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The twisted nanotubes that tell a story

Published:09.12.25 — In collaboration with scientists in Germany, EPFL researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than electrons.

Turnkey system converts CO2 into minerals and clean hydrogen

Published:05.12.25 — EPFL startup DeltaSpark has developed a complete system capable of rapidly turning the CO2 emissions from production plants into solid minerals and clean hydrogen. All of the system’s components fit into a unit the size of a shipping container.

Bio-hybrid robots turn food waste into functional machines

Published:04.12.25 — EPFL scientists have integrated discarded crustacean shells into robotic devices, leveraging the strength and flexibility of natural materials for robotic applications.

Secrets of human behavior come to light in a (very) smart kitchen

Published:03.12.25 — By transforming a kitchen into a fully instrumented research environment, a team led by EPFL neuroscientist Alexander Mathis opens a new window onto the fine-grained mechanics of human movement.

Stem cell organoids mimic aspects of early limb development

Published:02.12.25 — Scientists at EPFL have created a scalable 3D organoid model that captures key features of early limb development, revealing how a specialized signaling center shapes both cell identity and tissue organization.