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The future of regions in Europe hinges on “Smart Specialisation”

Published:13.05.11 — How can regions be helped in recognizing their advantages and in putting forward their own strategies? Researchers from EPFL have developed a tool that will help them to develop a different kind of economy.

New technique improves artificial photosynthesis

Published:12.05.11 — Transforming solar energy into a usable form is a real challenge. One technique is to use semiconductors to store the energy as hydrogen. Unfortunately, the most efficient semiconductors are not the most stable. An EPFL team has just discovered that it is possible to protect the semiconductor with a uniform layer just a few nanometers thick.

New nanotechnology cleanrooms at EPFL

Published:11.05.11 — Renovated from top to bottom, EPFL’s microengineering building is now prepared to house new, highly promising experiments in microengineering and bioengineering. A complex of exceptional cleanrooms - unique in Switzerland - is now available for scientists, students and research partners.

Designing medical devices for developing countries

Published:10.05.11 — EssentialMed, a start-up based at EPFL’s science park, has as its mission the development of medical devices specially designed for poorer countries. To succeed in this, it leverages the know-how of three EPFL laboratories and also the Paul Scherrer Institute.

EPFL Spinoff Turns Thousands of 2D Photos into 3D Images

Published:09.05.11 — New EPFL spin-off Pix4D generates 3D images from simple snapshots and drones using cloud computing and takes time into account as well.

New Technology for Mapping Bedrock Under the Antarctic

Published:06.05.11 — Antennas developed by scientists at EPFL can now sound ice layers up to several kilometers thick, as well as the rocks underneath. Next phase: Mars.

Patrick Aebischer reappointed to the presidency of EPFL

Published:05.05.11 — The Swiss Federal Council has decided to reappoint Patrick Aebischer, current President of the EPFL, for a new four-year term, his fourth. The government thus "recognizes and approves the successful course followed by the EPFL" under the direction of this "charismatic and experienced leader".