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Scientists have directly measured the minuscule electron sharing that makes precious-metal catalysts so effective. Their new technique, IET, reveals how molecules bind and react on metal surfaces with unprecedented clarity. The insights promise faster discovery of advanced catalysts for energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.
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The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT, www.mavt.ethz.ch) at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned positions at the tenure-track assistant professor or associate/full professor level.
Micro- and nanoscale engineering and fabrication comprise a fundamental and transversal discipline in mechanical and process engineering, translating the state of the art in the micro- and nanosciences to engineer functional devices for real-world applications in industrial and clinical settings. In this context, we seek applicants with outstanding accomplishments and future potential in research and teaching related to micro- and nanoengineering in any domain related to mechanical engineering or chemical and process engineering. We particularly encourage applicants focusing on biomedical technologies for improved diagnostics or therapies; functional or smart material synthesis, integration and characterization; integrated systems; electromechanical, thermal, and fluidic devices; advanced nanomanufacturing; mechanical systems; and/or sustainable technologies. D-MAVT is committed to world-class interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research that
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Time2025-11-21 07:12:38 UTC2025-11-21 07:12:38 UTC at epicenterLocation10.570°N 57.039°EDepth10.00 km (6.21 mi)
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Friday, Nov 21, 2025 07:25 | 13 hours ago | By: EarthquakeMonitor
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred early evening on Friday, November 21st, 2025, at 7:50 pm local time near Christchurch, Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand, as reported by New Zealand’s Earthquake Commission and Geological Survey (GeoNet).
According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 24.60 km. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.
Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 4.0 as well.
Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should not have caused any significant damage, but was probably felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.
Weak shaking might have been felt in Southbridge (pop. 1000) located 20 km from the epicenter.
Other towns or cities near the epicenter where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Leeston (pop. 2,500) located 27 km from the epicenter, Ashburton (pop. 20,600) 27 km away, Tinwald (pop. 3,800) 28 km away, Lincoln (pop. 9,200) 46 km away, Rolleston (pop. 33,200) 47 km away, Christchurch (pop. 363,900) 64 km
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