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Small blood vessels play a major role in window shopper’s disease
New findings explain why treatment for this arterial occlusive disease often fails to produce the desired results: the problem of vascular disease lies not only in the main arteries of the legs, but also in the smallest blood vessels and surrounding muscle cells.
Towards a more sustainable AI
AI models and the data centres behind them consume a lot of energy, raising sustainability concerns. In an interview, Ana Klimovic, ETH Zurich professor and expert in sustainable machine learning, explains how AI computing can become more efficient – starting with smarter GPU use.
Only trees with sufficient water supply can cool cities
Urban trees are often seen as natural allies in fighting summer heat waves. But how much they actually help to cool their surroundings depends heavily on how moist the soil is. This is the main finding of a new study, led by environmental engineers at ETH Zurich and Eawag.
Biohybrid robotics: Muscles and tendons for robots
Researchers at the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich have developed a biohybrid system that mimics the biological interface between bones and muscles, enabling improved force transmission. This technology could be applied not only in robotics but also in the development of medical implants.
Drugs are often approved for wider use than tested
New drugs are often approved for a much wider group of patients than they were previously tested in clinical trials, according to a new study. The researchers therefore emphasise that it is important to monitor the safety of drugs after approval, especially in patient groups that were not part of the original clinical trials.