March 2017
ETH earth sciences remain Number 1 in the world
ETH Zurich earth scientists performed outstandingly in the QS World University Rankings, achieving the top place among all universities worldwide.
The rock crackers
ETH Zurich researchers working at NAGRA's Grimsel rock laboratory have retreated deep inside the mountain. By fracturing solid rock, they are hoping to re-examine the feasibility of geothermal power plants based on petrothermal technology.