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In part two of the interview marking the 100th?anniversary of quantum mechanics, ETH Professor Klaus Ensslin explains why quantum technology is developing at such a rapid pace?at the moment?and why Switzerland needs to?make an effort?if it?doesn¡¯t?want to be left behind.?

Engineers, biomedical researchers, computer scientists, and many other members of the ETH Zurich community have made great strides in research and teaching. Here is a brief review of an eventful year.

Three quantum researchers were presented with the Nobel Prize in Stockholm on 10 December. Meanwhile, this year marked the centenary of quantum mechanics as a field of research. In this two-part interview, ETH Professor Klaus Ensslin looks back at its beginnings and talks about where the technology is headed.?

In a former service tunnel built for the Furka-Gotthard rail link, ETH geoscientists are looking to move mountains. We take a closer look at the underground lab.

Ruedi Hofer was as surprised as anyone to be appointed the new President of the ETH Alumni Association.

Robotics pioneer Roland Siegwart and philosopher Nadia Mazouz discuss dual-use technologies, drone warfare in Ukraine and whether universities should one day engage in military research.

ETH students on a project-based programme are developing underwater robots that can think and act collectively. It¡¯s the perfect opportunity to see how research and technology can dovetail with teamwork.

While machine learning has long been a cornerstone of robotics, the latest AI revolution is reshaping how robots are taught. Cloud-based simulations have made training faster and more efficient than ever.

Having studied architecture at ETH, Franziska Biner now serves as a member of the Valais cantonal government. A native of a mountain village, she works to promote the interests of people in Switzerland¡¯s Alpine regions.

Statistician Johanna Ziegel is a great believer in numbers and their power to predict the future. Away from work, though, she¡¯s learned not to plan for every eventuality.