The vitamin niacin has a life-prolonging effect, as Michael Ristow has demonstrated in roundworms. As a result of his study, the ETH-Zurich professor also concludes that so-called reactive oxygen species are healthy, thereby disagreeing with many of his peers.Fabio Bergamin,
30.09.13
At its meeting of 25 and 26 September 2013, the ETH Board appointed professors at ETH Zurich in accordance with the applications submitted by the President of ETH Zurich.Media release,
27.09.13
Reto Knutti, Professor for Climate Physics, is the Coordinating Lead Author of the chapter in the IPCC report on long-term climate forecasts. ETH Life interviewed him about the report and the state of knowledge about the climate.Interview: Fabio Bergamin,
27.09.13
Several ETH scientists made significant contributions to a new IPCC climate report. It confirms the previous versions and warns more clearly than ever before that we are running out of time if we expect to achieve the 2-degree target.Fabio Bergamin,
27.09.13
Gerhard Schmitt, Founding Director of the Singapore ETH-Centre, returns to Zurich with insightful experiences. Urban sustainability for future cities is the focus of the research centre.Interview: Angela Harp and Norbert Staub,
26.09.13
According to researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Miami, the mysterious phenomenon of black holes has a mathematical equivalent on Earth in the form of huge ocean vortices. They capture and carry water without the slightest leakage.Angelika Jacobs,
23.09.13
The Swiss Federal Council has appointed Lino Guzzella, ETH Rector and Professor of Thermotronics, as the future ETH President. He will be taking over from Ralph Eichler who is retiring at the end of 2014. By taking this decision, the Swiss Government has endorsed the unanimous proposal made by the ETH Board.Norbert Staub,
20.09.13
Florian Emaury and Miriam Zimmermann from AVETH are committed to lending postdocs and senior scientific staff a hand.Florian Emaury & Miriam Zimmermann,
18.09.13
On Monday, 2,706 new students will begin their undergraduate studies at ETH Zurich. As a result, the number of new entrants remains as high as ever. This year, the total number of students will break the 18,000 threshold for the first time.Claudia Naegeli,
13.09.13
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an internal combustion engine that emits less than half the CO2 compared to a regular engine without compromising performance. This corresponds to fuel consumption of less than 2.4 l per 100 km.Claudia Naegeli,
12.09.13
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