Eawag - Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology

The great empress (Bild: Sarah Descloux)

We investigate how freshwater organisms respond to chemical exposure and other stressors in their environment. In particular, we explore adaptive and toxicological response pathways and develop conceptual and computational models to support knowledge-based risk assessment.

A series of temperature sensors with radio transmission is ready for a general overhaul, as operating conditions in the mountains or in sewer systems can be harsh. (Andri Bryner, Eawag)

November 11, 2025 –

Sensorlab is celebrating. It keeps water research at the cutting edge with new measurement and automation solutions, data transmission and management.

October 2, 2025 –

On 25 August, Maria Büttner successfully passed ETH Zurich's aptitude colloquium and was granted definitive admission to the doctorate.

Utox team at the World Congress on Alternatives in Rio de Janeiro (photo: private archive)

September 25, 2025 –

This year’s World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Utox was strongly represented.