The microrobot is capable of transporting various types of medication and dissolves to release its cargo at its destination. A magnetic navigation system allows for reliable control in the bloodstream ...

In the widespread wood pink (Dianthus sylvestris), researchers uncovered the origin of two previously undiscovered variants of a gene that controls its flowering time. One variant promotes early ...

There are private schools for all age groups. Private kindergartens take children from the age of three. Private schools are very expensive in Switzerland; expect to pay at least CHF 25,000 a year.

The Doctoral Ordinance defines the basic elements for doctoral studies. The details are the responsibility of the departments. Depending on the department in which you are doing your doctorate, the ...

The evolution of our Earth is the story of its cooling: 4.5 billion years ago, extreme temperatures prevailed on the surface of the young Earth, and it was covered by a deep ocean of magma. Over ...

To become climate neutral by 2050, the European Union launched two ambitious programmes: "external page Green Deal" and "external page DigitalStrategy". As a key component of their successful ...

A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighbourhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. The reasons behind this, and the factors that play a ...

ETH Zurich and EPF Lausanne (EPFL) are intensifying their collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI). They have founded the Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI) with the aim of addressing challenges ...

A new textile sensor measures body movements very precisely without the need for electronic components such as batteries or chips. Integrated into work and sports clothing, the sensor can predict in ...

Cell biologists at ETH Zurich describe a new organelle present in mammalian cells that is made of rings of DNA. This container could potentially play a role in autoimmune diseases, and it could help ...

An international team of researchers combine orbital imagery with seismological data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander to derive a new impact rate for meteorite strikes on Mars. Seismology also offers a ...

In brief Asgard archaea are a group of microorganisms discovered just ten years ago. They represent a link between bacteria, archaea and complex organisms, such as plants and animals. ETH researchers ...