Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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News From Our Research
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Einstein’s Dissertation: Groundbreaking Work in Physics
Exactly 120 years ago today, Albert Einstein was awarded his doctoral certificate at the University of Zurich (UZH). Test your knowledge of
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How Wheat Fends Off Fungi
Although cereals naturally resist pathogenic fungi, powdery mildew can overcome this resistance. Researchers have now discovered one of the
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Young Shark Species More Vulnerable to Extinction
Among sharks and rays, species within the first four million years of existence are significantly more likely to go extinct than older species,
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A Life of Tireless Scientific Energy
The molecular biologist Charles Weissmann was one of the leading figures in his field, his research on the antiviral agent alpha interferon brought
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Back to the Big Bang
UZH physicist Ben Kilminster designs the most precise parts of the enormous CERN detectors to look for flaws in the physical models used to explain
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Uranus and Neptune Might Be Rock Giants
A team of researchers is challenging our understanding of the Solar System planets’ interior. The composition of Uranus and Neptune, the two outer
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Nine Research Groups Win ERC Funding
Amid the toughest competition to date, UZH researchers emerged remarkably strong, winning major support for ambitious projects across disciplines.
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