News
Cameras can reveal images that are hidden to the naked eye
Published:20.04.17 — EPFL researchers took advantage of the limits of human vision to hide an image in a video. The image is invisible to the human eye, but not to a camera.
HOUSE 2: Students build a house by hand
Published:18.04.17 — First-year architecture students have unveiled their vision of the house of the future: HOUSE 2. Entirely designed and constructed by the students, this wooden home will be open to passers-by in Zurich from 30 May to 15 June – in a premiere for EPFL.
Shedding light on the absorption of light by titanium dioxide
Published:13.04.17 — EPFL scientists have uncovered the hidden properties of titanium dioxide, one of the most promising materials for light-conversion technology.
Targeting blood vessels to improve cancer immunotherapy
Published:12.04.17 — EPFL scientists have improved the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy by blocking two proteins that regulate the growth of tumor blood vessels.
Medically monitoring premature babies with cameras
Published:10.04.17 — Researchers at EPFL and CSEM have developed a contactless and wireless camera system to continuously monitor the vital signs of premature babies. This system could replace skin sensors, which cause false alarms nearly 90% of the time. Preliminary tests will soon be carried out on newborns at University Hospital Zurich, a partner in the project.
An app for nightlife reviews
Published:07.04.17 — Two EPFL students developed Infinight, a TripAdvisor-like app that lists and reviews bars, clubs and festivals in Switzerland and the rest of Europe. It has already been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
Unraveling the mystery of snowflakes, from the Alps to Antarctica
Published:06.04.17 — Using a special multi-angle camera, EPFL researchers have gained important insights into the structure of snowflakes. Their aim is to improve the accuracy of snowfall measurements and winter weather forecasts.