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The dark side of chlorine

Published:12.01.11 — Disinfection using chlorine has played an important role in the supply of drinking water, but its use also involves some risk. In the latest issue of the magazine Science, Professor Urs von Gunten of EPFL and EAWAG and David L. Sedlak of the University of California put the dangers and consequences of using chlorine into perspective.

Excellence doesn't depend on age!

Published:11.01.11 — At 28 and 36 years old respectively, Victor Panaretos et Nicolas Monod are among the youngest scientists to benefit from a European Research Council grant. Thanks to the dynamism of its researchers, EPFL is now in 2nd place in the European league.

When numbers and groups meet

Published:10.01.11 — A new theme-based term is being offered at the EPFL Bernoulli Interfaculty Center. Its goal is to create links between number theorists and group theorists.

(2 X 1000) + 11

Published:04.01.11 — Welcome to 2011 – another year in the Gregorian calendar. A year that we hope brings you success and happiness from a scientific, academic and personal point of view.

Partial eclipse of the sun

Published:03.01.11 — This Tuesday, January 4, the sun has an important rendez-vous with the moon! The solar eclipse will be most impressive at 09:10 Lausanne time, and the Callista association is organizing an observation event on the EPFL campus.

2010 in the rear-view mirror

Published:27.12.10 — 2010 will certainly go down in history as an important year for the school. News worthy events, both big and small, have come and gone at an unheard of rhythm – some of them spread around the world while others went unnoticed. All of these news items make up EPFL’s identity; an educational motor for young engineers, an important player in international scientific research and a living entity in constant contact with the surrounding world. With this “Best Of 2010” we wanted to trace an otherwise disparate continuity of events and, at the same time take the opportunity to wish you an excellent end of the year holiday season. We look forward to seeing you next year to continue the adventure.

Christmas or not Christmas?

Published:24.12.10 — Is the Christmas star, that is believed to have guided the Three Kings to Jesus, a scientific reality? And how might it help us to determine Christ’s birth date?