Sustainability
Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste
Research
EPFL
EPFL scientists have developed a sustainable method to make high-performance plastics from agricultural leftovers, turning them into valuable materials.
AI-driven method helps improve quality assurance for wind turbines
Research
EPFL
An international collaboration between EPFL and the University of Glasgow has led to an advanced machine-learning algorithm to effectively detect concealed manufacturing defects in wind turbine composite blades – before turbines are put into service.
A “cultivation battle” for legumes
Research
ETH Zurich
Achim Walter believes increased cultivation of legumes would bring major benefits. But how to persuade farmers in Switzerland to make the switch?
Midday sun at the touch of a button
Research
ETH Zurich
At ETH Zurich, there is a room where the sun shines at the touch of a button; one hour it’s noon in the Sahara, the next it’s January in Berlin. Researchers use it to test newly developed building systems, components and materials.
“Valais is an ideal laboratory to study climate change impacts”
Politics
EPFL
Exploring the climate crisis with Jérôme Chappellaz, environmental scientist and academic director of ALPOLE at EPFL.
Groundwater levels are sinking ever faster around the world
Research
ETH Zurich
A global study shows that the world’s groundwater resources are dwindling: levels are falling sharply worldwide, and the decline has accelerated in the 21st century. Nevertheless, there is still reason for hope.
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