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A demonstrator places Valais at the heart of the energy transition

Published:24.11.25 — The new power-to-gas demonstrator installed at the Energypolis campus in Sion will enable engineers to test promising approaches for advancing the energy transition, such as carbon capture and seasonal power storage in the form of gas. The system was developed through a joint initiative involving EPFL, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis School of Engineering and several local businesses.

Brain stimulation improves vision recovery after stroke

Published:17.11.25 — Scientists at EPFL have developed an innovative, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy to significantly improve visual function in stroke patients who have suffered vision loss following a stroke. The approach could offer a more efficient and faster way to regain visual function in such cases.

Quantum excellence, Swiss precision

Published:14.11.25 — Relative to its size, Switzerland has a big impact in quantum science and technology, with a proven record of academic excellence, an innovative industrial landscape, and agile national coordination spearheaded by research centers and strong government initiatives.

Nanopores act like electrical gates

Published:11.11.25 — EPFL researchers uncover how charge and structure control ion flow in biological nanopores, paving the way for new biosensors and ion-based computing.

“Do we want our lives to be documented from A to Z?”

Published:06.11.25 — From supermarket checkouts to Olympic stadiums, video surveillance is becoming smarter, more pervasive, and increasingly controversial.