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Restricting hazardous chemicals protects millions of Europeans from serious diseases
EU-wide restrictions protect the health of citizens by reducing risks of serious illness such as cancers, sexual development disorders, asthma and skin allergies. They also... More
Your body is a power plant
The technology developed by the ETH spin-off Mithras Technology wouldn’t be out of place in a science fiction movie: the user’s own body heat powers... More
Gold nanocomposite contact lenses that correct colour blindness
Imagine seeing the world in muted shades — gray sky, gray grass. Some people with colour blindness see everything this way, though most can’t see... More
Fighting respiratory virus outbreaks through 'nano-popcorn' sensor-based rapid detection
Viral respiratory diseases are easily transmissible and can spread rapidly across the globe, causing significant damage. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to this.... More
When will graphene-based products be available on the market?
What about the announced applications from graphene and related materials? Thanks to initiatives such as the European Union's Graphene Flagship and high investments from industry,... More
3D-printed bioresorbable airway stent
An ETH Zurich research team is using 3D printing to produce a new type of bioresorbable airway stent. This could greatly simplify the future treatment... More
Priority list of nanomaterials in cosmetics for risk assessment
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has published a final paper on their “Scientific advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics” as a... More
Elimination of microplastics in wastewater directly at the source of generation
A team of researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades... More