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New imaging technique “sees” virus move in unprecedented detail
nn n 21.09.23 – EPFL scientists have developed a novel imaging technique to capture rapid protein dynamics. The technique, a microsecond, time-resolved version of cryogenic electron microscopy, allowed them to observe the behavior of a virus in unprecedented detail.n Video: … Continue reading →
Bacteria generate electricity from wastewater
n 11.09.23 – In a breakthrough for the field of bioelectronics, researchers at EPFL have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to generate electricity. The innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for organic waste processing while outperforming previous state-of-the-art … Continue reading →
Prof. Lesya Shchutska awarded the “Prix Scientifique Suisse Latsis 2023”
nn n 07.09.23 – Physicist Lesya Shchutska, EPFL professor and winner of the Swiss Science Prize Latsis 2023, is paving the way for the discovery of new particles. n “I am delighted to receive the Latsis Prize. I’m also surprised, … Continue reading →
Unraveling complex systems: the Backtracking Method
nn n 25.08.23 – Scientists at EPFL and Charles University have developed a new method to analyze the dynamical, out-of-equilibrium properties of complex disordered systems, such as gold with magnetic impurities or opinions spreading on social media.n In physics, a … Continue reading →
A quantum leap in mechanical oscillator technology
nn n 16.08.23 – Scientists at EPFL have successfully extended the quantum state lifetime of a mechanical oscillator, a development with vast implications for quantum computing and communication systems.n Over the past decade, scientists have made tremendous progress in generating … Continue reading →
From chaos to light
nn n 20.07.23 – Researchers at EPFL have harnessed chaotic light states in optical microresonators for advanced laser ranging.n The transition to chaos is ubiquitous in nonlinear systems. Continuous-wave-driven photonic-chip-based Kerr microresonators exhibit spatiotemporal chaos, also known as chaotic modulation … Continue reading →
Improving high-temperature stability of perovskite solar cells
nn n 18.07.23 – Researchers at EPFL, the University of Toronto, and the University of Kentucky have found a way to significantly improve the operational stability of perovskite solar cells at high temperatures, which is necessary for their use in … Continue reading →
An easier way to learn quantum processes
nn n 13.07.23 – EPFL scientists show that even a few simple examples are enough for a quantum machine-learning model, the “quantum neural networks”, to learn and predict the behavior of quantum systems, bringing us closer to a new era … Continue reading →
Cracking the tubulin code
nn n 06.07.23 – Tubulins are the building blocks of microtubules, which make up the cell’s skeleton. A new method enables the detailed study of their role in diseases, including cancer.n Tubulin is a protein that plays a crucial role … Continue reading →