A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
In the previous post we got a first glimpse at the hot summer 2026 and the measurement network in Winterthur. Now the season is over and the summer 2026 will be remembered as a season of relentless heat. From early June through the end of August, residents experienced repeated heatwaves, prolonged warm nights, and only […]
In research, results are usually shared through papers, posters, or presentations. What often remains unseen is the extensive preparation behind an emissions measurement campaign. For our current project ADVISAR (ADdressing feasibility studies toward cleaner aVIation and environmental impacts research with SAf on unRegulated engines), we conducted emissions measurements with two different fuels at Stans Airport […]
During the Silvester fireworks in and around Zürich, many of you probably noticed that the air became foggy at some point. This can be explained by particles, emitted from the fireworks, accumulating in the boundary layer and acting as condensation nuclei for water droplets, which together with the air moisture and temperature led to fog […]
How does borosilicate glass, the material used to lock away high-level radioactive waste, hold up after not just months, but decades in water? Our new study, led by the University of Montpellier and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA, Marcoule) tracks a simplified glass (CJ2) from 7 days to 27 years and […]
Working at heights carries significant risks, with falls being one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Whether in construction, maintenance, or installing measurement equipment in a test cell and generally in the industry requiring elevated work, proper training is essential for safety. A fall protection course provides crucial knowledge and hands-on training […]
Summary: A research team from the National Institute for Environmental Studies, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, and other institutions (hereinafter referred to as “our research team”) conducted emission tests on aircraft engines and examined the shapes and internal structures of the exhaust particles with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Our research team identified […]
