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AI helps detecting plastic in oceans

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A research team from EPFL and Wageningen University has developed a new artificial intelligence model that recognises floating plastics much more accurately in satellite images than before. This could help to systematically remove plastic litter from the oceans with ships.

Experts revive ancient techniques to make concrete more sustainable

29.11.23NewsResearch

A team of experts from EPFL, ETH Zurich and a Geneva-based architecture firm has developed a new type of non-reinforced concrete made from stone offcuts. Their method, which reduces the use of carbon-intensive cement-based binders, draws on ancient techniques uncovered in historical archives.

EPFL's new Large Language Model for Medical Knowledge

28.11.23NewsEPFL

EPFL researchers have just released Meditron, the world’s best performing open source Large Language Model tailored to the medical field designed to help guide clinical decision-making.

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Daniel Jacquet - 2023 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

A medieval knight on the digital frontline

30.11.23Research

Daniel Jacquet, a scientist and project manager at EPFL’s Laboratory for Experimental Museology+ (eM+), is an unconventional academic. A leading expert in European martial arts, he often gives talks wearing a suit of armor.

Adil Koukab, best teacher in the electrical engineering section for 2023 - 2023 / Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0.

“I enjoy getting my hands dirty”

28.11.23EPFL

Adil Koukab spends most of his time with the hundreds of students who attend his classes and lab sessions each semester. His aim? To help prepare them for a “dazzling career.” His efforts are appreciated, as he has been named the best teacher in the electrical engineering section for 2023.

A lesson in mathematics for young talents in Romandie. © 2023 EPFL / Alain Herzog.

The brilliant careers of two Euler course alumni

22.11.23EPFL

Fifteen years ago, a group of talented children in French-speaking Switzerland were chosen to participate in EPFL’s first Euler course, an advanced course in mathematics. Two of them, Renaud Rivier and Shirley Ye, bear testimony to the program.

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Chantier à l'entrée du parc des Feuillantines.©2023 EPFL/M.Geiser-CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Sustainable structures installed in Geneva

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Illustration représentant plusieurs aspects de lachaîne alimentaire humaine: des animaux (poules, cochons, poissons), des usines, un caddie rempli à ras-bord, des camions et des transpalettes, et une gigantesque poubelle remplie de déchêts © 2023 Albin Christen / EPFL

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Ten billion mouths to feed by 2050

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Campus Lecture: Jennifer Lewis

“Printing Soft and Living Matter in Three Dimensions” Jennifer Lewis Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences The ability to pattern soft and…

04-12-202304-12-2023

With: Jennifer Lewis Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Place and room: Forum Rolex
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Tech4Eva Conference 2023

30-11-202330-11-2023

Place and room: Forum Rolex Learning Center
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Couper/Coller: Reconfigurer la bande dessinée à l’ère numérique

10-11-202307-01-2024

With: Contributors: Peter Grönquist, Olivier Stucky, Raphaël Oesterlé, Gaëlle Kovaliv, Justine Favre, EFLE, IVRL, CVLab, ESBDi, Centre BD de la Ville de Lausanne, Musée Bolo
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion A
Category: Exhibitions

Finale du concours "Ma Thèse en 180 secondes"

21-03-202421-03-2024

With: MT180 Finalists
Place and room: Forum RLC
Category: Public Science Events

SUPER SANDWICH SEMINAR

30-11-202330-11-2023

With: Johannes Mehrer – Schrimpf Lab; Alexander Woglar, Gönczy Lab; Sim Sakong, Suter Lab
Place and room: SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars

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