ETH Zurich
“In a situation like this, everybody loses”
Politics
ETH Zurich
The European research community today launched the “Stick to Science” initiative. In it, scientists call on the EU to grant Switzerland and the UK association to the Horizon Europe research programme. ETH Zurich is one of the initiators of the campaign. The university’s president, Joël Mesot, explains its involvement in an interview.
Benefits of failing
Teaching
ETH Zurich
Usually, failure is something shameful, or at least it used to be. Nowadays, people rather talk about how crucial failure is for success.
New method cracks simulation of foam formation
Research
ETH Zurich
Whether on top of a cappuccino or in the wake of waterfalls, foam is omnipresent. Until now, simulating foams realistically with a supercomputer has been almost impossible, but a method further developed by the research group of ETH and Harvard professor Petros Koumoutsakos has overcome the hurdles.
Almost all chemicals burden the planet
Research
ETH Zurich
For the first time, researchers at ETH Zurich have calculated in absolute figures the extent to which the production of chemicals is currently interfering with nature worldwide – and the results are staggering. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions, the new method also takes land use and freshwater consumption into account.
Can hydropower and fish co-exist?
Research
ETH Zurich
Hydropower delivers renewable electricity, but comes with massive fish mortality – a global dilemma that can only be addressed by true compromises, says Luiz Silva, and outlines how to find them.
One step closer to lifelike avatars
Research
ETH Zurich
Soon, internet users will be able to meet each other in cyberspace as animated 3D avatars. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed new algorithms for creating virtual humans much more easily.
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