Society
Dry summers: reusing treated wastewater could help
Research
Eawag
With climate change, hot and dry summers are becoming more frequent, causing water shortages in some regions of Switzerland. Reusing treated wastewater could help to solve this problem. This has been demonstrated by an Eawag team on behalf of the FOEN and some cantons. The researchers also explain what still needs to be done to put the option into practice.
How personal care products affect indoor air quality
Research
EPFL
An EPFL study has revealed the impact of five common personal care products when they’re used in enclosed spaces. Surprisingly, when they come into contact with ozone, the products spark chemical reactions generating new air pollutants.
South Africa improves e-waste management with support from Empa
TechTransfer
Empa
In summer 2024, the South African government published a strategy paper on the management of e-waste, which was developed in collaboration with Empa. This is the first time the country has issued standardized guidelines for the proper and safe handling of e-waste. The collaboration is part of a program funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
ETH continuing education course addresses ethics in AI
Teaching
ETH Zurich
The first edition of the CAS ETH Machine Learning in Finance and Insurance course is coming to an end. Participants particularly value the programme’s combination of technology, ethics and practice with a view to making responsible use of artificial intelligence at their companies.
“The way that our cities, houses and flats are built right now makes us feel dependent”
Research
ETH Zurich
For many people, architectural norms create barriers to accessibility. How might we re-imagine our built environment to make it more inclusive?
Housing could improve our well-being and reach net-zero by 2040
Research
EPFL
EPFL scientist Sascha Nick has outlined a completely new scenario for what housing and neighborhoods might look like in Switzerland in the coming decades. His recommendations would put the country on track to meet its net-zero target while supporting the well-being of residents and communities. 
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