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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.
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.
Travel back in time and discover Lausanne in 1831
Published:14.07.25 — The Time Machine Unit at EPFL uses cultural heritage and artificial intelligence to make the historical data of cities such as Venice and Lausanne accessible to the public.
A language model built for the public good
Published:09.07.25 — This summer, EPFL and ETH Zurich will release a large language model (LLM) developed on public infrastructure. Trained on the “Alps” supercomputer at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS), the new LLM marks a milestone in open-source AI and multilingual excellence.
Appointment of EPFL professors
Published:11.07.25 — The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of professors at EPFL.
The multitasking microbe that turns naturally CO₂ into minerals
Published:08.07.25 — At more than 470 times the atmospheric concentration of CO₂, a humble soil bacterium does something extraordinary: it turns gas into stone.
Immigration: from clichés to economic competitiveness
Published:03.07.25 — A joint study by EPFL and the University of Geneva takes a sweeping look at international migration in Switzerland from 1966 to the present day. The authors hope that their insights into the underlying patterns can help policymakers secure the country’s economic growth.
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