October

Fresh sparkling water at the touch of a button, waste-free and always on hand. ETH spin-off bottleplus is making this possible. Co-founder Christian Käser talks about challenges and what comes next.

Key industrial prosses such as cement production require heat at temperatures above 1000°C and are responsible for 10-20% of global CO2 emissions. A novel solar receiver uses concentrated solar energy for these processes and enables the decarbonization of these industries.

ETH startup Skaaltec uses real-time motion tracking and non-invasive brain stimulation to enhance the recovery of stroke patients. The SmartVNS system enables rehabilitation at home and helps to activate the neural pathways involved in the exercise movements.