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A tiny pore identifies cyanobacteria toxins in lake water

Published:03.08.26 — EPFL researchers have developed a nanopore sensor that distinguishes seven toxins from cyanobacteria blooms, and can detect one common toxin at concentrations far below World Health Organization guidelines.

How rivers shape cities and societies

Published:30.07.26 — Cities and communities have often developed around waterways. Today, they play a vital role in adapting to climate change and strengthening social bonds. 

A lipid switch that blocks anthrax

Published:28.07.26 — A study led by EPFL researchers reveals how a reversible fat-based modification controls a key protein involved in tissue health, a rare genetic disease, and anthrax toxin entry into cells.

Apertus 1.5: Building the next generation of open AI infrastructure

Published:24.07.26 — EPFL, ETH Zurich and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) today released Apertus 1.5, the latest version of the fully open large language model developed within the Swiss AI Initiative 

Using future data to better predict Switzerland's rail energy demand

Published:20.07.26 — In collaboration with SBB, EPFL researchers have developed an AI model that improves next-day electricity-demand forecasts across Switzerland’s rail network, reducing major prediction errors by up to 80%.

Students invent devices that businesses haven't yet conjured up

Published:17.07.26 — In the Assistive Technology Challenge (ATC), EPFL master’s students carry out MAKE projects to develop practical systems for the disabled.

Appointment of EPFL professors

Published:17.07.26 — The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of professors at EPFL.