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How context-specific factors control gene activity

Published:09.10.24 — Researchers at EPFL have uncovered a new class of transcription factors that play a crucial role in gene regulation, offering fresh perspectives on how cells maintain their identity and function.

Scientists explore the complexity of rocks within the Earth's crust

Published:08.10.24 — A team of EPFL scientists has provided insight into the mechanisms at work in geothermal reservoirs located deep underground, known as supercritical reservoirs. Through a combination of computer simulations and lab experiments, they showed that rocks located between five and eight kilometers deep in the Earth’s crust are also permeable to fluids.

“Architects write the score, and residents interpret the music”

Published:07.10.24 — Sophie Delhay, an architect and EPFL professor, is promoting an entirely new approach to designing and building homes. She believes we urgently need to break away from standard housing types that no longer correspond to today’s reality or modern-day imperatives.

Diploma from EPFL in hand and ready to write the next chapter

Published:05.10.24 — Around 1,370 students completed their master’s degree from EPFL this year. To mark this crowning achievement and wish them well in their careers, EPFL held its traditional Magistrale graduation ceremony on Saturday, 5 October, at the SwissTech Convention Center.

New approach can reduce traffic congestion at no extra cost

Published:04.10.24 — Engineers at EPFL and ETH Zurich have come up with a new approach for reducing traffic congestion in large cities during rush hour. Their system is designed to be both fair and effective.

A new deep learning model for easier sustainable aircraft design

Published:03.10.24 — EPFL professor’s passion for sustainable flying and expertise in machine learning and computer vision drives innovation in green aviation design and beyond.

EPFL and ETH Zurich enhance collaboration to boost AI in Switzerland

Published:03.10.24 — EPFL and ETH Zurich are intensifying their collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI). They have founded the Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI) with the aim of addressing challenges in AI by leveraging their broad scientific expertise. Funding for the related research programs has been secured.