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The United Nations anticipates an ever-growing number of populations in need of humanitarian assistance globally due to pandemics, natural disasters, armed conflicts, war and conflicts. To respond to the needs of affected communities…

Compared with computers, the human brain is incredibly energy efficient. Scientists are therefore drawing on how the brain and its interconnected neurons function for inspiration in designing innovative computing technologies. They…

The south polar region of the moon is believed to contain many resources that would be useful for lunar base operations, such as metals, water in the form of ice, and oxygen stored in rocks. But to find them, an explorer robot that can…

Established in 2018, Una Europa was among the first alliances selected to receive European Commission funding under the prestigious European Universities initiative. The alliance has pioneered a Europe-wide living lab of over 20…

Kira Schmitt, Michael E. Meier and Mascha Schulz have won this year's FAN Awards for their outstanding research work. The three junior researchers explored antibiotic resistance in small animal clinics, occupational pensions, and…

Last year, 55 professors were appointed at the University of Zurich – exactly the same number as in 2020. The new professors come from 10 different countries – 22 of them from Switzerland, 16 from Germany and 17 from other countries.The…

Researchers have developed a new method that uses artificial intelligence to analyze animal behavior. This opens the door to longer-​term in-​depth studies in the field of behavioral science – while also helping to improve animal welfare.…

The pandemic illustrated that direct democracy fosters social cohesion and takes the wind out of the sails of opposition movements. Social media, on the other hand, bring turmoil into the system.In November 2018, France was ablaze. Up and…

Oncologists are turning their attention to the microbes in our gut – with good reason. Over the past few years, researchers have found that the composition of gut microbiome has direct implications for the effectiveness of certain…

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center, run jointly by UZH and ETH Zurich, has existed since 2015. It was made possible thanks to a generous donation of USD 120 million from philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss. Wyss Zurich harnesses the expertise…