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EPFL professor named to United Nations SDG group

Published:23.02.24 — Karen Scrivener has been selected by the United Nations Secretary-General for the Group of Ten High-level Representatives of Civil Society, Private Sector and Scientific Community to Promote Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (10-Member Group).

AI-driven method helps improve quality assurance for wind turbines

Published:22.02.24 — An international collaboration between EPFL and the University of Glasgow has led to an advanced machine-learning algorithm to effectively detect concealed manufacturing defects in wind turbine composite blades – before turbines are put into service.

Energy Strategy 2050: the potential of millions of Swiss rooftops

Published:20.02.24 — Five million rooftops in Switzerland – more than half of the nationwide total – are suitable for generating power. A review of two solar photovoltaic development strategies has shown that combining the two approaches could cause over two-thirds of Swiss towns and cities to become energy self-sufficient.

Protein modifications key influencers in neurodegenerative diseases

Published:16.02.24 — Exploring the post-translational modifications of a key protein in Parkinson's disease, researchers at EPFL and USC uncover potential pathways for future therapies in neurodegenerative diseases in general.

A “quantum leap” at room temperature

Published:15.02.24 — EPFL scientists have achieved a milestone by controlling quantum phenomena at room temperature.

Exposing hiding lymphoma cells to the immune system

Published:13.02.24 — EPFL scientists uncover how cancer cells use certain proteins to shield themselves from immune attacks, offering new treatment perspectives with immediate application.

EPFL startups forge ahead despite the economic headwinds

Published:12.02.24 — EPFL startups raised CHF 470 million in 2023 – a record figure if we exclude 2021, an exceptional year with three IPOs. A total of 23 startups were created in 2023, and over a third of them by women.