The free, open-source software R has fundamentally transformed research in statistics and data science — and continues to shape the field to this day. Now the pioneers who have driven its development for some 30 years are receiving the Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics, worth one million US dollars. Among the laureates is Martin Mächler, a mathematician from ETH Zurich.
Many AI robots appear intelligent as long as they operate in controlled environments. Neuroscientist and robotics researcher Elisa Donati explains why robots with real-world readiness require more than just fast software.
Two young companies with ties to ETH Zurich – Baxiva and RegCheck – have won first place in their respective categories at this year’s Venture Awards. The awards were presented in Lausanne on 15 June 2026.