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,…