Crime Research and Responsible AI
Two interdisciplinary projects have been awarded seed funding. One researches topics such as new forms of crime, while the other promotes the accountable use of AI.
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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Einstein’s Dissertation: Groundbreaking Work in Physics
Exactly 120 years ago today, Albert Einstein was awarded his doctoral certificate at the University of Zurich (UZH). Test your knowledge of Einstein’s dissertation in our quiz. -
How Wheat Fends Off Fungi
Although cereals naturally resist pathogenic fungi, powdery mildew can overcome this resistance. Researchers have now discovered one of the mechanisms behind this process. -
Young Shark Species More Vulnerable to Extinction
Among sharks and rays, species within the first four million years of existence are significantly more likely to go extinct than older species, according to a study based on fossils from the last 145 million years. -
A Life of Tireless Scientific Energy
The molecular biologist Charles Weissmann was one of the leading figures in his field, his research on the antiviral agent alpha interferon brought him worldwide recognition. He passed away last Friday in Zurich at the age of 94. -
Back to the Big Bang
UZH physicist Ben Kilminster designs the most precise parts of the enormous CERN detectors to look for flaws in the physical models used to explain the beginnings of the universe. -
Uranus and Neptune might be rock giants
A team of researchers is challenging our understanding of the Solar System planets’ interior. The composition of Uranus and Neptune, the two outer most planets, might be more rocky and less icy than previously thought. -
Nine Research Groups Win ERC Funding
Amid the toughest competition to date, UZH researchers emerged remarkably strong, winning major support for ambitious projects across disciplines. -
Landslides and Heavy Rainfall
Geographers are working to improve predictions of where natural hazards, such as landslides and floodings, could occur and what the impact will be. -
Strengthening Global Supply Chain Management with AI and Mathematical Insight
Funded by a BRIDGE Discovery Grant, UZH physicist Nicola Serra and ETH mathematician Alessio Figalli plan to pair optimal transport theory with AI to fortify supply-chain weak spots. -
The Looming Threat of Demolition
For many people, finding an apartment in Zurich has become a living nightmare. Researchers at UZH are investigating the crisis and putting it into conversation with experiences in Geneva. -
Biochemist Ohad Medalia Receives Synergy Grant
What exactly happens during cell division? UZH biochemist Ohad Medalia has secured an ERC Synergy Grant to find out. -
Into the Woods
UZH anthropologist Colin Shaw investigates from an evolutionary perspective which environments are harmful to our health and which are beneficial. -
Plant Biologist Receives Award for Immune Research
Phytobiologist Jana Ordon researches plant immune responses. She has just received a L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award for her work. -
Checkpoint Inhibitor Promotes Tissue Repair
UZH researchers have identified a new, important function of immune checkpoint inhibitors: promotion of tissue healing. This finding could help treat fibrosis and chronic wounds. -
Witnessing the formation of moons
NASA's Webb Telescope is investigating the formation of moons around a massive planet. An UZH team is studying the chemical composition of a disc believed to be the basis of new moons. -
Using AI Responsibly
Artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating more and more areas of life. Scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) are developing new solutions, but they are also highlighting the consequences for our society. -
Largest-Ever Cosmological Simulation
The Euclid mission has published the most extensive simulation of the cosmos to date. The modeling was based on algorithms developed at UZH. -
How Climate Change Influenced the Blatten Landslide
At a recent conference, UZH researcher Christian Huggel presented new findings on the link between the Blatten landslide and climate change. -
Watching the Brain Learn
Modern imaging technology is improving our understanding of how the brain works. In the long term, this will help us treat learning disorders, among other things.