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Globe, 2/2013: Nano –The particle tamers

The magazine of ETH Zurich and ETH Zurich Alumni - now available in English. More

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Prof. Bernhard Truffer: "Energy transition: Is the commitment of citizens adjuvant?" [18.06.13] More (in German)

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ETH Life - the online magazine

Hybrid material as gold-leaf substitute

Researchers have created a hybrid material out of gold and milk proteins that looks like a wafer-thin gold leaf. It could be used in a vast range of applications from gastronomy to the jewellery industry. [18.06.13] More

Antioxidant with a long shelf life

Scientists from ETH Zurich have developed a nanomaterial that protects other molecules from oxidation. As it has a long shelf life, it is just the ticket for industrial applications. [17.06.13] More

More tongues than one

The general conclusion of the recent event entitled “What language skills will students need in the future?” was that among academics, English as a lingua franca is just not enough. To integrate, learning the local language is an absolute must. [14.06.13] More

 

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Art on Wednesday evening: "Faces of Distinction. Anthony van Dyck and his portraits of an illustrious circle"
On Wednesday, 19 June, the Collection of Prints and Drawings is holding a guided tour in support of the children charity program "Room to Read". More (in German)

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