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Do computers save energy?
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- Institute for Intelligent Interactive Systems
- Researchers in focus
- Front – Spotlight
- Research
Computers and communication networks need a lot of electricity; they are responsible for 1-2 percent of the worldwide energy usage. On the other hand, they can help save energy in other places. In this area, "smart" information technology is becoming increasingly important. (German)
ETH Zurich bids farewell to computer science professor Jiří Matoušek
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- Staff
- Faculty
A leading light in discrete and algorithmic geometry, Professor Jiří Matoušek passed away on March 9, 2015, a day before his 52nd birthday.
CeBIT 2015: Swiss universities showcase cutting-edge research
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- Computer Vision and Geometry Group
- Institute of Visual Computing
Three internationally renowned Swiss universities – ETH Zurich, EPFL and the University of Zurich – will showcase their research at the CeBIT 2015.
How much electricity does the internet need?
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- Institute for Intelligent Interactive Systems
- Researchers in focus
- Front – Spotlight
- Research
Computer are many times more powerful today than when they first appeared. But did they also become more efficient? A not insignificant portion of our energy expenditure is owed to our digital networking. (German)