013 the ETH Board appointed professors, took note of the resignations and thanked them for their services.Media Release,
08.03.13
The proposed tuition fee increase at ETH Zurich has been postponed for the time being. The ETH Board put the project on hold at its meeting yesterday due to a parliamentary initiative.Florian Meyer,
07.03.13
The latest issue of “Nature Physics” features a special focus on complex financial networks. In three commentaries ETH researchers present network approaches facilitating a better understanding of financial markets.From the Editor,
05.03.13
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