How will machine learning change science?

Published:30.07.21 — SUMMER SERIES: HOW SCIENCE WORKS - For millennia scientists have manually combed through data in a bid to find meaningful patterns to solve complex problems. Now, many researchers believe that Machine Learning will fundamentally change the way science is done.

EPFL Summer school: An electrifying experience!

Published:30.07.21 — Nearly 130 high school students chose to kick-start their summer by taking part in the summer schools held on the EPFL campus. These pre-college sessions are run every year by the Education Outreach Department, which works closely with a number of partners to give students a unique opportunity to discover EPFL and to develop additional skills in science and engineering.

Molecular atlas reveals how brain cells develop

Published:29.07.21 — Using a combination of powerful sequencing techniques and mathematical methods, EPFL researchers have traced the genetic programs that direct the development of each cell in the brain. This molecular map could help researchers to understand how the brain develops and provide insights into a range of conditions, including brain tumors and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Towards a more affordable analysis of air pollution

Published:28.07.21 — EPFL scientists have developed a new method for chemical analysis of fine particles that they plan to extend on a large scale – including in developing countries – through an Innosuisse innovation grant award and a new startup.

Brain fingerprints help doctors detect neurological disease

Published:27.07.21 — An EPFL scientist has found that brain fingerprints – or maps of the neural connections within our brain – can be used to detect a decline in cognitive ability. That’s because the fingerprints are harder to detect in people who already have mild cognitive impairment.