Most materials have a fixed ability to conduct heat, but applying voltage to this thin film changes its thermal properties drastically. Materials whose electronic…
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50-old-year-theory in mechanics confirmed
An experiment by EPFL researchers has confirmed a theory that has been used in mechanics for over half a century – despite never having…
When female physicists work together
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science took place on 11 February. To mark this day, physicists from the University of Basel…
New approach for communication with voice assistant
It’s a situation familiar to anyone who’s ever communicated with a voice assistant on a smart device. You pose a request: “Hey Voice Assistant,…
High-resolution time measurement of magnetic memory device
Researchers at ETH have measured the timing of single writing events in a novel magnetic memory device with a resolution of less than 100…
Innovative light detector with 2D materials
Two research groups at ETH Zurich have joined forces to develop a novel light detector. It consists of two-dimensional layers of different materials that…
New quasiparticle discovered in semiconductors
Physicists from Switzerland and Germany have unveiled fingerprints of the long-sought particle known as Mahan exciton in the room temperature optical response of the…
AI’s now data genesis program
Machine learning systems are profoundly influenced by the methods of data collections and labelling that are used in their creation. Yet there has been…
New technique for new stretchy electronics
Next-generation devices made with new “peel and stack” method may include electronic chips worn on the skin. At the heart of any electronic device…
Swiss day for computer science teaching
Computer science at school can be very creative. On the tenth Swiss Day for Computer Science Teaching, ETH Zurich provided teachers from all levels…