EPFL researchers have for the first time recorded X-rays being produced at the beginning of upward positive lightning flashes; an observation that gives important insight into the origins of this rare – and particularly dangerous – form of lightning.

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A few years ago, dioxins and furans were discovered in the soil of Lausanne’s Vallon neighborhood. Scientists from EPFL, Université de Lausanne & Unisanté joined forces to better understand why the pollution, caused by a trash incinerator, had gone undetected until 2020.
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In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists EPFL Life Sciences have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments for the disease.

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Today, Swiss universities will hold their second annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Day – the perfect opportunity for us at EPFL to assess how we’re doing in this area, one year after we introduced a new directive on psychosocial risks.

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As part of the MegaBites project, researchers will carefully analyze data on food production and consumption on the EPFL campus, with the goal of cutting the School’s food-related carbon emissions.

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To achieve a decarbonized world, clean energy sources will have to be widely adopted – yet there’s a range of obstacles in the way. EPFL researchers are studying these obstacles and mapping out strategies for getting past them.

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Researchers @epflengineering have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.

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Researchers in the EPFL SMaL lab have developed an elastomer-based ink for #3Dprinting structures for #softrobotics & wearable devices without cumbersome mechanical joints. Materials Science & Engineering @EPFL actu.epfl.ch/news/an-ink-fo…

A new EPFL study has demonstrated the persuasive power of Large Language Models, finding that participants debating GPT-4 with access to their personal information were far more likely to change their opinion compared to those who debated humans.

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EPFL spin-off Isospec Analytics has secured a $1.9M pre-seed round to accelerate the growth of their molecular identification services and the development of their biomarker discovery platform - via Forbes

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Claude Nicollier, astronaut, astrophysicist and EPFL Professor Emeritus, spent more than 1000 hours in space. He tells us about some of the highlights of his career.

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Could you be persuaded to change your mind by #AI ? “The danger is superhuman like chatbots that create tailor-made, convincing arguments to push false or misleading narratives online.” #LLMs #debate Bob West actu.epfl.ch/news/ai-s-new-…

This spring, the EPFL Science Bus – a mini EPFL on wheels – is setting off on the road once again, bringing fun experiments to schools across French-speaking Switzerland. EPFL Promotion des sciences

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EPFL researchers have developed GEMLI, a pioneering tool that could democratize and improve how we study the journey of cells from their embryonic state through to specialized roles in the body, as well as their changes in cancer and other diseases.
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An EPFL engineer has developed a forecasting model that factors in not just our commuting habits, but also our activities during the day. Her flexible approach incorporates the idea of trade-offs in order to deliver more realistic predictions.
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The first results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument DESI Survey with significant contributions from EPFL astrophysicists, has mapped galaxies and quasars with unprecedented detail measuring how fast the universe expanded over 11 billion years.

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Delighted to announce that Scarlet Schwiderski-Grosche will be joining the EPFL AI Center as Executive Director, starting May 1st.

Her demonstrated leadership in cultivating collaborations across various sectors, will be invaluable to the Center. Welcome aboard Scarlet!

Did you know that the world’s most porous materials could help us capture carbon dioxide, purify water or retrieve valuable metals from waste? On 23 April, find out everything about these 'magic' sponges and their applications.

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Researchers from EPFL and hessovalais have published a study outlining a path to a more sustainable energy future for 🇨🇭. It emphasizes the importance of local energy solutions, and the role of decentralized systems for community empowerment.

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Curious about the intersection of #AI and groundbreaking #algorithms discovery?

We're pleased to invite you to a talk by Alhussein Fawzi, Research Scientist Google DeepMind

🗓️ Monday, 15th April 2024
⏱️ 14:00 to 15:00
📍 EPFL BC 420
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