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Live-seq: sequencing a cell without killing it

Published:17.08.22 — A new technique keeps cells alive during extraction to track the activity of thousands of genes across time. The breakthrough method is called Live-seq and was jointly developed by scientists at EPFL and ETH Zurich.

rebuiLT, or how to build a house sustainably

Published:16.08.22 — The Low-Tech Lab in Lausanne has been part of the Unipoly association of EPFL since 2021 and aims to popularize the low-tech approach already found in several other European universities. Its showcase project rebuiLT is one of EPFL’s interdisciplinary MAKE projects and seeks to reuse parts of a building being demolished to create a community pavilion in Ecublens.

Preventing heat islands is a priority for the future of our cities

Published:15.08.22 — SUMMER SERIES – Master’s project (7). Two EPFL Master’s students carried out meticulous research on heat islands, or densely packed urban areas with features that can aggravate high temperatures during heat waves, posing a serious threat to vulnerable residents.

Empowering young people on International Youth Day

Published:12.08.22 — Held every year on August 12, International Youth Day provides a platform for young people to focus on how they will develop innovative and entrepreneurial solutions for the future. Two EPFL summer programs are helping to do this in the field of computer and communication science.

BERNINA Design Challenge: Sewing machine is a marvel of engineering

Published:08.08.22 — SUMMER SERIES – Bachelor’s project (6). A group of around 15 EPFL students spent a semester working on projects using BERNINA sewing machines, dispelling common misconceptions and stereotypes in the process.

A new rating for space sustainability

Published:04.08.22 — The new Space Sustainability Rating hosted at eSpace, the EPFL Space Center, encourages space actors to design and implement sustainable and responsible space missions – trailblazing the path to ensure the long-term sustainability of the space environment.

Making Intelligent Traffic

Published:02.08.22 — SUMMER SERIES – Bachelor’s project (5). Delivering sustainability in traffic is no easy feat. Could software that globally coordinates cars to avoid traffic jams and congestion be the answer?