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Welcome to the official account of EPFL. Compte en français: @EPFL

Lausanne, Switzerland Katılım Ocak 2010
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A new book by five experts sets out to explain climate change “in a fact-based way that’s easy for everyone to understand.” We spoke with Augustin Fragnière, a coauthor of the book and lecturer at EPFL and the University of Lausanne (UNIL). actu.epfl.ch/news/justice-s…
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EPFL and CSEM have achieved a record 30% efficiency for triple-junction solar cells, which combine two thin-film perovskite cells and one silicon cell on a single device. The milestone could advance affordable next-generation solar technologies. actu.epfl.ch/news/record-ef…
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Quantum computing could be one of the big technological revolutions of the coming decades. EPFL is working on making it accessible and useful for addressing pressing global issues.  actu.epfl.ch/news/humanitar…
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EPFL graduate Guillaume Petit-Pierre is the CEO of Artiria Medical, a medtech firm that has developed an ingenious, deflectable guidewire enabling surgeons to easily navigate the sinuous blood vessels in the brain and treat strokes. go.epfl.ch/7e8cb2
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🦴 A bone-like composite developed at EPFL uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an energy-efficient, room-temperature process. The strong, lightweight material shows promise for bone repair applications. go.epfl.ch/a0573b
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Under the EPFL-led ADOPT project, researchers are combining AI satellite-image recognition with drift prediction models to improve the collection of plastic debris in the ocean. The technology is ready for field testing.  go.epfl.ch/683b10
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The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment and promotion of seven professors at EPFL. Congratulations to T. Aidukas, K. Holstein, V. Cevher, B. Correia, J. Fellay, E. Oricchio and M. Payer. actu.epfl.ch/news/appointme…
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Adrian Wägli took over as EPFL’s Vice President for Operations last December. We spoke with this EPFL alumnus about his vision for the future of our School. go.epfl.ch/c2f146
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The EPFL Sustainability Days will take place on March 5-7! Talks, workshops, exhibits for all. Talk with our experts and discover how our research helps building a sustainable future. Information and registration: actu.epfl.ch/news/from-the-…
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Here, the journey from groundbreaking scientific discovery to entrepreneurial success has a name: Sciencepreneur. This status recognizes and supports researchers actively incubating startup projects within our labs. go.epfl.ch/d8be5f
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Quantum computing is often sold as a magic bullet that will quickly solve today’s intractable problems. Yihui Quek prefers to balance this optimism with scientific rigor, and instead ask the question: what do we want a quantum computer to be good for? go.epfl.ch/042721
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Researchers at EPFL, Heidelberg University and Roche have built a human mini-bladder to show how urine composition weakens bladder tissue, helping infections recur even after antibiotics. go.epfl.ch/4b354f
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A student at EPFL at a time when the environment was still an emerging field, Kristin Becker van Slooten, member of the ETH Board from 2017 to 2026, has always been guided by a simple conviction: science must serve the living world. go.epfl.ch/06d5c6
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Plant-based alternatives are promising, but none will be effective unless we also rethink our production methods in a way that supports a sustainable transition – and the costs that come with it. go.epfl.ch/97dc7b
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New preclinical models for invasive lobular carcinoma have enabled the testing of a promising new drug that effectively slows tumor growth by targeting key features of the disease - opening the door to future clinical trials. go.epfl.ch/fd2a98
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🐕 Dogs don’t just share our homes — they also shape the quality of the air we breathe indoors. Particles, gases and microorganisms: what is their impact on the chemical composition of surrounding air? go.epfl.ch/93bcc7
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Charlotte Grossiord believes that forests – like classrooms – offer excellent learning opportunities. Her unique approach is one reason why she was named best teacher in the environmental sciences and engineering section for 2025. go.epfl.ch/88a6af
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A team of EPFL researchers has developed an AI algorithm that can model complex dynamical processes while taking into account the laws of physics – using with Newton’s third law. go.epfl.ch/9f79b3
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A nanodevice developed at the Laboratory of Nanoscience for Energy Technology produces an autonomous, stable current from evaporating saltwater by using heat and light to control the movement of ions and electrons. go.epfl.ch/3c0cb8
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💧 A new study sheds light on a previously overlooked mechanism of soil erosion that occurs just after raindrops hit the ground. The research was conducted in part by Bertil Trottet, an EPFL physicist who also runs a family tree farm in Féchy. go.epfl.ch/834f87
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