ETH scientists have shown for the first time that white and brown fat cells can directly interconvert in a living organism from one type to the other. This knowledge will aid in the design of novel strategies to treat obesity.Fabio Bergamin,
29.04.13
A researcher at ETH Zurich is designing a realistic artery model with an implanted stent and is using a computer to simulate the blood flow through the stent. In doing so he is uncovering weaknesses in this common form of therapy for atherosclerosis and paving the way for the development of optimized stents.Peter Rüegg,
25.04.13
A team of researchers has managed to make germanium suitable for lasers. This could enable microprocessor components to communicate using light in future, which will make the computers of the future faster.Maja Schaffner,
22.04.13
Scientists have announced a collaborative project to develop a cost-effective photovoltaic system capable of concentrating the incoming solar radiation to the power flux of 2000 suns and convert it to useful energy with an efficiency of 80 percent.Claudia Naegeli,
22.04.13
Physicists at ETH Zurich have developed a method for precisely controlling quantum systems by exploiting a trick that helps cats to land on their feet. In the longer run, the method could lead to the development of more reliable quantum computers.Andreas Trabesinger,
18.04.13
Inspired by plant components that respond to external stimuli, material scientists from ETH Zurich have devised a new method for producing composite materials from a variety of materials that adopt a pre-programmed shape autonomously.Maja Schaffner,
16.04.13
In Ethiopia, over 1,000 people a day stream to Addis Ababa in search of a better life. In order to stem the exodus, ETH-Zurich architects are developing new cities for the rural population. The first “NESTown” recently celebrated its topping-out ceremony.Christine Heidemann,
11.04.13
ETH-Zurich researchers at the Future Cities Laboratory in Singapore are studying how the rapid population boom in Asia’s metropolises can be rendered sustainable from an urban planning perspective. A team is researching robots for the precise and efficient construction of multi-storey buildings.Beat Gerber,
10.04.13
ETH-Zurich researchers use x-ray tomography to screen lithium ion battery electrodes and can reconstruct the microstructure in high resolution. This helps to understand the discharging and charging process better and develop optimised electrodes.Peter Rüegg,
08.04.13
There are high hopes for the next generation of lithium ion batteries. Apart from anything else, they should revolutionise electromobility. A new nanomaterial by chemists from ETH Zurich could come into play here.Fabio Bergamin,
08.04.13
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