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The research presents a machine learning framework for early CKD diagnosis using structured clinical data from the UCI Machine Learning Repository. Multiple algorithms—logistic regression, SVM, random forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost—were evaluated within a single preprocessing pipeline, achieving F1-scores between 0.98 and 0.99, with SVM attaining the highest mean F1 of 0.9870. Validation through label permutation confirmed that the models learned meaningful clinical correlations rather than random noise.

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A study by researchers from EPFL, ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich demonstrates how high‑resolution satellite imagery, combined with text‑based data, can improve the assessment of damage, population movements and infrastructure conditions in conflict zones. The research, published in Nature, shows that fusing satellite observations with other sources can uncover otherwise undocumented violence and provide a more complete picture of conflict dynamics.

Source: EPFL News

ETH Zurich computer scientists led by Rasmus Kyng have developed a new solver for Laplacian equations that uses randomized Approximate Cholesky factorization, achieving nearly linear running time and up to five times faster performance than existing software. The prototype, published in the SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, reliably solves large network problems—including those where previous solvers fail—by sampling a small set of connections to reduce computational cost while maintaining accuracy. This work demonstrates how theoretical breakthroughs can be translated into practical, hig…

Source: ETH Zurich News

State Secretary Martina Hirayama represented Switzerland at the International Space Summit in Paris on 9–10 September 2026. She highlighted the importance of science, international cooperation, and Europe's need for strong space capabilities, while noting Switzerland's support for the European Space Agency and the growing role of the private sector. The summit discussed key issues such as low Earth orbit use, the space economy, scientific research, lunar exploration, and talent development.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

Switzerland recorded a record 70,000 cultural organisations in 2024, a 27 % increase since 2011. In the same period, the overall economy grew by 16 %. However, the cultural sector saw a decline in jobs and organisational size in 2024.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

EPFL researchers have created ultra‑thin silicon metasurfaces that can dynamically tune their interaction with mid‑infrared light in real time, achieving record optical performance. By using integrated micro‑heaters and ultrafast laser pulses, the devices can modulate light at kilohertz to nanosecond speeds without altering their physical structure. The platform is scalable, compatible with large‑scale semiconductor manufacturing, and could enable compact, low‑power free‑space optical communications and adaptive chemical sensing.

Source: EPFL News

ETH Zurich recorded 3,800 new bachelor students this semester, up from 3,600 last year, with mechanical engineering remaining the most popular discipline and a 10% rise in its enrollment. Computer Science enrollment fell 15%, while interest in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology surged 27%. Master’s programmes attracted 8,200 applications, an 18% increase, with about 1,900 students expected to begin studies.

Source: ETH Zurich News

ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two, powered by an IBM Nighthawk processor, at the CSCS Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano. The installation, funded through an offset agreement between Lockheed Martin and armasuisse, will operate for three years and provide access to researchers and selected Swiss companies. The system aims to advance research in materials science, chemistry, and quantum computing, and to support training of future quantum talent.

Source: ETH Zurich News

The 32nd Economic and Environmental Forum, held in Prague, was organized by the Office of the Co‑ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and led by the 2026 Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship. The two‑day event focused on how anticipation of technological developments and science‑based diplomacy can enhance security and stability across the OSCE area, aiming to help participating states better prepare for current and emerging challenges.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

The article opens with a retrospective on the 1910 book "Die Welt in hundert Jahren" and then discusses when media linguistics became an established discipline and which media uses were early research focuses. It then turns to the emerging area of human‑machine interaction, specifically written interaction with large language models such as ChatGPT, a topic gaining increasing importance in media linguistics. The final section outlines future research themes for media linguistics, its relationship to AI research, and the impending challenges posed by the development of strong AI or artificial …

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