A team of researchers successfully observed the birth and decay of a highly active solar region, known as NOAA 13664, over three solar rotations. The study provides new insights into the formation and effects of superactive regions on the sun, shedding light on their potential impact on Earth's technology and environment.
A molecular gatekeeper called NAC controls protein synthesis by recruiting specific enzymes to modify proteins during translation. This complex ensures the correct processing and transportation of newly emerging proteins, crucial for proper function.
The Alps are expected to reach a peak loss rate of 2,000-4,000 glaciers per year by 2033-2041, with only 110 glaciers remaining in Central Europe by 2100. Regions like the Rocky Mountains and Andes will also experience significant glacier losses.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a solution to introduce artificial amino acids into bacteria efficiently. By hijacking a natural transport system, they can produce designer proteins with unnatural amino acids just as efficiently as their natural counterparts. This breakthrough enables the expansion of the 'amino acid toolbox' ...
Researchers have developed a new microscopy technique that reveals influenza viruses actively recruit clathrin proteins to facilitate their entry into living cells. The study provides key insights into the development of antiviral drugs and the behavior of other viruses.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a promising approach to remediate contaminated sites using an innovative electrochemical method. The process breaks down persistent organic pollutants (POPs) into harmless salts and useful hydrocarbons, contributing to the sustainable circular economy.
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed nano-OLEDs with pixels measuring just 100 nanometres, enabling ultra-high-resolution displays and microscopes. The tiny light sources also have potential applications in sensors, optics, and information transmission.
Shear forces in volcanic conduits can create gas bubbles, leading to a decrease in pressure and preventing explosive eruptions. This process can occur even in magma with high gas content, explaining why some volcanoes flow gently despite being potentially explosive.
Researchers have developed a gene editing technique that allows for the creation of tumor cells with silenced genes in mice without triggering an immune response. This enables the study of metastasis regulators and potential new targets for cancer therapies.
Researchers from ETH Zurich found that individuals with a positive uncertainty mindset are more supportive of social diversity and less likely to vote for right-wing populist parties. The study suggests that by influencing how people think about uncertainty, it is possible to shape attitudes towards diversity and societal change.
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed an immersive digital co-pilot to support conservators in restoring historic buildings. The tool uses spatial computing technologies and augmented reality to provide structural analysis insights, enhancing decision-making and disseminating heritage knowledge.
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed microrobots that can navigate blood vessels with precision, delivering drugs directly to the target location. The robots use magnetic nanoparticles and advanced navigation systems to avoid obstacles and reach their destination.
A new dietary supplement made from oat protein nanofibrils coated with iron nanoparticles has been developed to efficiently treat iron deficiency and anaemia. The supplement is not only effective but also easy to produce and suitable for vegans and vegetarians, offering a stable and high-absorption iron delivery platform.
Researchers discovered a gene variant, DsCEN/2, that determines wood pink's flowering time and growth. The warm allele delays flowering and encourages general plant growth, while the cold allele controls early flowering at high altitudes.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully produced muscle tissue using a new biofabrication system called G-FLight in microgravity. The process enables rapid production of viable muscle constructs with similar cell viability and muscle fibers as those printed under gravity.
Researchers have developed a new class of artificial muscles that respond to ultrasound, enabling precise movements and wireless control. The technology has vast potential for future medical and technical applications, including drug delivery, cardiac patches, and minimally invasive procedures.
A new study reveals that Madagascar's striking landscape was shaped by two great rifting events, separated by nearly 80 million years. These tectonic shifts created fragmented environments where species evolved independently, contributing to the island's extraordinary biodiversity.
Research reveals that deep sighs can reduce surface stress in lungs, making breathing easier. By analyzing the structure of pulmonary surfactant, scientists have discovered a physical explanation for the relief felt after a deep breath.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered how protein condensates contribute to cellular information exchange. The study found that P-body and Whi3 condensates work together to stop cell division when a cell becomes old, as well as control the cell's decision to abandon mating attempts in old age.
The MetaGraph digital tool enables fast and accurate searching of vast DNA sequence datasets, streamlining genetic research. By indexing raw data with metadata, researchers can identify specific mutations and rare hereditary diseases in patients, accelerating discoveries in fields like antibiotic resistance.
Scientists have developed a device that allows them to stimulate three or five precisely defined points in the brain simultaneously, improving the technique of ultrasonic stimulation. This non-invasive method has the potential to treat various brain diseases, including Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and depression.
The Swiss Alps have experienced its fourth greatest shrinkage of glacier ice since 2003, with over 1,000 small glaciers disappearing since 2015. The rapid melting was driven by low snowfall and record-breaking heatwaves in June 2025.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discover unique natural witnesses to the primordial ocean's carbon reserves, challenging previous explanations of ice ages and complex life. The study reveals a massive decline in dissolved organic carbon between 1,000 and 541 million years ago.
Researchers found that sub-Neptunes, such as K2-18b, have limited water content due to chemical interactions between magma oceans and atmospheres. The study's results suggest that water-rich exoplanets may be less common than previously thought.
Research by ETH Zurich reveals human-induced climate change has increased extreme heat wave frequency and severity, with fossil fuel and cement production contributing significantly. The study highlights the responsibility of large carbon emitters, such as oil and gas companies, in exacerbating heat waves.
Researchers at ETH Zurich found that exergame training improved cognitive performance, memory, and structural brain changes in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The study suggests a potential causal effect of the training on disease-modifying effects and plans for longer-term studies are underway.
The students' machine can process multiple metals simultaneously, reducing waste and increasing productivity. It features a rotating platform that enables high-speed printing, significantly reducing manufacturing time for cylindrical components by more than two thirds.
The world's oceans absorbed significantly less CO2 in 2023 than expected, with the global marine carbon sink decreasing only moderately. Three physical and biological processes - CO2 escape, stratification of the water column, and the biological pump - counteracted CO2 outgassing and supported the sink's strength.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered that cancer cells can transfer their mitochondria to healthy fibroblasts, reprogramming them into tumour-associated fibroblasts that support cancer cell growth. The mitochondrial transfer mechanism involves the protein MIRO2, which is produced in high quantities in cancer cells.
Researchers have visualized and manipulated electron emission from chiral molecules in real-time using attosecond pulses. This discovery opens a new avenue for studying chirality and its role in biology, chemistry, and the pharmaceutical industry.
ETH Zurich researchers discovered that Belgian ales like Tripel and Dubbel have stable foam due to surface viscoelasticity or Marangoni stresses. The study also found that beer foam stability depends on protein content and structure, with LTP1 playing a key role in stabilizing foam.
Researchers at ETH Zurich create a novel three-dimensional heart patch for intraventricular implantation, integrating into existing heart tissue. The RCPatch combines a fine mesh, 3D-printed scaffold, and hydrogel with living cells to promote complete repair and regeneration of damaged heart tissue.
Scientists have achieved a high level of quantum purity in nano glass spheres, eliminating gravitational force and detecting zero-point fluctuations. This breakthrough enables the development of quantum sensors and technological applications at room temperature.
A team at ETH Zurich has created a method to spatially visualize chirality in nanostructures using just one image. This allows for the identification of left-handed and right-handed structures in samples, which can have different effects on biological systems and materials.
Researchers at ETH Zurich found that mineral dust particles can trigger freezing of cloud droplets, particularly important in northern regions where clouds form below freezing temperatures. This process affects sunlight reflection and precipitation generation, with major implications for climate models.
A team of geophysicists from ETH Zurich and SUSTech, China, used computer models to simulate whether a completely liquid core could generate a stable magnetic field. Their simulations showed that the Earth's magnetic field was generated in the early history of the Earth in a similar way to today.
Researchers at ETH Zurich and Stanford University quantified the number of molecules produced by gut bacteria that reach the human body daily. This knowledge helps understand how the gut microbiome influences health and behavior.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to produce lab-grown beef with thick, functional muscle tissue that closely resembles natural bovine muscle. The breakthrough could accelerate developments in lab-grown meat production, making it more affordable and climate-friendly.
Debris flows in the Alps are hazardous due to surge waves that can destroy everything in their path. Researchers have found that surges arise spontaneously on the surface of the flow, stemming from small irregularities that grow over time.
Scientists have developed a method to produce hundreds of different types of nerve cell types, varying in function and structure. This breakthrough enables more precise studies on diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and depression using cell culture experiments.
Scientists have developed a method to study the atomic environments of single platinum atoms in solid supports, revealing diverse spatial orientations that influence catalytic action. This breakthrough enables optimization of production protocols and intellectual property protection.
Researchers at ETH Zurich and international teams use precision atomic spectroscopy to detect a hypothetical force in atoms. The team measured energy shifts in isotopes with high accuracy, setting bounds on the mass and charge of the new particle.
A team led by Ruth Signorell at ETH Zurich has found a previously unknown reaction pathway for urea formation on water surfaces under ambient conditions. This spontaneous reaction could have occurred on prebiotic Earth and provides insights into the origin of life.
ETH Zurich researchers develop a model of lactating breast tissue in the lab using human breast milk cells, enabling the production of functional milk components. The study aims to improve understanding of the lactation process and potentially aid breastfeeding struggles.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a living material that can absorb CO2 from the air through photosynthesis and store it in a stable mineral form. The material, made with cyanobacteria, can be shaped using 3D printing and requires sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel solution for image sensors, utilizing lead halide perovskite to capture every photon of light. This allows for improved color recognition and higher resolution, as well as advantages in hyperspectral imaging.
Researchers discovered that a substantial proportion of metals are removed from seawater solution by solid manganese-oxide particles. Chemical reactions in sediment release metals back into solution, which then mix back up through the ocean. This process changes how we view ocean chemistry and its impact on climate.
Researchers discovered that solid rock flows horizontally in the lower edge of the Earth's mantle, accelerating seismic waves. This finding solves the mystery of the D" layer and opens a window into the dynamics of the Earth's deepest interior.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for fabricating ultra-thin metalenses using lithium niobate nanostructures. These devices can convert infrared light to visible radiation, enabling new applications in security, microscopy, and electronics.
A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5°C could save twice as much glacier ice as current policies, which project an average of +2.7°C. This would mitigate 10cm of sea-level rise and preserve up to 39% of global glacier mass.