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Self-driving taxis are coming to Zurich later this year, marking Switzerland's first robotaxi service and a major step forward for autonomous vehicles in Europe. WeRide and Uber are partnering to bring driverless rides to the city, with plans to expand across 15 cities globally by 2030.
Sheffield siblings Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick became the first brothers ever to win a PGA Tour event, capturing the Zurich Classic in a nail-biting finish. The historic victory propels younger brother Alex into the big leagues with a PGA Tour card through 2028.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved true randomness for the first time, a breakthrough that could make everything from encryption to digital security virtually unbreakable. Using quantum physics and supercooled chips, they've solved a problem that has plagued computers since their invention.
Researchers at ETH Zurich just solved one of quantum computing's biggest headaches, making these super-powerful machines dramatically more stable and reliable. The breakthrough brings us closer to computers that could revolutionize everything from medicine to climate science.
Scientists at ETH Zurich created a 97% water hydrogel that mimics how bones naturally heal, offering hope for millions facing painful surgeries. The soft material can be laser-printed into bone structures in seconds and dissolves safely in the body.
Ghanaians in Zurich held their first dialogue with government leaders to move beyond sending money home and start shaping policy. They're demanding reforms on everything from cocoa processing to passport services while officials promise sustained engagement.
United Arab Emirates University earned more US patents than any other UAE institution in 2025, placing 67th worldwide alongside ETH Zurich. The milestone marks 50 years of research turning ideas into real-world solutions.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered a compound that protects brain cells by stopping harmful protein clusters from forming. In mice, the treatment slowed nerve damage, extended lifespan, and could lead to the first Alzheimer's therapy targeting a completely new biological pathway.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have identified a molecular trigger that actively causes common tendon injuries, opening the door to new treatments for millions of athletes and older adults. The discovery could transform how doctors treat conditions that currently leave many patients without good options.
Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered a protein called HIF1 that triggers painful tendon injuries, opening the door to better treatments. Turning off the protein protected tendons even under heavy strain.
Researchers at ETH Zurich created a breakthrough catalyst that transforms carbon dioxide into methanol more efficiently than ever before. By using single atoms instead of metal clumps, they've opened a pathway to climate-neutral fuel production.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a quantum system that generates truly random encryption codes that even future quantum computers can't crack. This breakthrough could protect our passwords, bank accounts, and personal data for decades to come.
Scientists in Zurich used magnetic nanorobots combined with stem cells to restore normal walking in mice with completely severed spinal cords. The breakthrough could one day help millions of people living with spinal injuries.
The children and grandson of Silvio Gazzaniga, who designed the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy in 1974, made an emotional visit to see his masterpiece at the FIFA Museum in Zurich. His golden sculpture remains the most recognizable symbol in global sports.
Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick just made golf history as the first brothers to win the Zurich Classic together, earning Alex a PGA Tour card through 2028. The victory turns Alex's dream of playing alongside his older brother on tour into reality.
Alex Fitzpatrick just earned his PGA Tour card in the most unforgettable way possible—winning alongside his brother Matt at the Zurich Classic. The emotional victory caps off an incredible comeback from nearly losing his European Tour status just months ago.
Researchers at ETH Zurich just 3D printed an entire robot hand in a single process, complete with bones, joints, tendons, and touch sensors that mimic human anatomy. This breakthrough brings us closer to creating robots that move and feel like living creatures.
Matt Fitzpatrick pulled off an incredible bunker shot on the final hole to win the Zurich Classic with his brother Alex, earning the younger Fitzpatrick a two-year PGA Tour card. The emotional victory marks a historic moment as the Sheffield brothers became champions in golf's only pairs tournament.
English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick became the first siblings ever to win a PGA Tour event, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in a thrilling finish. The Sheffield duo earned a historic win and a $1 million prize after Matt's clutch bunker shot set up Alex for the winning putt.
Scientists discovered Earth stayed habitable only because oxygen levels hit a perfect sweet spot 4.6 billion years ago. Too much or too little oxygen during planet formation, and life-essential elements would have vanished.
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