The removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere is considered an important tool in the fight against climate change – but has so far been an energy-intensive and expensive process. Now, researchers have developed a new method that efficiently binds carbon dioxide and releases it again using only a small amount of energy. The starting materials are provided by waste products from dairy and soy processing.
Many AI systems answer questions in a matter of seconds – and, in the process, often prevent people from doing exactly what learning is all about: thinking for themselves. Machine learning expert Jakub Mačina is therefore developing models that don’t provide pupils with finished solutions, but rather help them to develop their understanding step by step.
On 11 June, the football World Cup will kick off in Canada, Mexico and the USA. While fans worldwide get excited, ETH professor Ulrik Brandes is analysing the patterns of play and tactics adopted by the Swiss national team’s opponents. He bases his work on large volumes of data from matches, as well as position-related data.
