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Machine learning cracks the oxidation states of crystal structures

Published:05.07.21 — Chemical engineers at EPFL have developed a machine-learning model that can predict a compound’s oxidation state, a property that is so essential that many chemists argue it must be included in the periodic table.

Student podcasts showcase the heritage of the Montreux Jazz Festival

Published:05.07.21 — New student-led podcasts from an SHS course offer a window into the rich history of the Montreux Jazz Festival, contributing to EPFL’s broader efforts to conserve and share the memory of this storied event.

Better planning can reduce the urban heat island effect

Published:02.07.21 — In his PhD thesis, EPFL researcher Martí Bosch proposes a method for spatially quantifying the impact of mitigation measures – planting green spaces and using different building materials – on the urban heat island effect.

Scalable manufacturing of integrated optical frequency combs

Published:01.07.21 — A collaboration between EPFL and UCSB has developed a long-anticipated breakthrough, and demonstrated CMOS technology – used for building microprocessors and memory chips – that allows wafer-scale manufacturing of chip-scale optical frequency combs.

A new collaboration points to the future of data

Published:01.07.21 — EPFL and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) join forces to establish a new PSI research division: Scientific Computing, Theory, and Data.

Pumped to assist the heart with an artificial aorta

Published:30.06.21 — Scientists from EPFL and University of Bern have successfully implanted – in vivo – their first artificial tubular muscle that augments the aorta and assists cardiac function in pumping blood. Based on these results, the Werner Siemens Foundation has provided the green-light for granting an extra 8 million CHF over 8 years to develop artificial muscles for human disorders.

Helping to ensure EPFL is a Safe Space

Published:29.06.21 — A new initiative to support LGBTIQ+ communities at EPFL has been launched, creating a space for dialogue and growth, and helping our campus to be more inclusive and attentive to LGBTIQ+ topics.