The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), founded in 1853, is a leading public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Renowned for its excellence in engineering, technology, and natural sciences, EPFL offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university emphasizes cutting-edge research, innovation, and a vibrant international community, consistently ranking among the top technical universities in the world.
A new nanofluidic memristor mimics the brain’s processing by using ions, enhancing efficiency and scalability in computing. Memory, or the ability to store information in…
Engineers at EPFL have developed a device capable of transforming heat into electrical voltage efficiently at temperatures even colder than those found in outer space….
New insights from the VELOCE project on Cepheid stars include detailed pulsation patterns and binary system dynamics, derived from extensive radial velocity measurements. “Classical Cepheids”…
Researchers at EPFL have effectively tested a new method that allows for deep exploration of the human brain without the need for surgery, with potential…
Researchers have successfully manipulated the structural properties of magnetite using light-induced phase transitions. This technique uncovered hidden phases of magnetite, paving the way for new…
EPFL researchers have developed a compact, high-performance chip-scale erbium-doped laser, broadening potential applications in technology and medicine. Lasers have transformed the world since the 1960s…
Understanding the formation and function of fat tissue is essential for tackling obesity and related metabolic disorders. However, the behavior of adipose tissue, commonly known…
New photonic integrated circuit technology based on lithium tantalate improves cost-efficiency and scalability, making significant advancements in optical communications and computing. Optical communications and computing…
ChemCrow, an AI developed by researchers at EPFL, integrates multiple expert tools to perform chemical research tasks with unprecedented efficiency. Chemistry, with its intricate processes…
Researchers at EPFL have created the first detailed model explaining the quantum-mechanical effects that cause photoluminescence in thin gold films, a breakthrough that could advance…
By capturing a rare glimpse into three-dimensional crack formation in brittle solids, EPFL researchers have found that complex cracks require more energy to advance than…
Invisible presences manipulate the brain’s social counting mechanisms. If you had to estimate the number of people in a room, without counting them one-by-one, by…
New states of order can arise in quantum magnetic materials under magnetic fields. An international team has now gained new insights into these special states…
In today’s fast-paced industrial society, the search for eco-friendly materials is more pressing than ever. Plastics, which are a common part of everyday life, present…
EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified…
Inhibiting the STING protein in aged mice leads to decreased inflammation and improved memory and physical function, highlighting a promising approach to mitigating aging-related challenges….
A team of scientists from EPFL and Charles University in Prague have discovered that microbial life is set to thrive in mountain streams, as a…
Researchers at EPFL have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding the electronic properties of water, a fundamental component of life and the environment. There is…