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Amazing Quantum Physics

Can an object disappear even though it’s still there? Can you make the invisible visible? Come and be amazed at the physics show! One of 46 attractions at Scientifica on the Irchel Campus.
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Scientifica 2026

Race Cars, Rockets, Drone Shows

Discover the world's fastest electric cars, watch how rocket engines are built, and see the fastest autonomous drones in action.

Dübendorf: 22 August More about Dübendorf: 22 August
Space Travel, Meerkats, Quantum Physics

Pilot a lunar lander, observe the behavior of meerkats, and be enchanted by the magic of quantum physics at the physics show.

UZH Irchel: 23 August More about UZH Irchel: 23 August
Forests & Climate Change, Cooking & Physics

Head over to the Forest Lab, discover how researchers build models of lakes and rivers, and find out what cooking has to do with physics in the show “Science in Your Kitchen.”

ETH Hönggerberg: 23 August More about ETH Hönggerberg: 23 August
Hospitals, Emergency Services, Züri Water

What will the hospital of the future look like? How do emergency responders train? And what does it take to safely treat drinking water? The City of Zurich invites you to take a look behind the scenes.

Zürich: 24 to 28 August More about Zürich: 24 to 28 August
From A for AI to Z for Zoology

How is AI changing the world, how is language evolving, and when will the glaciers have melted? 1,000 scientists will present their research on current issues at around 80 exhibition booths.

UZH/ETH Center: 29 & 30 Aug More about UZH/ETH Center: 29 & 30 Aug
Shows, Workshops, Lectures

8 science shows, 9 science cafés, 25 workshops, 14 guided tours, and 35 short lectures: Be amazed by the latest research and join the discussion on the most pressing issues facing our society.

UZH/ETH Center: 29 & 30 Aug More about UZH/ETH Center: 29 & 30 Aug

Researcher at work

Research at UZH

UZH offers excellent research conditions and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Current and prospective researchers can find all the information they need on the UZH portal for researchers.

UZH for Researchers

Visualization: Research involving animals

Animal Research Explained

What exactly is animal research? What about animal welfare? And which alternatives are there? Young researchers answer the Swiss public's most pressing questions.

Animal Research Explained

Research News

13 Aug 2026

The Biggest Ever Scientifica

Over the course of a week, the collaborative UZH and ETH science festival offers an ideal platform …

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13 Aug 2026

Cancer in the Bones

Sarcomas are a rare form of cancer. Didier Surdez is working on models that capture and map the …

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12 Aug 2026

Oxytocin Selectively Boosts Trust

A new study provides compelling evidence that this hormone tends to boost trusting behavior in men …

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11 Aug 2026

Social Media Have Only Partially Democratized Climate Communication

Despite a wider range of actors being involved, established voices continue to dominate climate …

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10 Aug 2026

Xi Jinping’s Big Bet

Xi Jinping is steering China toward global technological leadership in AI and clean energy, says …

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10 Aug 2026

Brain Possesses Greater Self-Repair Capacity than Previously Assumed

A new study using a mouse model shows that special supporting and nourishing cells repopulate …

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5 Aug 2026

Human Activity More than Doubles Fire Occurrence in the Arctic

Effective fire prevention and response can help reduce risks whose impacts extend far beyond the …

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Ethics and Integrity

Ancient Texts

Interdisciplinarity

Tests at the phonetics laboratory

Research Funding

Young researchers at work

Technologies and Knowledge Transfer

Xenoscope

Excellence

Math equations

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