http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/disciplines/science.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/cozzarelli-prize-bascompte.html UZH evolutionary biologist Jordi Bascompte has received the Cozzarelli Prize for his research on the emergence of eukaryotic cells. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/cozzarelli-prize-bascompte.html Communication 2026-04-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/athena-swan.html The Faculty of Science is applying for an international label for equality, diversity, and inclusion – the first faculty in Switzerland to do so. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/athena-swan.html Brigitte Blöchlinger and Barbara Simpson 2026-04-16T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html The University of Zurich has set up a new funding instrument for postdoctoral researchers. We present the first three recipients of the Sylvia Isobel Willener Fellowship. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-04-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html An analysis of bacteria in Lake Zurich reveals that some soil microbes acquire new traits in order to colonize new aquatic habitats, while others reduce their genome size. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html 2026-04-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/nasa-artemis-flight-data.html UZH provides NASA with flight data from the Orion space capsule to test the possibility of involving external parties in monitoring flight paths. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/nasa-artemis-flight-data.html Theo von Däniken 2026-04-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Two researchers have discovered a new palm species in the virgin forests of Colombia. Together with an indigenous community, they mapped its geographical distribution. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-03-17T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/grewe-brainfair.html Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems have difficulty understanding complex relationships. Benjamin Grewe wants to change this and draws his inspiration from biology. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/grewe-brainfair.html Interview: Roger Nickl; Translation: Meg Züblin 2026-03-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/climate-change-croplands.html The subtropics are particularly affected. Explore animated diagrams and interactive maps that show the extent of the decline in various climate scenarios. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/climate-change-croplands.html Text: Theo von Däniken / Translation: Michael Jackson 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/antibiotics.html Oliver Zerbe is working on an active substance that attacks pathogenic bacteria in a novel way and eliminates them. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/antibiotics.html Adrian Ritter 2026-02-16T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in Research, for childhood cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as muon research. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Pesticides.html Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Pesticides.html 2026-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/transform-funding-line.html 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. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/transform-funding-line.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gemma Brown 2026-01-19T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/einstein-phd-thesis.html 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. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/einstein-phd-thesis.html Roger Nickl, Theo von Däniken / Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mildew.html Although cereals naturally resist pathogenic fungi, powdery mildew can overcome this resistance. Researchers have now discovered one of the mechanisms behind this process. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mildew.html 2026-01-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Sharks-and-rays.html 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. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Sharks-and-rays.html 2025-12-16T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/charles-weissmann.html 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. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/charles-weissmann.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Barbara Simpson 2025-12-15T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Particle-Physics.html 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. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Particle-Physics.html Santina Russo; translation: Georgia Gray 2025-12-10T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Uranus-Neptune.html 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. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Uranus-Neptune.html 2025-12-09T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Amid the toughest competition to date, UZH researchers emerged remarkably strong, winning major support for ambitious projects across disciplines. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-consolidator-grants.html Barbara Simpson 2025-12-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/landslides-and-heavy-rainfall.html Geographers are working to improve predictions of where natural hazards, such as landslides and floodings, could occur and what the impact will be. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/landslides-and-heavy-rainfall.html Theo von Däniken; Translation: Gemma Brown 2025-11-18T23:00:00Z