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Twisted graphene reveals exotic superconductivity

Published:01.10.25 — EPFL physicists and their collaborators have directly observed and controlled a rare double-dome pattern of superconductivity in twisted trilayer graphene, shedding light on how exotic quantum states emerge and interact in engineered materials.

Qubits are a computer's best friends

Published:29.09.25 — Quantum computing could revolutionize information technology by harnessing the strange principles of quantum mechanics. While there is growing hype surrounding its potential, the reality is a mix of groundbreaking progress and persistent technical challenges.

Health data is an untapped resource

Published:26.09.25 — EPFL Center for Digital Trust report pleads for a coordinated strategy that meaningfully operationalizes the benefits and responsible secondary use of health data in Switzerland.

Innogrant program helps entrepreneurs take their technology to market

Published:25.09.25 — EPFL introduced its Innogrant program in 2005 – the first startup support initiative of its kind in Switzerland. Since then, 206 projects have gone through the program, and over 65% of the resulting businesses are still active today.

Friction-free precision, from space to watchmaking

Published:24.09.25 — From your wrist to orbiting the Sun, compliant mechanisms are designed to live for many decades without maintenance. At EPFL and CSEM, scientists are working on this type of mechanism that has a large variety of applications, including space and high-precision metrology.

“Sports are great for driving innovation and bringing people together

Published:23.09.25 — Pascal Vuilliomenet is a staunch advocate of Lausanne’s unique sports ecosystem – often dubbed the Silicon Valley of sports – which he promotes by forging ties among researchers, sports organizations, businesses and policymakers.

Clever device drastically reduces the vibration from rotating parts

Published:19.09.25 — An EPFL PhD student in mechanical engineering has developed a clever device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those in boat propellers, turbines and hydraulic pumps. His device can be produced with a 3D printer and has recently been patented.