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Why seismic waves spontaneously race inside the earth
Research
A spectacular breakthrough in geoscience shows that our planet is in motion even at a depth of 3000 kilometres.
Updated: What ETH glacier researchers know about the collapse of the Birch Glacier
Research
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Birch Glacier collapsed under the weight of rock and debris from rockfalls on the Kleine Nesthorn. Following an on-site inspection, ETH Zurich researchers explain the background to the collapse that buried the village Blatten in an updated fact sheet.
Ultra-thin lenses that make infrared light visible
Research
Physicists at ETH Zurich have developed a lens with magic properties. Ultra-thin, it can transform infrared light into visible light by halving the wavelength of incident light.
Save twice the ice by limiting global warming
Research
A new study with ETH Zurich, finds that if global warming exceeds the Paris Climate Agreement targets, the non-polar glacier mass will diminish significantly. However, if warming is limited to 1.5°C, at least 54 per cent could be preserved—more than twice as much ice as in a 2.7°C scenario.
Study demonstrates benefits of molecular tumour analysis
Research
Every tumour is unique. This makes it difficult to find the most effective therapy for treatment. Researchers in Zurich and Basel are now showing how state-of-the-art molecular biological technologies can be used to create a detailed tumour profile within four weeks, enabling tailored treatment. The study is the first of its kind in the world.