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This is the official Twitter account of ETH Zurich in English. Deutscher Account: @eth

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Lorenz Hurni, Professor of Cartography at ETH Zurich, considers what constitutes maps and why they are also instruments of power – and reveals how the Swiss World Atlas deals with disputed names and unilateral name changes. ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
Maps as instruments of power

Maps as instruments of power

Lorenz Hurni considers what constitutes maps and why they are also instruments of power – and reveals how the Swiss World Atlas deals with disputed names and unilateral name changes.

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From unstable slopes to rock falls, the thawing of #permafrost has many consequences for mountain regions, including the Swiss Alps. Swiss scientists are leading global efforts to understand the problem and find solutions. buff.ly/B0IRJQX @WSL_research @permosCH @ETH_en
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At the 4th #ICForumCH at @ETH_en—building on three editions where #Integration, #Innovation, & #Inclusion were not just ideas, but forces that moved us forward. In a world where the power of law must prevail over the law of power, stability is not standing still. It is the art of adapting, innovating, evolving with time, while safeguarding what matters.
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D-CHAB@ETH_DCHAB14 Feb 2025
Reminder👉Join us today for the Ruzicka Prize Ceremony and Lecture @DelleyMurielle , 5 pm, lecture hall J3, HCI building, Hönggerberg @ETH_DCHAB @ETH_en. We hope to see you there! Learn more on: chab.ethz.ch/en/research/awa…
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Nina Wiedemann warns that location data reveals private habits and poses risks even with masking. She urges users to limit sharing and advocates for stronger protections to safeguard privacy in the #DigitalAge. Read more: brnw.ch/21wQbM8
What location data reveals about you

What location data reveals about you

Location data allows rich insights into private details about our lives: where we live and work, how we spend our free time and what is important to us, says Nina Wiedemann. This poses a considerable...

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In geopolitically uncertain times, science diplomacy fosters trust, says ETH President Joël Mesot, highlighting three #GenerativeAI partnerships that showcase the value of cross-sector collaboration for #HumanitarianMissions. brnw.ch/21wQ7H1
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Sunny New Year's Afternoon/Eve at the @ETH #Zurich Hoenggerberg Campus above the fog of the city. Check out the photos with frost on the trees. Looking cool! Happy New Year!
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Congratulations to @ETH_en spin-off @anybotics for another substantial financing round that will open a new chapter in its success story.
ANYbotics (@anybotics) profile pictureANYbotics@anybotics12 Dec 2024
ANYbotics Raises a Further $60M to Accelerate Global Expansion Led by Qualcomm Ventures & Supernova Invest, bringing our total to $130M. This fuels U.S. expansion & global scaling to meet demand for AI-driven industrial inspection robots. Discover more hubs.la/Q02_n51B0
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🌟🎉🏅Congratulations to Helena Ström @helenastrom5 and Daria Odermatt, the winners of this year's Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) Awards! 👉sfiar.ch/award
SFIAR Award 2026 – Call for Submissions

SFIAR Award 2026 – Call for Submissions

The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) invites submissions for the SFIAR Award 2026. The award recognizes outstanding Master’s and PhD research in agricultural research for...

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A new model developed at @ETH_en with #CSCS resources reveals the Earth’s inner layers in never-before-seen detail. Named REVEAL, it helps identify earthquake impacts, trace the life cycle of the Earth’s tectonic plates, and even search for diamonds. More: bit.ly/3BdlIMA
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Verena Zimmermann is convinced that it is too simplistic to view people solely as a risk factor in cyber security. Rather, the special abilities of users should be utilised in a targeted way in order to increase cyber security. ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/e…
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Where do people go when they flee climate change? In the latest #Zukunftsblog post, ETH Zurich researcher @a_free_hear argues, that Europe's fear of mass climate migration is exaggerated. Read it here: brnw.ch/21wP0Ln #ClimateMigration
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A big thank you to Federal Councillor @ignaziocassis and his team for the open discussion on various cooperation projects between @ETH_en and the @EDA_DFAE! #sciencediplomacy @CSS_ETHZurich
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Join us for Prof. Marco Mazzotti's farewell lecture @ETH_en , Audi Max on 22 Nov 2024, 5.15pm. ! After 28 years, he’s retiring in Jan 2025. Read more about his work in separation processes & sustainable energy systems in our interview mavt.ethz.ch/news-and-events…
Talent and serendipity

Talent and serendipity

Taking a position at ETH Zurich was the most important decision in his professional life. Marco Mazzotti is still convinced of this today. Now, at the end of January 2025, he will retire, and he...

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With @dukenus & @ETH_en our FHT researchers have developed a fall-risk screening process that saves seniors a trip to the clinic! And it involves wearable sensors! Read about it on @straits_times: straitstimes.com/singapore/n…
New fall-risk screening process more easily accessible to seniors

New fall-risk screening process more easily accessible to seniors

They can be assessed by trained staff at active ageing centres in the community, instead of visiting a clinic. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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A sustainable shift in Switzerland towards a climate-friendly, #Biodiversity-rich future requires efforts in #EnergyTransition, climate action, and biodiversity loss. Reto Knutti stresses that this challenge is crucial and worthwhile despite difficulties. brnw.ch/21wO3Qa
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SAVE THE DATE - November 18-19 / 2nd International Conference Ethics of Engineering Life iceel.info/ nccr-mse.ch/en/home/ @bambinogesu @UniBasel @UniBasel_en @ETH_en academyforlife.va/content/pa…
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Miriam Filippi urges a reevaluation of current #Biofabrication practices, as while #LivingMatter can enhance technology and promote eco-friendly human activities, existing methods for creating materials with living cells are unsustainable. brnw.ch/21wNQAK
Biofabrication should be sustainable

Biofabrication should be sustainable

While living matter can advance technology and render human activities more efficient and eco-friendly, the way in which we currently fabricate materials containing living cells is far from sustain...

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EPFL and ETH Zurich Presidents argue that high tuition fees, common in English-speaking countries, aren't the solution for #UniversityFinancing. They emphasize viewing students as valuable contributors to the nation, not just revenue sources. brnw.ch/21wNMQe @EPFL_en
University funding: a national debate is needed

University funding: a national debate is needed

EPFL and ETH Zurich Presidents Martin Vetterli and Joël Mesot consider high tuition fees as in the English-speaking world to be the wrong approach to improving the financial situation of the two...

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The power of #collaboration! By joining forces with a great team of peers from across the 🌍, we identified 4 main life strategies of trees – crucially expanding our knowledge of #treedemographics. Read now in @ScienceMagazine: science.org/doi/10.1126/scie… @ForestPlots @TreeMort_ERC
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