‘I'm not allowed to fly any more! I should give up my car! And I can't eat meat anymore either?’ – Actually, climate protection is not about doing without, but about swapping old habits for new possibilities. Scientists at ETH Zurich are conducting research into technologies that will help us make a good life possible for everyone – even […]
Models shape scientific practice: as teaching aids in the classroom and as tools for research. They illustrate complex relationships, make the invisible visible, and open up new perspectives on scientific knowledge. The ETH Library’s exhibition vividly demonstrates how models have shaped knowledge since the 19th century—and why, despite digitization, they have remained indispensable tools in […]
The possibilities offered by modern medicine are advancing rapidly. Today, it is possible to obtain genetic information about an unborn child early in pregnancy without invasive procedures. Newborns in Switzerland are also routinely tested for certain rare diseases after birth. Currently, Switzerland's newborn screening program covers 11 diseases for which early treatment is crucial. However, […]
