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Brütting's modular system assembled near the Smart Living Lab in Fribourg © 2020 EPFL

A software application to ease the reuse of construction materials

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A new software developed at EPFL can help architects to design building structures that incorporate both new and reused components, thereby lowering their environmental impact.

Deep Learning Algorithms Helping to Clear Space Junk from our Skies

29.10.20NewsEPFL

EPFL researchers are at the forefront of developing some of the cutting-edge technology for the European Space Agency’s first mission to remove space debris from orbit.

Raptor-inspired drone with morphing wing and tail

28.10.20NewsEPFL

EPFL engineers have developed a drone with a feathered wing and tail that give it unprecedented flight agility.

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“The evolution of EPFL as an institution continues to be astounding”

26.10.20EPFL

Thomas Weber, professor at EPFL’s College of Management (CDM), has been working at EPFL for nine years. He takes us through the different steps of his scientific career, at the intersection of engineering, operations, economics and strategy.

Devis Tuia joined EPFL in September and is ENAC’s newest professor. © 2020 A. Goy

“I never imagined I could use math to study nature”

22.10.20EPFL

Devis Tuia, who hails from Mendrisio in Ticino Canton, is a well-traveled man. His career has taken him to Spain, the Netherlands, and now back to Switzerland, where he’s just started a new role as head of the Environmental Computational Science and Earth Observation Laboratory at EPFL’s Valais campus. He discusses how remote sensing, image processing and machine learning can be used to protect the environment.

Sauradeep Majumdar during the FameLab semifinals in Lausanne

Sauradeep Majumdar, winner of FameLab Switzerland 2020

19.10.20EPFL

Sauradeep Majumdar from EPFL won FameLab 2020 Switzerland, a competition held between 10 finalists from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Universities of Lausanne, Basel and Zurich. He will next represent Switzerland in the International Final. Sauradeep is a PhD Student in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (EDCH).

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