Mathematics
Solving problems with intuition
Research
ETH Zurich
In her research as a number theorist, Sarah Zerbes focuses on one of the oldest – but also most topical – branches of mathematics. Her work is closely tied to one of the great open mathematical problems, the solution for which carries a prize of one million dollars.  
EPFL introduces the new Bernoulli Center for Fundamental Studies
Teaching
EPFL
EPFL’s Bernoulli Center has now become the Bernoulli Center for Fundamental Studies, with a broader scope including theoretical computer science and theoretical physics. The Center’s focus will also be on education, outreach and on fostering collaborations within the EPFL campus.
EPFL launches new Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
Research
EPFL
EPFL’s new Center for Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE Center) will establish and promote programs for cross-disciplinary research, education and innovation in the fields of quantum science and engineering.
Scientific reasoning requires the irrationality of intuition
Research
EPFL
EPFL Summer Series: How science works. Science is based on coherent reasoning, while intuition follows a more disjointed path. But scientific research couldn’t succeed if scientists didn’t listen to their gut feelings every once in a while.
Using the power of drawing to discern order in nature
Research
ETH Zurich
For mathematician Joaquim Serra, sketches are a gateway to insight. Sketching out geometric relationships helps him unlock the abstract reasonings required to prove his theorems. On Sunday, he is being honoured for his research into partial differential equations.
How ETH students established the first all-female Olympiad in Informatics
Teaching
ETH Zurich
Next week, the first European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics will take place in Zurich. The competition, which will have around 160 participants from 43 countries, is being organised by ETH students, who also came up with the original idea and are the driving force behind the event.
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