Water and wildlife on the Zambezi river
While investigating the water quality of the Zambezi River in the African country of Zambia, a team of aquatic chemists from ETH Z...
Humanitarian Logistics: a report from the Field
ETH is applying its engineering know-how to make humanitarian operations more efficient. Here is a report from the field.
Magic beans – breeding disease resistant beans for smallholder farmers
Although I have been working with beans for two years now, I only fully realized the importance and impact of my project when I ar...
Safeguarding the Future of Chocolate
While we enjoy the bittersweet flavors and smooth textures as they melt on our tongues, the seductive power of chocolate faces a c...
Linking Biotech with Development in Southern Africa
Working in Lesotho In many ways, the project on molecular HIV diagnostics was a dream come true. The application of biotechnologic...
Engineering for Development in Cape Town
Towards a climate of change Do you know the twisting feeling in your stomach when venturing into the unknown? That mixture between...
