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1. Why only a small number of planets are suitable for life

   Researchers from ETH Zurich have demonstrated why only a small number of planets have the chemical requirements for life – and why the Earth is so fortunate. Their findings may have consequences for the search for life elsewhere in the universe. 

2. Tiny sensors for huge jumps

   Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed sensors designed to enhance the training performance of ski jumpers. Young athletes recently tested the devices on the ski jump in Kandersteg. Find out more in the video.

3. Fighting superbugs with nets and light switches

   A new gel could combat resistant bacteria in wounds and around implant sites, while also supporting healing. The hydrogel, which is inspired by natural immune defences, has produced highly promising results in animal models.

4. Frank Schweitzer, how can we prevent malicious AI swarms from destroying our democracies?

   Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used for mass disinformation and manipulation. 22 researchers from different disciplines warned against this in an article recently published in the journal Science. The authors include Frank Schweitzer, Professor Emeritus of Systems Design at ETH Zurich.

5. Three new Research Centres of Competence for ETH Zurich

   How and where does life originate in the universe? How can physical phenomena be measured with the highest precision? How is Switzerland handling increasing climate and weather extremes? Three new National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCRs), awarded to ETH Zurich and its partner universities, seek to answer these questions.