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Robotic hand moves objects with human-like grasps

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A robotic hand developed at EPFL can pick up 24 different objects with human-like movements that emerge spontaneously, thanks to compliant materials and structures rather than programming.

A step towards understanding machine intelligence the human way

12.05.25NewsEPFL

EPFL researchers have discovered key ‘units’ in large AI models that seem to be important for language, mirroring the brain’s language system. When these specific units were turned off, the models got much worse at language tasks.

Graphic novel explains the environmental impact of AI

09.05.25NewsEPFL

EPFL’s Center for Learning Sciences (LEARN) is releasing Utop’IA, an educational graphic novel that explores the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. The book, developed in association with author and illustrator Herji, will be launched at a public event at the Rolex Learning Center at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 20 May.

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“There was one field of biology that I hated: embryology”

13.05.25EPFL

In June 2025, Denis Duboule will receive the prestigious Ross G. Harrison Award in recognition of his 35 years of hard work and contributions to embryology genetics – and particularly to the study of Hox genes. We spoke with the professor as he has just retired from EPFL.

“We need to stimulate curiosity and nurture a culture of observation”

08.05.25EPFL

How can we encourage students from different backgrounds to pursue careers in science and engineering and better support them through their studies? According to Nicolas Grandjean, a physics professor at EPFL and the School’s Associate Vice President for Education since 1 January 2025, the key is to promote greater interaction between students and teachers. We spoke with him about his vision, in which research and knowledge sharing are closely linked.

“I live vicariously through the researchers and their experiments”

05.05.25EPFL

Kevin Sivula is driven by curiosity to understand the nature of chemical systems for direct solar to fuel energy conversion. His love of color change has been a common thread throughout his endeavors.

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Couverture du 16e numéro du magazine Dimensions. Sur la couverture, un renard, de face, dessiné à la main

Taming generative AI

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At universities like EPFL, researchers are developing new models and strategies for ensuring GenAI remains useful for society.

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Scientastic à Sion

Le festival Scientastic retourne sur le campus de l'EPFL à Sion pour une nouvelle édition de son festival les 17 et 18 mai prochains. Cette année deux nouveautés ! La thématique "les sciences se découvrent",…

17-05-202518-05-2025

Place and room: Bâtiment ALPOLE de l’EPFL, rue des Ronquos 86
Category: Public Science Events

Towards a Sustainable Space: Addressing the Challenges of the Final Frontier

27-05-202527-05-2025

Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars

CAMPUS LECTURE | Silvia Quarteroni (Chief Transformation Officer & Head of Innovation at Swiss Data Science Center, Alumni Award 2024)

15-05-202515-05-2025

Place and room: RLC E1 240
Category: Conferences – Seminars

LATSIS SYMPOSIUM 2025 : "Shaping microbial life in a changing environment"

08-07-202510-07-2025

With: List of speakers
Place and room: SV 1717
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically

20-09-202429-06-2025

With: Curators: Prof. Sarah Kenderdine, EPFL eM+ / EPFL Pavilions Prof. Martin Rohrmeier, EPFL DCML Prof. Paul Doornbusch, BNU-HKBU United International College Zhuhai Prof. Jonathan Impett, Orpheus Instituut, Gent
Place and room: EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion B
Category: Exhibitions

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