Art and the power of daylight

Published:24.03.23 — Opening today, the new exhibition of EPFL Pavilions “Lighten Up! On Biology and Time” uses the lens of art to explore the connection of living organisms with the natural cycle of light and dark. Nineteen installations highlight the urgency of reconnecting to the outdoor environment and remind us of the importance of regular light exposure.

Robotic system offers hidden window into collective bee behavior

Published:23.03.23 — EPFL researchers have developed a temperature-modulating robotic system that can be seamlessly integrated into notoriously sensitive honeybee hives, providing both a never-before-seen view of honeybee behavior and a means to influence it.

EPFL introduces minor in imaging to meet growing demand from research

Published:22.03.23 — New imaging methods are being developed and adopted at a rapid pace in both research and industry. To equip EPFL graduates with the skills they’ll need, the School’s Center for Imaging is introducing a minor specifically in this area starting in the 2023–2024 school year. It’s the first program of its kind in Europe and will comprise an array of cross-disciplinary classes.

Andrea Rinaldo wins the “Nobel Prize in Water”

Published:21.03.23 — Prof. Andrea Rinaldo, an EPFL expert in hydrology, has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Stockholm Water Prize – the world’s most prestigious award in water research, handed out by the king of Sweden.

Global warming kills forests by restricting tree transpiration

Published:21.03.23 — UN International Day of Forests on 21 March is the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the important forest research being done at EPFL. For instance, one recent study found that the changes in relative humidity caused by higher temperatures are having a significant impact on trees.