EPFL
EPFL
The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) or the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is a public research university located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
EPFL is the sister institution of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The university originated from the École special de Lausanne, a school that became the technical department of the public Académie de Lausanne in 1869.
The institution has three primary missions: education, research, and innovation. It specializes in natural science and engineering. EPFL runs the nuclear reactor Crocus, the Tokamak fusion reactor, the Blue Gene/Q supercomputer, and the P3 bio-hazard facilities in connection with research and teaching activities.
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.
Researchers measure X-Ray Radiation from Lightning Strikes for the First Time
EPFL researchers have recorded X-rays being produced at the beginning of upward positive lightning flashes for the first time.
An elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects
An ink for 3D-printing flexible devices without mechanical joints.
Energy scientists unravel the mystery of gold’s glow
This discovery could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Machine learning enhances vertical-axis wind turbine performance
They used a genetic learning algorithm to determine the best pitch for a VAWT blade.
Decoding the complex dance of electrons in water
A major step in understanding a critical process of many chemical phenomena.