Biology
More than 1300 tree species live in cities: are they gateways for forest pests?
Research
WSL
There are more than 1300 tree species in Swiss cities, while our forests are home to only 76, according to a study by the WSL. This means that introduced forest pests or diseases also find significantly more potential hosts in cities – and could spread from there into the forests.
Bacteria in lakes fight climate change
Research
Eawag
Methane-oxidizing bacteria could play a greater role than previously thought in preventing the release of climate-damaging methane from lakes.
Flying like a beetle
Research
EPFL
In a new study, EPFL scientists found that rhinoceros beetles use passive mechanisms to deploy and retract wings instead of muscles. The findings inspired them to develop a new microrobot, demonstrating a simple, yet effective, approach to the design of insect-like flying micromachines.
A hydrogel implant to treat endometriosis
Research
ETH Zurich Empa
Researchers from ETH Zurich and Empa have developed a hydrogel implant that can help prevent endometriosis, a condition that affects a great many women. This innovation also acts as a contraceptive.
A list of priorities for the protection of biodiversity
Research
Eawag
Biodiversity is dwindling rapidly, while measures to protect it are lagging behind the targets. Only one thing can help: utilising scarce resources as efficiently as possible where they are most effective. The “Lanat-3” research project lays the foundation for this with the help of the latest data and AI-supported models.
Gaining a better understanding of brittle bone disease – without animal experiments
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a cell-based bone model to help investigate the cause of this genetic condition.
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