EPFL Help and supportcurrent initiatives Warm weatherworking conditions Pro-Palestinian movement at EPFLupdate Latest news How epigenetics influence memory formationNewsResearchRead moresur Tech Transfer.In an important study for understanding how memories are made, EPFL scientists show that the flexibility of chromatin – packaged DNA inside the cell – plays a crucial role in “deciding” which neurons are involved in forming a specific memory.Renewable energy puts power grids to the test25.07.24NewsEPFLTo transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewables – which are intermittent by nature – we’ll need to rework our entire system of power storage, transmission and distribution. Yet experts haven’t yet found the right energy mix or power storage system, or how to balance supply and demand effectively.Opening a window on environmental phenomena23.07.24NewsResearchData collected by satellites, drones, radars and microscopes provide a goldmine of information to better understand our environment. And when these data are coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), they can unlock the secrets of phenomena taking place at all levels. All news Profiles “In the end, public speaking is a performance”23.07.24EPFLMaria Marcinek, winner of EPFL’s 2024 “My Thesis in 180 seconds” competition talks about why she decided to participate in the competition and shares her passion for the natural sciences. “There are no beautifully-created data sets”18.07.24ResearchAs part of her Master’s degree in Digital Humanities, Hannah Casey spent nearly a year at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome creating a visual map of the library’s catalog.“Trust in people, for people, is what makes my projects successful.”15.07.24EPFLMohamed Bouri is driven by a strong sense of doing good for people. He is known for leading the TWIICE exoskeleton project at EPFL and is developing devices that can assist doctors in medical procedures. View all profile articles Highlights Magazine Seeing the invisible Annual Report Dossier: Thale cress, the unassuming weed that’s lighting up science EPFL Memento Water Designs: l'eau dessine la ville / ARCHIZOOMWater Designs: l’eau dessine la ville Water design is of major importance today. The risks associated with water and climate change are a cause of global concern. Cities and territories are becomming the ‘water…14-06-202428-10-2024With: HRC, Habitat Research CenterPlace and room: ArchizoomCategory: ExhibitionsProjets de Master / EPFL Architecture10-07-202427-07-2024Category: ExhibitionsSign up to "Coming Soon to EPFL" : the newsletter of EPFL's events01-07-202401-09-2024Category: Conferences – SeminarsExploring Longevity in the Future of Health27-08-202427-08-2024Place and room: RLC E1 240Category: Conferences – SeminarsOpen Science Days 202402-09-202405-09-2024Place and room: Several places around LausanneCategory: Conferences – SeminarsSee all events Vue aérienne de l’EPFL © Jamani Caillet / EPFL, 2022 About Explore further Located in Switzerland, EPFL is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan science and technology institutions.