Engineering
A micro-ring resonator with big potential
Research
EPFL
EPFL researchers have developed a hybrid device that significantly improves existing, ubiquitous laser technology.
Artificial intelligence for safer bike helmets and better shoe soles
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers have trained an artificial intelligence to design the structure of so-called metamaterials with desired mechanical properties for a wide range of applications.
What should be done with all the carbon dioxide?
Research
ETH Zurich
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it either in recycled concrete aggregate or in geological reservoirs in Iceland is not only technically feasible, but also has a positive carbon footprint. These are the findings of a pilot project lead by ETH Zurich and commissioned by the Swiss confederation.
Replicating the structure of bird feathers
Research
ETH Zurich
Modelled on nature: researchers have developed a new material that replicates the structure responsible for the blue feathers of the North American song bird, among many other birds. It also has other striking advantages.
Autonomous excavator constructs a six-metre-high dry-stone wall
TechTransfer
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich researchers taught an autonomous excavator to construct dry stone walls itself using boulders weighing several tonnes and demolition debris.
New technology can collect CO2 from a truck's exhaust pipe
TechTransfer
EPFL
EPFL spin-off Qaptis has developed a system that can cut freight trucks’ carbon emissions by up to 90%. The company just installed a prototype of its technology at a freight carrier based in Tolochenaz in order to conduct pilot tests locally.
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