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1. Turning sawdust into fire-resistant materials

   What is usually burned to generate energy today could protect houses tomorrow. Researchers at ETH Zurich and Empa have found a way to press sawdust with a mineral binder to create a robust, flame-retardant material. It’s even recyclable. 

2. “You can’t solve global problems at a purely national level”

   In this interview, Isabel Günther, Professor of Development Economics at ETH Zurich, explains why higher education is a catalyst for Africa’s social and economic transfor­mation – and why a global perspective strengthens the impact of research. 

3. Walenstadt: a model for Ghana’s electricity supply

   Timothy Asare from Ghana is a graduate of a joint Master’s programme run by Ashesi University and ETH Zurich. Today, he is working with ETH professor John Lygeros to develop sustainable power solutions for Ghana. 

4. Cheap diagnostics for tropical diseases

   Andrés Javier Bello-Hernández’s doctoral research centers on a novel diagnostic device for dengue fever. The technology also holds potential for identifying other viral infections. 

5. The future of urban traffic management

   At ETH Zurich, Grace Kagho is building a digital twin of her hometown Lagos. As a researcher and an entrepreneur, she is working to make her data-driven approach to sustainable urban planning available to cities worldwide.