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Elephant robot demonstrates bioinspired 3D printing technology

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EPFL researchers have pioneered a 3D-printable, programmable lattice structure for robotics that mimics the vast diversity of biological tissues – from a flexible trunk to rigid bone – using a single foam material.

Light reveals secrets encoded in chiral metasurfaces

16.07.25NewsResearch

By leveraging the concept of chirality, or the difference of a shape from its mirror image, EPFL scientists have engineered an optical metasurface that controls light to yield a simple and versatile technique for secure encryption, sensing, and computing.

New liquid can simplify hydrogen transportation and storage

15.07.25NewsResearch

Researchers at EPFL and Kyoto University have created a stable hydrogen-rich liquid formed by mixing two simple chemicals. This breakthrough could make hydrogen storage easier, safer, and more efficient at room temperature.

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Alexis Berne, meilleur enseignant 2024 de la section Science et ingénierie de l’environnement - 2025 EPFL/Alain Herzog - CC-BY-SA 4.0

“I realized that, in Switzerland, you don't give students a zero!"

17.07.25EPFL

Alexis Berne, an expert in precipitation and weather radars, has no qualms about setting off on research expeditions to the Antarctic. And his extended absences don’t seem to bother his students either, as they named him best teacher for the environmental sciences and engineering section for 2024.

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EPFL mourns pioneering roboticist Reymond Clavel

04.07.25EPFL community

Emeritus professor Reymond Clavel, whose work led to major advances in high-precision robotics and haptic interfaces, passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. His contributions to robotics research and education created a legacy that continues to influence the field today.

Top: Tugçe Delipinar, Berke Erbas, Jürgen Brugger. Bottom: Camilla Minzoni, Chenxiang Zhang, Pol Torres Vila © Adrian Alberola Campailla

“Once you're talking about a problem, you've started to solve it"

27.06.25EPFL

By shifting the focus from learning correct answers to participating in small group discussions, student-led tutorials are fostering a better grasp of engineering concepts – as well as class connection.

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Couverture du 17e numéro du magazine Dimensions. Sur la couverture, un dessin avec des personnages manipulant une machine. Celle-ci arrose et répare le cerveau d'une troisième personne.

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By applying technological advancements to the realm of health care, our researchers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding specific physiological mechanisms and developing new therapies. Discover the innovative solutions currently being explored at EPFL.

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02.06.202531.08.2025

Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Campus Lecture of Hadi Barkat (CEO & Founder at Helvetiq, Alumni Award 2024)

25.09.2025 18:0020:00

Location: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Public lectures during EPFL-UNIL Health Days

30.09.202510.10.2025

Speaker: Raphaël Cohen, Tiffen Raffray, José Haba-Riubo, Gabriel Pitt, Julie Dachez, Alexandre Berney, Roman Tschäppeler, Mikael Krogerus, Thomas Insel
Location: Rolex Learning Center
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public

Innovation in Mental Health

10.10.2025 14:0015:30

Speaker: Thomas Insel, Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Giorgio Zanetti, Johannes Gräff
Location: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars
Target audience: General public