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Robotic skin with a sense of touch
A new artificial skin, developed by researchers in Pisa, features an ETH chip. This computer chip mimics the human nervous system, enabling it to reliably and rapidly detect touch. The technology could pave the way for advancements in robots, prosthetics, and wearable devices.
Sika supports ETH project for sustainable construction
Sika is participating as a funding partner in ETH Zurich’s “Living Lab HIL” project. With a significant financial contribution, Sika is supporting the early project phases “Exploration” (2026), “Synthesis” (2027) and “Transfer” (2028). During these stages, the renovation and expansion of the ETH building for architecture and civil engineering will be prepared and designed as a real-life case study for circular, resource-efficient and digital construction.
Deep in Earth’s mantle, melting begins the same way worldwide
Vulkane sind der sichtbare Ausdruck von Magmen, die ihre Reise etwa 200 Kilometer unter der Erdoberfl?che beginnen. Wie diese tiefen Magmen entstehen, hat nun ein Forschungsteam der ETH Zürich und der Carnegie Institution for Science untersucht.
Climate change slows Earth’s spin: Day lengthening unprecedented in million years
Climate change is lengthening our days because rising sea levels slow Earth’s rotation. Researchers from the University of Vienna and ETH Zurich now show that the current increase in day length – 1.33 milliseconds per century – is unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years.
Ulrich Weidmann stepping down from the ETH Executive Board in spring 2027
Ulrich Weidmann, Vice President for Infrastructure and Sustainability (VPIN), will step down from the Executive Board at the end of March 2027. He will retire in mid-2028 and wishes to ensure a smooth transition into his post-work life. He plans to give the new ETH President the chance to make their first personnel decision in the search for his successor.