27.06.22 – EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like oxygen, making it a promising candidate for food … Continue reading →
23.06.22 – The 3rd year Bachelor students in Physics have awarded the Craie d’Or of the best Bachelor teacher to Laurent Villard for his course on computational physics. At the end of their bachelor curriculum, 3rd year physics students elect … Continue reading →
21.06.22 – An international collaboration team of EPFL and Purdue University has developed a hybrid integrated laser that may help the next generation LiDAR for the automotive industry. Lasers are ubiquitous in science and technology – they heal eyes, allow … Continue reading →
17.06.22 – EPFL scientists have built a compact waveguide amplifier by successfully incorporating rare-earth ions into integrated photonic circuits. The device produces record output power compared to commercial fiber amplifiers, a first in the development of integrated photonics over the … Continue reading →
16.06.22 – Juhan Aru, who holds the Chair of Random Geometry at EPFL, has been named best teacher in the mathematics section for 2020. While he usually prefers to teach on a chalkboard, the pandemic forced him to adapt the … Continue reading →
26.05.22 – Scientists at EPFL have developed a new laser-based technique that can measure ultrafast changes in the structural symmetry of molecules, called chirality, tracking their conformational shifts in real time. In a collaboration with researchers from the Universities of … Continue reading →
25.05.22 – By becoming a member of the SKA Observatory (SKAO), the largest and most ambitious radio astronomy collaboration in the world, Switzerland intends to foster Swiss research and industry while contributing to an international initiative that promises to revolutionize … Continue reading →
24.05.22 – The EPFL team of students wins 3rd place in the International Physicists’ Tournament. The international final of the International Physicists’ Tournament took place in Bucamaranga, Colombia, from 9 to 15 May 2022. Fifteen teams from the best universities … Continue reading →
23.05.22 – At its meeting of 18-19 May 2022, the ETH Board has awarded the title of Adjunct Professor to two researchers of the School of Basic Sciences (SB). © 2022 EPFL Dr Daniele Mari, is currently Senior Scientist at the Institute of … Continue reading →
20.05.22 – How do you use artificial intelligence to simulate chemical processes? Philippe Schwaller has developed a program that won the Prix Schläfli 2022 in Chemistry. Enthusiastic, passionate, analytical – and yes, a bit nerdy. In terms of his appearance … Continue reading →