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3D visualization brings nuclear fusion to life

Published:17.07.24 — EPFL was selected by the EUROfusion consortium to develop an advanced visualization system for a preliminary process in nuclear fusion. The system is designed to turn reams of simulation and testing data into real-time graphics worthy of today’s advanced video games.

Unraveling amyloid fibrils

Published:16.07.24 — Researchers at EPFL have discovered how amyloid fibrils form complex structures, shedding light on diseases like Alzheimer's and opening new doors in material science.

Researchers discover novel deepwater renewal process in Lake Geneva

Published:15.07.24 — EPFL researchers discovered that deepwater renewal in Lake Geneva in wintertime is not only due to vertical mixing. Instead, strong currents coming from the lake’s Petit Lac basin and nearshore zones of the Grand Lac play a vital role.

Safeguarding the public service in the digital era

Published:11.07.24 — Digitalization and the proliferation of service platforms are permeating all areas of our society, and the public service is not immune to this evolution. A policy paper from the EPFL Center for Digital Trust offers recommendations to maintain the quality of the Swiss public service.

Appointment of EPFL professors

Published:12.07.24 — The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of a professor at EPFL.

Navigating the labyrinth: How AI tackles complex data sampling

Published:09.07.24 — Researchers at EPFL have made a breakthrough in understanding how neural network-based generative models perform against traditional data sampling techniques in complex systems, unveiling both challenges and opportunities for AI's future in data generation.

A 2D device for quantum cooling

Published:05.07.24 — EPFL engineers have created a device that can efficiently convert heat into electrical voltage at temperatures lower than that of outer space. The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technologies, which require extremely low temperatures to function optimally.