Magnon-based computation could signal computing paradigm shift

Published:29.03.23 — Thanks to a breakthrough in the field of magnonics, EPFL researchers have sent and stored data using charge-free magnetic waves, rather than traditional electron flows. The discovery could solve the dilemma of energy-hungry computing technology in the age of big data.

How genome doubling helps cancer develop

Published:28.03.23 — Researchers at EPFL and UNIL have uncovered a new way in which cancer can develop: whole genome doubling (WGD) changes the way DNA is organized in the 3D space, leading to the activation of oncogenes that drive cancer growth.

EPFL will train students on sustainability

Published:27.03.23 — Starting fall 2024, all EPFL first-year students will be required to take a core class in sustainability, and each department will introduce a sustainability-oriented Bachelor’s class and Master’s class with a focus on real-world applications. These changes come as part of EPFL’s Teach4Sustainability initiative, which also includes integrating sustainability more deeply into existing curricula.

Art and the power of daylight

Published:24.03.23 — Opening today, the new exhibition of EPFL Pavilions “Lighten Up! On Biology and Time” uses the lens of art to explore the connection of living organisms with the natural cycle of light and dark. Nineteen installations highlight the urgency of reconnecting to the outdoor environment and remind us of the importance of regular light exposure.

Robotic system offers hidden window into collective bee behavior

Published:23.03.23 — EPFL researchers have developed a temperature-modulating robotic system that can be seamlessly integrated into notoriously sensitive honeybee hives, providing both a never-before-seen view of honeybee behavior and a means to influence it.