In 2023, one in every four single-family houses was equipped with a heat pump.

Switzerland had 1.79 million residential buildings and 4.79 million dwellings in 2023. 37% of buildings…

Production of solar fuels: Storing the sun’s heat at 1200 degrees

The ETH spin-off Synhelion has recently inaugurated the world's first industrial plant for the production…

Economic forecast: Below-average growth, inflation lower than previously expected

The Federal Government Expert Group on Business Cycles continues to expect Switzerland's economic growth in…

Tumour irradiation, individualised daily

In the treatment of cancer patients, irradiation can be adapted anew each day to the…

The ETH Board appoints four new members of the EPFL Executive Board

The new members of the Executive Board have been appointed in connection with the inauguration…

22 new professors appointed at ETH Zurich and EPFL

At its meeting of 18/19 September 2024 and upon application of the President of ETH…

Sanctions: Ordinance on Measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

The UN sanctions committee has amended the list of sanctioned individuals, companies and organizations. The…

Successful Open Lab Days: A day of engaging encounters

Last Saturday, Empa and Eawag opened their doors to the public. Around 7000 guests visited…

State Secretary Hirayama attends Informal Meeting of EU Higher Education and Research Ministers in Budapest

Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, represented Switzerland at the Informal Meeting…

Joint professorship for robotics between EPFL and Empa

Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL's School of Architecture,…