January 2021
A New Take on an Old Mystery
Researchers from EPFL and ETH Zürich have conducted an original scientific study that puts forth a plausible explanation for the mysterious 1959 death of nine hikers in the Ural Mountains in the former Soviet Union.
A civil engineer who sees the big picture
Thomas Vogel, Professor of Structural Engineering, has greatly influenced structural engineering in Switzerland and has a well-earned reputation after serving in various capacities at ETH Zurich. After 28 years of serving the university, the passionate civil engineer is retiring.
Global warming is creating more and more glacial lakes
If these grow uncontrollably and leak, they can quickly become a hazard. Protective projects costing millions are the consequences. But glacier lakes could also have a benefit: as reservoirs for the production of electricity. A TV documentary in German language.
Female Engineers in Focus
Despite innumerable obstacles posed by Covid-19 measures, the Gender and Diversity Commission of D-BAUG invited five exciting female engineers for an online event, scheduled for 4 March, the World Engineering Day.
Countries benefit when they learn from each other
Roman Stocker, member of the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force, explains why it is so important in this pandemic that experts exchange information across national borders.