Using carbon nanotubes, an ETH research team has developed a sensor that greatly amplifies the sensitivity of commonly used but typically weak vibrational spectroscopic methods, such as Raman spectroscopy.Peter Rüegg,
29.08.13
Anyone using video conferencing software to phone friends will be familiar with the problem: the person on screen never makes direct eye contact. A software prototype from the Computer Graphics Laboratory may be able to help.Angelika Jacobs,
27.08.13
Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered a new function of the well-known messenger protein interleukin-7: it facilitates the drainage of lymph fluid from tissues. Therefore it might be used to prevent or treat lymphedema.Fabio Bergamin,
26.08.13
The Building and Constructions Infrastructure Division has a new Director: Drazenka Dragila-Salis will assume responsibility for managing the building projects and the buildings portfolio of ETH Zurich on 1 September 2013.Florian Meyer,
23.08.13
The Personnel Committee (PeKo) has four new members: from August this year, one departmental coordinator, one administrative assistant, one PR specialist and one IT manager will be representing the interests of personnel at ETH Zurich.Florian Meyer,
22.08.13
Students from ETH Zurich have developed an intelligent cooking lid which warns users of impending big or small kitchen disasters. A unique feature is that the lid is autonomous, requiring no battery or external voltage source.Fabio Bergamin,
22.08.13
Using indicator molecules, a team of researchers headed by ETH Zurich demonstrates that carbon stored in the Arctic permafrost is being mobilised in Eurasian river basins.Peter Rüegg,
19.08.13
Eight young researchers from ETH Zurich have been awarded one of the coveted ERC Starting Grants by the European Research Council (ERC). Each researcher’s project will receive approximately CHF 1.8 million in funding.Media Relations,
19.08.13
As sewage sludge remains a topic of debate, ETH researchers are evaluating methods that promise a more sustainable and economical fertilization of agricultural fields.Angela Harp,
16.08.13
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