Digital fabrication in architecture promises substantial contributions to sustainability and productivity, enabling new forms of architectural expression. Researchers are developing interdisciplinary research connections to form a digital building culture, leveraging domain-specific robotic technology and advanced materials.
Experts review successful and unsuccessful policies for low-carbon technology innovation, highlighting the impact of policy instruments on technological progress. They also discuss the importance of stakeholder collaboration in implementing smart city innovations.
Plant pathologists discovered a gene with varying intron lengths in fungus M. graminicola, challenging conventional models of intron presence-absence polymorphisms. The study sheds light on genome evolution and suggests natural selection may play a role in intron fixation.
For the first time, Prof. Hans Jakob Wörner and colleagues have recorded electronic motion during a complete chemical reaction using attosecond spectroscopy on nitrogen dioxide molecules. This experiment reveals details of chemical reaction mechanisms that were not accessible to most previous experimental techniques.
Researchers developed a diagnostic biological 'computer' network in human cells that recognizes cancer cells and triggers their destruction. The network uses a combination of five specific miRNAs to identify HeLa cancer cells and destroy them, while leaving healthy cells intact.
Researchers have discovered that quantum entanglement can create a cooling effect when deleting data, which could be used to mitigate heat generation in supercomputers. By understanding the connection between information theory and thermodynamics, they found that entropy is a lack of knowledge that can be exploited for cooling purposes.
A new phase of pure boron has been discovered with a partially ionic structure, exhibiting unusual physical properties and bringing surprise to the scientific community. The discovery was made possible by a computational method developed by ETH Zurich researcher Artem Oganov, who predicted the stable crystal structures of materials.
ETH Zurich researchers discovered a previously unknown protein structure and mechanism for sulfur transfer in E. coli, which could lead to the development of antibacterial drugs targeting urinary tract infections. The unique two-propeller structure of ASST catalyzes a ping-pong mechanism for sulfuryl transfer.
The atomic structure of mammalian fatty acid synthase has been determined, revealing the details of its catalytic active sites. This breakthrough holds promise for the development of new anti-cancer and obesity treatments by targeting this complex molecular synthetic machine.
A new wiki links every word to its corresponding author, allowing readers to know sources and authors receive due credit. This resolves the uncertainty of authorship in first-generation wikis, enhancing collaborative publishing with reputation systems.
Salmonella bacteria use random molecular processes during cell division to form two groups that engage in job-sharing, with one group sacrificing itself to generate a greater common good. This phenomenon allows the bacteria to improve their chances of survival and spread in the gut.
The ETH Zurich and IBM team developed a breakthrough method that combines density measurements with large-scale mechanical analysis of the inner-bone microstructure. This allows clinicians to detect osteoporotic damage more precisely and adjust surgical plates accordingly.
Researchers at ETH Zurich identify a unique invasion strategy used by the vaccinia virus, exploiting cellular waste disposal mechanisms and evading immune response. The discovery sheds light on a new mechanism of action for this virus, which could inform the development of new antiviral agents.
Researchers demonstrated the vulnerability of Skyhook's WiFi Positioning System (WPS) to location spoofing attacks, exploiting forged MAC addresses and jamming access point signals to create an illusion of a different physical location.
Researchers from ETH Zurich have successfully tested high-speed WLAN network using MIMO technology, increasing data transfer rates up to four times higher than existing networks. They developed efficient decoding algorithms for multi-antenna systems, enabling practical implementation in complex networks.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel antibody test that can detect specific antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum's toxic sugar molecules. This test has the potential to protect adults from severe malaria and could also be used to develop a selective vaccine for infants under 5, who are most vulnerable to the disease.
Researchers identified a new gene associated with autosomal dominant juvenile cataract and renal glucosuria, highlighting the importance of monocarboxylate transporters in eye and kidney health. The discovery may lead to new non-surgical treatment options for age-related cataracts.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have identified two subtypes of GABA receptors that mediate spinal pain control, opening up new possibilities for targeted pain therapy. This discovery could lead to the development of specific drugs with fewer side effects, making chronic pain treatment more effective.
An international team of astronomers has successfully detected and monitored the polarized light scattered in an exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time. The study reveals that the exoplanet, HD189733b, has a swollen atmosphere with particles scattering blue light, similar to Earth's atmosphere.
A new study reveals that the ocean was able to store more CO2 during the ice age than it can today. The team measured carbon isotope signatures in sea bed sediments and found that deep Pacific water has not been at the surface for over 2,000 years.
The IPCC's 4th United Nations Climate Report revealed new facts on global climate change, raising awareness of the issue. The report also highlighted the impact of rising temperatures and species extinction, supported by over 3100 scientific studies.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have elucidated a mechanism for the uptake of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) in mammals, which involves conjugation with fatty acids and binding to lipophilic proteins like HDL and LDL. The discovery has significant implications for siRNA therapies and gene regulation.