Air Pollution Can Contribute to Obesity and Diabetes

Computer scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a digital tool capable of searching through millions of published DNA records in a matter of seconds. This can significantly accelerate research into antibiotic resistance and unknown pathogens.

On Mars, dust devils and winds reach speeds of up to 160 km/h and are therefore faster than previously assumed: This shows a study by an international research team led by the University of Bern. The researchers analyzed images taken by the Bernese Mars camera CaSSIS and the stereo camera HRSC with the help of machine learning. The study provides a valuable data basis for a better understanding of atmospheric dynamics, which is important for better climate models and future Mars missions.

A study led by EPFL shows that Urolithin A, a natural compound, can abolish high anxiety in rats by repairing mitochondrial function in their brain cells, specifically in the nucleus accumbens. The findings open a new avenue for effective and possibly side effect-free nutritional approaches to help reduce anxiety.

On October 6, 1995, the first exoplanet was discovered at the University of Geneva Observatory, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.

Researchers from EPFL, AMD, and the University of Novi Sad have uncovered a long-standing inefficiency in the algorithm that programs millions of reconfigurable chips used worldwide, a discovery that could reshape how future generations of these are designed and programmed.

Researchers have pioneered a 3D printing method that grows metals and ceramics inside a water-based gel, resulting in exceptionally dense, yet intricate constructions for next-generation energy, biomedical, and sensing technologies.

A study led by EPFL shows that Urolithin A, a natural compound, can abolish high anxiety in rats by repairing mitochondrial function in their brain cells, specifically in the nucleus accumbens. The findings open a new avenue for approaches to help reduce anxiety.

Modern printed circuit boards are made from petroleum-based materials and are difficult to recycle. researchers have developed a biodegradable version - an important step toward sustainable electronics. Their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices.

When we think of microbiota, we usually think of our gut. However, there is another, lesser-known type of microbiota that also plays a central role: the plant microbiota. In an article that appeared on the cover of the October 2, 2025 issue of "Science", Prof. Niko Geldner and his team at the University of Lausanne have unraveled the intricate web of the "phytobiota", where, sheltered underground, bacteria and roots cultivate a bittersweet love affair.