News

  1. Add an EPFL News block.
  2. In the right column, make sure that the Block tab is active, if not, click on it.
    • From the drop-down menu, select the desired news channel.
      The menu being quite long, you can also click on the menu then type the first letters of the desired channel to get there faster.
    • Only active channels are displayed (with at least one news less than a year old).
  3. Select a display template. Note: the display does not change in edit mode
    • Select the number of news :
      Note: The number of news items can only be defined for the template: Template listing
      Choose the number of news to display either by indicating a value (3 by default) or by sliding the cursor along the bar.
  4. Click on Display the link “all news” if you want to display a link to actu.epfl.ch
  5. Select the language of the news
  6. [Optional] If your news channel features sections, you can filter the display by selecting a section from the drop-down menu.
  7. [Optional] Theme Section: Click in the drop-down menu to filter news by theme
  8. [Optional] Category Section: Click on a category to turn on this filter.
    Note: Sections, Theme and category filters can be combined

Example

The Säntis tower in northeastern Switzerland © EMC EPFL CC BY SA

Scientists capture X-rays from upward positive lightning

  • News
  • Research
Read moresur Tech Transfer.

EPFL researchers have for the first time recorded X-rays being produced at the beginning of upward positive lightning flashes; an observation that gives important insight into the origins of this rare – and particularly dangerous – form of lightning.

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Mini-colons revolutionize colorectal cancer research

NewsResearch

In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists at EPFL have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments for the disease.

On the trail of pollution in Lausanne

NewsResearch

A team of researchers from EPFL, UNIL, and Unisanté have published a report about the legacy of pollution from a trash incinerator that burned in the Lausanne Vallon neighborhood from 1958 to 2005.

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