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Innovative device reduces vibration in rotating machines
The device can be produced with a 3D printer and has recently been patented.

A Fresh Look at the Life Cycle of Stars, Courtesy of Gaia
Gaia turns the sky into a stellar time-lapse.

Your DNA could soon become your photo album!
DNA strands could be a sustainable, stable alternative to hard drives.

Researchers discovered key units of large AI models that do specific jobs
A step towards understanding machine intelligence the human way.

A scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes for separating CO2
The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology.

Researchers unlock quantum secrets with dissipative phase transitions
EPFL researchers captured and studied phase changes in quantum hardware

Beneficial bacteria offers new hope for Ulcerative colitis
A gut bacteria heals intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance

A photonic chip to redefine optical amplifiers
Breakthrough in Optical Amplification: Ultra-Broadband Photonic Chip Unleashed!

Revolutionizing genetic research with privacy-preserving technology
A new cryptography framework for secure genomic studies.

New neural modules discovered: Key to movement and skill learning
Unraveling the brain's hidden motor modules.

EPFL scientists explore molecular collisions with gold
Quantum interference in molecule-surface collisions.

The mechanism behind molecular network formation revealed
There’s a lower chance the molecules will stay connected.

Breakthrough: Hydrogel injections increase bone density rapidly
The results offer hope for future fracture prevention therapies in osteoporosis patients.

Cleaning contaminated soil using proteins
In 2020, Lausanne's soil was contaminated with dioxins from manufacturing processes. Cleaning is expensive and time-consuming, leaving officials unsure whether to proceed. EPFL scientists are...

A copper catalyst can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde
Breakthrough in green chemistry.

4M: a next-generation framework for training multimodal foundation
An open-source training framework to advance multimodal AI.

Lymphomoids: A lab model of lymphoma tumors
New cancer models could help personalize lymphoma treatments.

Most recent Large Language Models remain vulnerable to simple manipulations
Can we convince AI to answer harmful requests?

Bird-inspired drone can walk, hop, and jump into flight
This greatly expands the range of potential environments accessible to unmanned aerial vehicles.

Water’s quantum secrets revealed
Researchers exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water.

New spectroscopy unveils the quantum secrets of water
Researchers have exclusively observed molecules participating in hydrogen bonds in liquid water.

Personal care products affect indoor air quality, study
They spark chemical reactions generating new air pollutants.

AI helps disentangle self-interacting dark matter and cosmic noise
The innovation promises to greatly enhance the precision of dark matter studies.

AI tool delivers precise mapping of cell metabolism
This helps scientists understand the biochemical processes underpinning cellular metabolism.

A 2D device can keep quantum computers cool
The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technologies.

Moving objects precisely using only soundwaves
Soundwaves can be a powerful alternative in the manipulation of microscopic particles.

A new gamma-ray method for monitoring nuclear reactors non-invasively
The new method can improve nuclear safety and treaty compliance.

Scientists identified cell populations that could be key to treating obesity
New cells discovered in human omental adipose tissue inhibit fat cell formation.

EPFL robot notably learned to transition from trotting to pronking
Trotting robots reveal emergence of animal gait transitions.
