Take on the challenge and dive into the fascinating world of math, computer science, natural sciences, and technology (MINT). Complete the roughly 30-minute course in the Startbahn 29 tent. Solve tricky puzzles using technologies such as 3D printers, microcontrollers, or a thermal imaging camera. In the Startbahn 29 lab, you can experience what it’s like […]
Two drones and no human pilot. In this live demonstration, autonomous drones speed through a course marked by rectangular gates. Their only view of the world comes from an onboard camera: no GPS, no external motion-tracking system and no remote pilot telling them where to go. Just as a human racer watches the track and […]
Welcome to ForzaETH, a passionate team of students from ETH Zurich.We are delighted to share our world of robotics with you. Have you ever wondered how a car learns to drive itself? That is exactly what we explore here, building small, intelligent racing cars that navigate tracks using advanced software and sensors – it is […]
Welcome to AMZ Racing—where passion drives innovation, and dedication powers performance. We are a dynamic team of engineering students committed to designing, building, and racing high-performance single-seat race cars. Competing annually in the prestigious Formula Student competition, we pit our skills against over 100 universities worldwide. From initial concept to the roaring finish line, we […]
How do you build a space for inventions that don’t fit on a lab bench? Who is working here to develop the solutions of tomorrow? And what do soccer fields have to do with it? At the Innovation Park Zurich, numerous people from the fields of research, business, and society are already working together on […]
Two black holes merging, aerial views of the Eye of the Sahara, or simulations of entire galaxies: Images created by or for research showcase the Earth and space from an aesthetic perspective as well. This guided tour through the exhibition will not only give you a closer look at the images, but also at the […]
How do earthquakes happen? Can a laser listen to music? And how can invisible waves knock over LEGO figures? In this interactive workshop, you will discover the fascinating world of waves and vibrations. Across four hands-on demonstrations, you’ll experience how researchers at ETH Zurich measure, visualize, and control waves. Create your own miniature “earthquake” and […]
How do you make a balloon disappear? When does it pop – and when not? Can you turn a cup full of water upside down without spilling a drop? What happens when it gets really cold – much colder than on Earth? And how do you blow out a candle from five meters away without […]
Hyperloop is an innovative transportation system in which travel capsules glide through a nearly vacuum-sealed tube, reaching speeds on the ground that are nearly as fast as those of an airplane. EuroTube is building a research and demonstration facility for this technology at the IPZ. The goal is to construct the future Hyperloop infrastructure in […]
Welcome to ForzaETH, a passionate team of students from ETH Zurich.We are delighted to share our world of robotics with you. Have you ever wondered how a car learns to drive itself? That is exactly what we explore here, building small, intelligent racing cars that navigate tracks using advanced software and sensors – it is […]
Welcome to AMZ Racing—where passion drives innovation, and dedication powers performance. We are a dynamic team of engineering students committed to designing, building, and racing high-performance single-seat race cars. Competing annually in the prestigious Formula Student competition, we pit our skills against over 100 universities worldwide. From initial concept to the roaring finish line, we […]
Two drones and no human pilot. In this live demonstration, autonomous drones speed through a course marked by rectangular gates. Their only view of the world comes from an onboard camera: no GPS, no external motion-tracking system and no remote pilot telling them where to go. Just as a human racer watches the track and […]
Hyperloop is an innovative transportation system in which travel capsules glide through a nearly vacuum-sealed tube, reaching speeds on the ground that are nearly as fast as those of an airplane. EuroTube is building a research and demonstration facility for this technology at the IPZ. The goal is to construct the future Hyperloop infrastructure in […]
How do earthquakes happen? Can a laser listen to music? And how can invisible waves knock over LEGO figures? In this interactive workshop, you will discover the fascinating world of waves and vibrations. Across four hands-on demonstrations, you’ll experience how researchers at ETH Zurich measure, visualize, and control waves. Create your own miniature “earthquake” and […]
How do you build a space for inventions that don’t fit on a lab bench? Who is working here to develop the solutions of tomorrow? And what do soccer fields have to do with it? At the Innovation Park Zurich, numerous people from the fields of research, business, and society are already working together on […]
Two black holes merging, aerial views of the Eye of the Sahara, or simulations of entire galaxies: Images created by or for research showcase the Earth and space from an aesthetic perspective as well. This guided tour through the exhibition will not only give you a closer look at the images, but also at the […]
How can robots help us better protect our environment and make cities more sustainable? Prof. Dr. Mirko Kovač demonstrates how innovations from Empa’s Competence Center for Sustainability Robotics are redefining our relationship with nature and the built environment. Autonomous aerial and multimodal robots from his lab monitor the environment, contribute to smarter buildings, and carry […]
How do you make a balloon disappear? When does it pop – and when not? Can you turn a cup full of water upside down without spilling a drop? What happens when it gets really cold – much colder than on Earth? And how do you blow out a candle from five meters away without […]
Hyperloop is an innovative transportation system in which travel capsules glide through a nearly vacuum-sealed tube, reaching speeds on the ground that are nearly as fast as those of an airplane. EuroTube is building a research and demonstration facility for this technology at the IPZ. The goal is to construct the future Hyperloop infrastructure in […]
Welcome to ForzaETH, a passionate team of students from ETH Zurich.We are delighted to share our world of robotics with you. Have you ever wondered how a car learns to drive itself? That is exactly what we explore here, building small, intelligent racing cars that navigate tracks using advanced software and sensors – it is […]
Welcome to AMZ Racing—where passion drives innovation, and dedication powers performance. We are a dynamic team of engineering students committed to designing, building, and racing high-performance single-seat race cars. Competing annually in the prestigious Formula Student competition, we pit our skills against over 100 universities worldwide. From initial concept to the roaring finish line, we […]
Two black holes merging, aerial views of the Eye of the Sahara, or simulations of entire galaxies: Images created by or for research showcase the Earth and space from an aesthetic perspective as well. This guided tour through the exhibition will not only give you a closer look at the images, but also at the […]
How do earthquakes happen? Can a laser listen to music? And how can invisible waves knock over LEGO figures? In this interactive workshop, you will discover the fascinating world of waves and vibrations. Across four hands-on demonstrations, you’ll experience how researchers at ETH Zurich measure, visualize, and control waves. Create your own miniature “earthquake” and […]
Two drones and no human pilot. In this live demonstration, autonomous drones speed through a course marked by rectangular gates. Their only view of the world comes from an onboard camera: no GPS, no external motion-tracking system and no remote pilot telling them where to go. Just as a human racer watches the track and […]
Hyperloop is an innovative transportation system in which travel capsules glide through a nearly vacuum-sealed tube, reaching speeds on the ground that are nearly as fast as those of an airplane. EuroTube is building a research and demonstration facility for this technology at the IPZ. The goal is to construct the future Hyperloop infrastructure in […]
How do you build a space for inventions that don’t fit on a lab bench? Who is working here to develop the solutions of tomorrow? And what do soccer fields have to do with it? At the Innovation Park Zurich, numerous people from the fields of research, business, and society are already working together on […]
Welcome to ForzaETH, a passionate team of students from ETH Zurich.We are delighted to share our world of robotics with you. Have you ever wondered how a car learns to drive itself? That is exactly what we explore here, building small, intelligent racing cars that navigate tracks using advanced software and sensors – it is […]
Animals and plants around the world are disappearing faster than ever before because we’re using their habitats to live, grow food and timber, or extract important raw materials from the ground. This affects us all, because we need an intact natural environment to survive. But how do we know which species live where – including […]
Welcome to AMZ Racing—where passion drives innovation, and dedication powers performance. We are a dynamic team of engineering students committed to designing, building, and racing high-performance single-seat race cars. Competing annually in the prestigious Formula Student competition, we pit our skills against over 100 universities worldwide. From initial concept to the roaring finish line, we […]
Two drones and no human pilot. In this live demonstration, autonomous drones speed through a course marked by rectangular gates. Their only view of the world comes from an onboard camera: no GPS, no external motion-tracking system and no remote pilot telling them where to go. Just as a human racer watches the track and […]
Hyperloop is considered one of the most revolutionary transportation technologies of our time: Passengers and cargo could one day travel between cities at speeds exceeding 1,000 km/h—faster than any airplane, quieter than any train, and using a fraction of the energy. Swissloop is the Hyperloop student team at ETH Zurich. We are developing a prototype […]
In this interactive family workshop, children and adults step into the world of gibbons living in the rainforests of Java, Indonesia. Together, they discover how apes find food, stay safe, play, and learn from their families. Using a large rainforest map, participants complete playful challenges and make decisions as a group: Where can we find […]
What makes meerkats such successful team players? On this guided tour, you’ll get to know the meerkats at the Irchel Campus and learn how researchers study their behavior. The research builds on the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa, one of the world’s best-known long-term behavioral research projects. You’ll hear about exciting findings regarding the […]
How do researchers determine the age of archaeological finds, wood, or bones? On this guided tour of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics at ETH Zurich, you’ll learn how radiocarbon dating works and what secrets it can reveal about the past. Take a look behind the scenes of modern research and tour the impressive accelerator […]
How can existing rooftops help make cities cooler, greener and more liveable? On this family tour, you will discover the rooftop garden of the HIL building as an open-air living laboratory and learn how innovative solutions can help cities adapt to climate change. You will see how rooftops can store rainwater, release it more slowly, […]
Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the universe—yet to this day, it has not been directly detected. How do researchers search for something that is invisible? This guided tour offers insights into the Xenoscope laboratory at the University of Zurich and demonstrates the technologies used to search for dark matter. It explains […]
The Physics Workshop produces components, prototypes, and detectors for research—from the initial idea through design to assembly. This tour offers a glimpse into a workshop that makes science possible: with state-of-the-art machinery, extensive craftsmanship, and experience in working with a wide variety of materials—from plastics to specialty metals. An exciting look behind the scenes of […]
In street spaces, bicycles, cars, and trams should flow smoothly, while at the same time the design and atmosphere should be pleasant for people. Planting should provide habitat for birds, hedgehogs, and other species, and the soundscape should be as quiet and soothing as possible—and, in any case, of high quality. It is difficult to […]
What do corals, microbes and music have in common? On this unique laboratory tour, you will discover how science and art come together. Together, we will explore the fascinating world of corals and their tiny inhabitants. Learn about the vital role microorganisms play in coral health, why they are so important for research, and how […]
Can an object disappear even though it’s still there? How do you instantly turn the invisible visible – and the visible invisible? Why does an arrow suddenly point in the wrong direction? How do vibrant colors emerge from completely colorless material? And how do you make an object float freely in the air? In this […]
Could robots support our spiritual well-being? What might they look like, and what could they do? In this creative workshop, you will develop your own visions of future robots and technologies for religious or spiritual purposes. You'll express your ideas through simple, colorful drawings—no artistic experience required. The drawings will be digitized and displayed in […]
What makes meerkats such successful team players? On this guided tour, you’ll get to know the meerkats at the Irchel Campus and learn how researchers study their behavior. The research builds on the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa, one of the world’s best-known long-term behavioral research projects. You’ll hear about exciting findings regarding the […]
How do researchers determine the age of archaeological finds, wood, or bones? On this guided tour of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics at ETH Zurich, you’ll learn how radiocarbon dating works and what secrets it can reveal about the past. Take a look behind the scenes of modern research and tour the impressive accelerator […]
The Physics Workshop produces components, prototypes, and detectors for research—from the initial idea through design to assembly. This tour offers a glimpse into a workshop that makes science possible: with state-of-the-art machinery, extensive craftsmanship, and experience in working with a wide variety of materials—from plastics to specialty metals. An exciting look behind the scenes of […]
How can existing rooftops help make cities cooler, greener and more liveable? On this family tour, you will discover the rooftop garden of the HIL building as an open-air living laboratory and learn how innovative solutions can help cities adapt to climate change. You will see how rooftops can store rainwater, release it more slowly, […]
In street spaces, bicycles, cars, and trams should flow smoothly, while at the same time the design and atmosphere should be pleasant for people. Planting should provide habitat for birds, hedgehogs, and other species, and the soundscape should be as quiet and soothing as possible—and, in any case, of high quality. It is difficult to […]
A look behind the scenes of physics research: This tour shows how novel quantum materials are developed and studied using state-of-the-art technologies. Discover fascinating fields of research such as superconductivity, magnetism, and nanomaterials. High-precision microscopes make individual atoms visible, while ultrashort laser pulses capture processes on the smallest time scales. An exciting opportunity to get […]
No two natural building materials are exactly the same. But what does this mean when we want to build with them? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating properties of two sustainable building materials: earth and biochar. Working in small groups, you will carry out simple experiments to discover how differently these materials […]
What is research, and how does it work? What do researchers do? What drives them? What questions are they currently seeking scientific answers to? On this tour, we’ll dive into the work of researchers and experience firsthand what it takes to conduct scientific research. Discover the scientist in you!
What controls our hunger—and why do we eat at all? On this guided tour, you’ll discover the fascinating neural circuits in the brain that influence our eating behavior. Using visually prepared brain tissue, these networks are revealed in impressive 3D images. You’ll also gain insights into modern research methods and learn how signals from the […]
In this interactive family workshop, children and adults step into the world of gibbons living in the rainforests of Java, Indonesia. Together, they discover how apes find food, stay safe, play, and learn from their families. Using a large rainforest map, participants complete playful challenges and make decisions as a group: Where can we find […]
What makes meerkats such successful team players? On this guided tour, you’ll get to know the meerkats at the Irchel Campus and learn how researchers study their behavior. The research builds on the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa, one of the world’s best-known long-term behavioral research projects. You’ll hear about exciting findings regarding the […]
How do researchers determine the age of archaeological finds, wood, or bones? On this guided tour of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics at ETH Zurich, you’ll learn how radiocarbon dating works and what secrets it can reveal about the past. Take a look behind the scenes of modern research and tour the impressive accelerator […]
How can you see – or even experience – complex environmental data? High-resolution measurements show how forests, fields and meadows exchange greenhouse gases with the atmosphere. Together with an artist from Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), these data were combined with concepts of color and culture. The result is a new way of engaging […]
The Physics Workshop produces components, prototypes, and detectors for research—from the initial idea through design to assembly. This tour offers a glimpse into a workshop that makes science possible: with state-of-the-art machinery, extensive craftsmanship, and experience in working with a wide variety of materials—from plastics to specialty metals. An exciting look behind the scenes of […]
Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the universe—yet to this day, it has not been directly detected. How do researchers search for something that is invisible? This guided tour offers insights into the Xenoscope laboratory at the University of Zurich and demonstrates the technologies used to search for dark matter. It explains […]
In street spaces, bicycles, cars, and trams should flow smoothly, while at the same time the design and atmosphere should be pleasant for people. Planting should provide habitat for birds, hedgehogs, and other species, and the soundscape should be as quiet and soothing as possible—and, in any case, of high quality. It is difficult to […]
The ocean is full of life that is far too small to see with the naked eye. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the hidden world of ocean microbes — tiny organisms that play a crucial role in keeping our oceans healthy. Using microscopes, we will observe living microbes up close, and explore how […]
No two natural building materials are exactly the same. But what does this mean when we want to build with them? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating properties of two sustainable building materials: earth and biochar. Working in small groups, you will carry out simple experiments to discover how differently these materials […]
What do corals, microbes and music have in common? On this unique laboratory tour, you will discover how science and art come together. Together, we will explore the fascinating world of corals and their tiny inhabitants. Learn about the vital role microorganisms play in coral health, why they are so important for research, and how […]
Urban green spaces have been shown to promote our mental and physical health. But how can we measure their qualities and scientifically examine the diverse sensory experiences they offer? In this two-hour workshop, we will gather data in small groups at Irchelpark using scientific and artistically inspired methods. Afterward, we will analyze and discuss the […]
What controls our hunger—and why do we eat at all? On this guided tour, you’ll discover the fascinating neural circuits in the brain that influence our eating behavior. Using visually prepared brain tissue, these networks are revealed in impressive 3D images. You’ll also gain insights into modern research methods and learn how signals from the […]
Can an object disappear even though it’s still there? How do you instantly turn the invisible visible – and the visible invisible? Why does an arrow suddenly point in the wrong direction? How do vibrant colors emerge from completely colorless material? And how do you make an object float freely in the air? In this […]
What lies beneath your feet? Join us on a guided tour in the Hönggerberg forest and discover the hidden world beneath the forest floor. Soil is much more than dirt. It supports forests and plants, stores water, provides nutrients, captures carbon and is home to countless organisms. In short, healthy soils are essential for life […]
Could robots support our spiritual well-being? What might they look like, and what could they do? In this creative workshop, you will develop your own visions of future robots and technologies for religious or spiritual purposes. You'll express your ideas through simple, colorful drawings—no artistic experience required. The drawings will be digitized and displayed in […]
What makes meerkats such successful team players? On this guided tour, you’ll get to know the meerkats at the Irchel Campus and learn how researchers study their behavior. The research builds on the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa, one of the world’s best-known long-term behavioral research projects. You’ll hear about exciting findings regarding the […]
How do researchers determine the age of archaeological finds, wood, or bones? On this guided tour of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics at ETH Zurich, you’ll learn how radiocarbon dating works and what secrets it can reveal about the past. Take a look behind the scenes of modern research and tour the impressive accelerator […]
The Physics Workshop produces components, prototypes, and detectors for research—from the initial idea through design to assembly. This tour offers a glimpse into a workshop that makes science possible: with state-of-the-art machinery, extensive craftsmanship, and experience in working with a wide variety of materials—from plastics to specialty metals. An exciting look behind the scenes of […]
In street spaces, bicycles, cars, and trams should flow smoothly, while at the same time the design and atmosphere should be pleasant for people. Planting should provide habitat for birds, hedgehogs, and other species, and the soundscape should be as quiet and soothing as possible—and, in any case, of high quality. It is difficult to […]
A look behind the scenes of physics research: This tour shows how novel quantum materials are developed and studied using state-of-the-art technologies. Discover fascinating fields of research such as superconductivity, magnetism, and nanomaterials. High-precision microscopes make individual atoms visible, while ultrashort laser pulses capture processes on the smallest time scales. An exciting opportunity to get […]
No two natural building materials are exactly the same. But what does this mean when we want to build with them? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating properties of two sustainable building materials: earth and biochar. Working in small groups, you will carry out simple experiments to discover how differently these materials […]
What is research, and how does it work? What do researchers do? What drives them? What questions are they currently seeking scientific answers to? On this tour, we’ll dive into the work of researchers and experience firsthand what it takes to conduct scientific research. Discover the scientist in you!
What makes meerkats such successful team players? On this guided tour, you’ll get to know the meerkats at the Irchel Campus and learn how researchers study their behavior. The research builds on the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa, one of the world’s best-known long-term behavioral research projects. You’ll hear about exciting findings regarding the […]
How do researchers determine the age of archaeological finds, wood, or bones? On this guided tour of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics at ETH Zurich, you’ll learn how radiocarbon dating works and what secrets it can reveal about the past. Take a look behind the scenes of modern research and tour the impressive accelerator […]
How can you see – or even experience – complex environmental data? High-resolution measurements show how forests, fields and meadows exchange greenhouse gases with the atmosphere. Together with an artist from Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), these data were combined with concepts of color and culture. The result is a new way of engaging […]
Dark matter makes up the majority of matter in the universe—yet to this day, it has not been directly detected. How do researchers search for something that is invisible? This guided tour offers insights into the Xenoscope laboratory at the University of Zurich and demonstrates the technologies used to search for dark matter. It explains […]
In street spaces, bicycles, cars, and trams should flow smoothly, while at the same time the design and atmosphere should be pleasant for people. Planting should provide habitat for birds, hedgehogs, and other species, and the soundscape should be as quiet and soothing as possible—and, in any case, of high quality. It is difficult to […]
The ocean is full of life that is far too small to see with the naked eye. In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the hidden world of ocean microbes — tiny organisms that play a crucial role in keeping our oceans healthy. Using microscopes, we will observe living microbes up close, and explore how […]
No two natural building materials are exactly the same. But what does this mean when we want to build with them? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating properties of two sustainable building materials: earth and biochar. Working in small groups, you will carry out simple experiments to discover how differently these materials […]
What do corals, microbes and music have in common? On this unique laboratory tour, you will discover how science and art come together. Together, we will explore the fascinating world of corals and their tiny inhabitants. Learn about the vital role microorganisms play in coral health, why they are so important for research, and how […]
How does the City of Zurich plan to achieve its climate target of net zero emissions by 2040? And what changes will be needed in our daily lives, infrastructure and political decision-making to get there? This talk provides an overview of Zurich’s current greenhouse gas emissions and highlights the greatest opportunities for reducing them. It […]
Join us for Zurich’s first Poohstick Championship. The rules are simple: Whose stick floats under a bridge the fastest? The game was invented in the children’s book Winnie the Pooh and is enjoyed all over the world. Scientists use the same method to estimate the velocity water. Why is this important? Water volume and flow […]
Join us for Zurich’s first Poohstick Championship. The rules are simple: Whose stick floats under a bridge the fastest? The game was invented in the children’s book Winnie the Pooh and is enjoyed all over the world. Scientists use the same method to estimate the velocity water. Why is this important? Water volume and flow […]
What does climate change have to do with my everyday life? And what can we do as a society to address it? Join us in focusTerra’s special exhibition KEEP IT CO₂OL to explore these questions. On this guided tour, you will learn why reducing CO₂ emissions has become such a prominent topic and what challenges […]
Join us for Zurich’s first Poohstick Championship. The rules are simple: Whose stick floats under a bridge the fastest? The game was invented in the children’s book Winnie the Pooh and is enjoyed all over the world. Scientists use the same method to estimate the velocity water. Why is this important? Water volume and flow […]
How do you explore an art movement that was ephemeral, contradictory, and radically experimental? The Dada Trail invites visitors to discover the language experiments that took place in 1916 at the historic Cabaret Voltaire, located at Spiegelgasse 1, and that later inspired countless new artistic developments. The Dada Trail includes free admission to the exhibition […]
Aircraft fly on sustainable fuels produced from solar energy; cars run on renewable energy; buildings are constructed from wood and other CO₂-storing materials; CO₂ is removed from the air and stored permanently. Utopia or a realistic scenario? Join us in focusTerra’s special exhibition KEEP IT CO₂OL to explore possible pathways towards a more climate-friendly future. […]
Artificial intelligence is everywhere today—from ChatGPT to deepfakes. In this walk-in workshop, you can try out generative AI for yourself, learn about its opportunities and risks, and discuss how to use it responsibly. The focus is on the interactive learning tool “AI School,” which introduces children and teens to the topic of AI in a […]
What role does justice play in the law? Isn’t it often ultimately about power, interests, and political power dynamics—especially in times of war and power politics? And what exactly do we mean when we speak of justice? This lecture invites us to reflect together on whether justice is more than just a lofty-sounding word with […]
How do we gain knowledge about the bodies of animals? On this guided tour, you will discover ETH Zurich’s Anatomical Collection of Domestic Animals, which has been used for teaching and research for more than 150 years. It contains an extraordinary collection of skeletons, preserved specimens, and both historical and modern models. Using selected exhibits, […]
Immerse yourself in a world where colors light up and substances react with each other in spectacular ways. In this chemistry show, experiments take place right before your eyes, chemical reactions become visible, and science comes to life. The show combines fascinating experiments with easy-to-understand explanations and demonstrates how chemistry shapes our everyday lives and […]
Discover the diversity of plants! In this workshop, children and adults explore the fascinating world of plants together. Using real herbarium specimens, participants learn how varied plants are and what their shapes reveal about the way they live. Each family creates and decorates their own flower press made from laser-cut wood. We also demonstrate how […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
What’s it like to work in an operating room? The team of the OR-X, the surgical research and training center of the Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich, invites children and families to discover the world of modern surgery. At three interactive stations, children and teens ages 8 to 16 can get hands-on […]
Play is often seen as the opposite of learning — yet the two are closer than we might think. Board games and video games foster strategic thinking, social skills, and creative problem-solving. And beyond that: analogue and digital games can actively create knowledge. This event brings together research and practice: a series of compact lightning […]
What if your computer could think inside its own memory, like a brain? Today, processors and memory sit in separate places: one handles computation, the other stores information. For demanding applications such as AI models, this creates a major bottleneck. Vast amounts of data must constantly move back and forth, wasting energy and slowing computation. […]
Further information will follow.
Why is the Earth getting warmer? And what does the gas CO₂ have to do with it? On this family tour, we will explore these questions together. Through exciting experiments, you will discover what CO₂ actually is, how it moves through nature and why too much of it can change the climate. Along the way, […]
Can robots help us learn, communicate or improve our wellbeing? In this interactive workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich are exploring the future of social robots and other intelligent technologies. Meet a social robot, experience virtual reality and take part in hands-on activities that show how robots could support children, education and […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
Take a look behind the scenes at ETH Zurich’s high-voltage laboratory. On this tour, you’ll gain fascinating insights into research on electrical power transmission technologies and learn how electricity is transported safely and efficiently over long distances. In addition to an introduction to current research projects, you’ll see demonstrations of high-voltage experiments. Experience fascinating effects […]
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
As early as the 18th century, wealthy Europeans traveled to Italy to experience foreign lands, ancient sites, and spectacular natural phenomena—including Mount Vesuvius near Naples and the buried city of Pompeii. But how could they show pictures of these sights to those back home in an era without photographs or cell phone photos? Over 200 […]
What if you could step inside the human body, explore virtual worlds, or interact with digital objects using your own hands? This hands-on workshop introduces Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their growing role in science and education. Participants will explore applications such as immersive anatomy, VR training, haptic simulations, […]
Why does dough rise? Why do foods change their colour, texture, or structure? And why do some recipes work perfectly while others fail? In Science in Your Kitchen, Prof. Patrick Rühs and Prof. Thomas Michaels take the audience on a scientific journey through the world of cooking. Moving seamlessly between kitchen and laboratory, they use […]
Discover the diversity of plants! In this workshop, children and adults explore the fascinating world of plants together. Using real herbarium specimens, participants learn how varied plants are and what their shapes reveal about the way they live. Each family creates and decorates their own flower press made from laser-cut wood. We also demonstrate how […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
How do we gain knowledge about the bodies of animals? On this guided tour, you will discover ETH Zurich’s Anatomical Collection of Domestic Animals, which has been used for teaching and research for more than 150 years. It contains an extraordinary collection of skeletons, preserved specimens, and both historical and modern models. Using selected exhibits, […]
What happens beneath our feet when plants grow? Become a root detective and explore the hidden world underground! In this hands-on workshop, children will discover the amazing variety of plant roots and learn how they help plants find water and nutrients, anchor themselves in the soil and survive in different environments. By observing real roots […]
What’s it like to work in an operating room? The team of the OR-X, the surgical research and training center of the Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich, invites children and families to discover the world of modern surgery. At three interactive stations, children and teens ages 8 to 16 can get hands-on […]
Play is often seen as the opposite of learning — yet the two are closer than we might think. Board games and video games foster strategic thinking, social skills, and creative problem-solving. And beyond that: analogue and digital games can actively create knowledge. This event brings together research and practice: a series of compact lightning […]
Further information will follow.
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
How are soils connected to climate change? And why do our actions influence the ground beneath our feet? This guided tour begins in the KEEP IT CO2OL exhibition at focusTerra, where impressive soil monoliths reveal how agriculture and forestry have degraded soils over time. As you continue through the exhibition, you will discover how human […]
How do earthquakes occur? What is moving deep beneath our feet? And why does the ground sometimes shake entire regions? In focusTerra’s permanent exhibition, we explore the causes of earthquakes. Learn how tectonic plates move, why earthquakes occur regularly in Switzerland and how researchers study them. Discover what earthquakes reveal about the Earth’s interior and […]
Immerse yourself in a world where colors light up and substances react with each other in spectacular ways. In this chemistry show, experiments take place right before your eyes, chemical reactions become visible, and science comes to life. The show combines fascinating experiments with easy-to-understand explanations and demonstrates how chemistry shapes our everyday lives and […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
Can robots help us learn, communicate or improve our wellbeing? In this interactive workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich are exploring the future of social robots and other intelligent technologies. Meet a social robot, experience virtual reality and take part in hands-on activities that show how robots could support children, education and […]
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
Take a look behind the scenes at ETH Zurich’s high-voltage laboratory. On this tour, you’ll gain fascinating insights into research on electrical power transmission technologies and learn how electricity is transported safely and efficiently over long distances. In addition to an introduction to current research projects, you’ll see demonstrations of high-voltage experiments. Experience fascinating effects […]
What does climate change have to do with my everyday life? And what can we do as a society to address it? Join us in focusTerra’s special exhibition KEEP IT CO₂OL to explore these questions. On this guided tour, you will learn why reducing CO₂ emissions has become such a prominent topic and what challenges […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Artificial intelligence is everywhere today—from ChatGPT to deepfakes. In this walk-in workshop, you can try out generative AI for yourself, learn about its opportunities and risks, and discuss how to use it responsibly. The focus is on the interactive learning tool “AI School,” which introduces children and teens to the topic of AI in a […]
Rings of smoke fly through the air, clouds seem to appear out of nowhere, and laser beams produce sounds. Raphael Oldani and Elena Santana, alias ‘Professor and Profesora Bummbastic’, take young and old alike on a fascinating journey through scientific phenomena. Joining them is the humanoid robot NAO. Children are invited to join in and […]
Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections. While antibiotics are now part of standard treatment, resistance and recurrent infections are on the rise. In addition to causes, symptoms, and current treatment options, the focus is on new research approaches: What role does the microbiome play? And how might bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target […]
Aircraft fly on sustainable fuels produced from solar energy; cars run on renewable energy; buildings are constructed from wood and other CO₂-storing materials; CO₂ is removed from the air and stored permanently. Utopia or a realistic scenario? Join us in focusTerra’s special exhibition KEEP IT CO₂OL to explore possible pathways towards a more climate-friendly future. […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
What’s it like to work in an operating room? The team of the OR-X, the surgical research and training center of the Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich, invites children and families to discover the world of modern surgery. At three interactive stations, children and teens ages 8 to 16 can get hands-on […]
Can robots help us learn, communicate or improve our wellbeing? In this interactive workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich are exploring the future of social robots and other intelligent technologies. Meet a social robot, experience virtual reality and take part in hands-on activities that show how robots could support children, education and […]
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How do we gain knowledge about the bodies of animals? On this guided tour, you will discover ETH Zurich’s Anatomical Collection of Domestic Animals, which has been used for teaching and research for more than 150 years. It contains an extraordinary collection of skeletons, preserved specimens, and both historical and modern models. Using selected exhibits, […]
How do earthquakes occur? What is moving deep beneath our feet? And why does the ground sometimes shake entire regions? In focusTerra’s permanent exhibition, we explore the causes of earthquakes. Learn how tectonic plates move, why earthquakes occur regularly in Switzerland and how researchers study them. Discover what earthquakes reveal about the Earth’s interior and […]
How can CO₂ be removed from the atmosphere, stored and converted into useful products? And what are the challenges involved? In this guided tour through the KEEP IT CO₂OL exhibition in focusTerra, you will discover a new interactive exhibit developed by the Mining the Atmosphere research initiative. Empa, AATB and focusTerra demonstrate how researchers are […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
What happens beneath our feet when plants grow? Become a root detective and explore the hidden world underground! In this hands-on workshop, children will discover the amazing variety of plant roots and learn how they help plants find water and nutrients, anchor themselves in the soil and survive in different environments. By observing real roots […]
Rings of smoke fly through the air, clouds seem to appear out of nowhere, and laser beams produce sounds. Raphael Oldani and Elena Santana, alias ‘Professor and Profesora Bummbastic’, take young and old alike on a fascinating journey through scientific phenomena. Joining them is the humanoid robot NAO. Children are invited to join in and […]
How are soils connected to climate change? And why do our actions influence the ground beneath our feet? This guided tour begins in the KEEP IT CO2OL exhibition at focusTerra, where impressive soil monoliths reveal how agriculture and forestry have degraded soils over time. As you continue through the exhibition, you will discover how human […]
Once upon a time, deep within the world of Embryon, there was a loud and lively city called Cellula, where proteins rushed about, vesicles drifted and everything moved in perfect harmony. Everything – except Cromixi, a colorful creature trapped in sleep by an ancient spell. Who cast it, and why? And more importantly: could the […]
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
What if you could step inside the human body, explore virtual worlds, or interact with digital objects using your own hands? This hands-on workshop introduces Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their growing role in science and education. Participants will explore applications such as immersive anatomy, VR training, haptic simulations, […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
What’s it like to work in an operating room? The team of the OR-X, the surgical research and training center of the Balgrist University Hospital and the University of Zurich, invites children and families to discover the world of modern surgery. At three interactive stations, children and teens ages 8 to 16 can get hands-on […]
Can robots help us learn, communicate or improve our wellbeing? In this interactive workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich are exploring the future of social robots and other intelligent technologies. Meet a social robot, experience virtual reality and take part in hands-on activities that show how robots could support children, education and […]
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Is there life on worlds that are light-years away? To find out, we don’t have to travel there—often, a close look at the light is enough. Researchers use the faint light from distant exoplanets to find clues about their atmospheres, composition, and potential conditions for life. This is also the approach of the planned LIFE […]
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
How do we gain knowledge about the bodies of animals? On this guided tour, you will discover ETH Zurich’s Anatomical Collection of Domestic Animals, which has been used for teaching and research for more than 150 years. It contains an extraordinary collection of skeletons, preserved specimens, and both historical and modern models. Using selected exhibits, […]
Why is the Earth getting warmer? And what does the gas CO₂ have to do with it? On this family tour, we will explore these questions together. Through exciting experiments, you will discover what CO₂ actually is, how it moves through nature and why too much of it can change the climate. Along the way, […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
Light is wonderful. It drives life on earth, travels at record (light) speed, and sunlight can sometimes even make us happy. But what is light made of? And how can it help shape the technologies of the future? In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of light through a series of interactive […]
Rings of smoke fly through the air, clouds seem to appear out of nowhere, and laser beams produce sounds. Raphael Oldani and Elena Santana, alias ‘Professor and Profesora Bummbastic’, take young and old alike on a fascinating journey through scientific phenomena. Joining them is the humanoid robot NAO. Children are invited to join in and […]
How do people with autism perceive the world? People with autism often experience the world differently and show differences for example in perception, communication, and social interaction. Researchers are investigating the biological mechanisms underlying these differences and suppose that sensory input is filtered to a lesser extent, causing some information to be perceived as more […]
The Blatten landslide in May 2025 shocked Switzerland. Millions of cubic metres of rock, ice and debris thundered into the valley, burying large parts of the village. But how can we predict how far these masses will flow, and why? In this workshop, you will discover how researchers at ETH Zurich, WSL and other institutions […]
