Engineering
New Empa laboratory to unlock the quantum potential of carbon
Research
Empa
At the end of January, Empa opened a new laboratory that aims to harness quantum effects from carbon. This could pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies, including quantum computers. The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation.
Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage
Research
EPFL
A bioinspired robot developed at EPFL can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.
From raw material to an (almost) finished car battery
Research
Empa
In a four-year EU project led by Empa, eleven collaborators from research and industry succeeded in significantly improving batteries for electric cars. One of the main objectives of the project was to scale up the new materials and technologies so that they can be brought to market as fast as possible.
SLS 2.0: How to start up a particle accelerator
Research
PSI
The upgrade of the Swiss Light Source SLS, one of the large research facilities of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, is moving ahead: the electrons are back now in the completely new electron storage ring. A report from the SLS control room.
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Artificial intelligence helps with the design and maintenance of bridges
Research
ETH Zurich
To extend the lifespan of existing railway bridges and conserve resources, ETH researchers are working with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to develop new prediction models using machine learning algorithms. An AI assistant also helps civil engineers with the design of new bridges.
Precision therapy with microbubbles
Research
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich researchers have investigated how tiny gas bubbles can deliver drugs into cells in a targeted manner using ultrasound. For the first time, they have visualised how tiny liquid jets generated by microbubbles penetrate the cell membrane enabling the drug uptake.
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