9 Results for: ETH Zurich

Machine Learning Model to Identify and Classify Global Climate Finance Flows

ETH Zurich researchers unveil ClimateFinanceBERT, a Machine Learning model exposing inaccuracies in reported global climate finance.

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Interview: EcoVision Lab Is Mapping Biomass for the Good of the Planet

The EcoVision Lab at ETH Zurich is developing a tool that can accurately map biomass - all over the world - using remote sensing data. They hope it will make land-use planning more objective, transparent and environmentally-friendly, as well as protecting forests and biodiversity throughout the globe. We spoke to two of the brains behind the project.

Wind Power – The New Aircraft Flying High to Harvest Green Energy

Higher, more efficient and definitely more mobile - students at the ETH Zurich are breaking new ground with a special airborne device for harvesting energy from the wind.

Sustainable Biocomposite Material Component Creates Potential for Healthy Indoor Climates

Researchers searching for construction materials that address both climate and health challenges have stumbled upon a new, exciting biocomposite material.

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“The First Location Is a Stumbling Block or a Stepping Stone”: How AI Model GeoMatch Is Relocating Refugees

Refugees who settle in a new country face location-based challenges. Could artificial intelligence model GeoMatch provide a solution?

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Impact Printing: Will We Print Our Houses From Clay One Day?

Impact printing produces houses from clay with minimal composite materials. Are they an alternative to highly emitting concrete buildings?

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“One sensor in every single river”: An Interview with Jessica Droujko of Riverkin

Jessica Droujko loves rivers. In order to better protect them, she founded the start-up Riverkin, which uses a special sensor to measure the health of bodies of water.

Hyperloop: These Swiss Students Could Be Pioneering the Future of Transport

Hyperloop presents many with hope for a green revolution in our transport systems. Could these Swiss students be at the helm?

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A Use for Electronic Waste: Start-up “REEcover” Wants To Make Rare Earth Metals Recyclable

Less than one percent of rare earth metals are recovered from electronic waste recycling in Switzerland. The start-up "REEcover" has developed a process that makes the recovery of raw materials easier, more economical and more sustainable.