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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.

A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods

Published:01.12.25 — Researchers from EPFL, Empa, and CSEM have developed a sustainable smart sensing tag that can be used to signal when shipments of medicines or food have exceeded a safe threshold temperature. It is the first such tag to be fully compostable.

Horizon Santé 2025 explores the future of healthcare

Published:26.11.25 — EPFL, the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and Unisanté will team up on 28 and 29 November for Horizon Santé 2025 – a two-day event open to the public where experts will discuss key breakthroughs in the field of healthcare along with the societal issues shaping its future.

“A genuine community was created around this research project”

Published:25.11.25 — Over 700 volunteers took part in the Lémanscope citizen-science initiative, taking upwards of 3,400 measurements on Lake Geneva. This high turnout was a welcome surprise for the project team. We spoke with Natacha Pasche, the scientist behind the initiative, which will come to a close in February, 2026.

A demonstrator places Valais at the heart of the energy transition

Published:24.11.25 — The new power-to-gas demonstrator installed at the Energypolis campus in Sion will enable engineers to test promising approaches for advancing the energy transition, such as carbon capture and seasonal power storage in the form of gas. The system was developed through a joint initiative involving EPFL, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis School of Engineering and several local businesses.

Brain stimulation improves vision recovery after stroke

Published:17.11.25 — Scientists at EPFL have developed an innovative, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy to significantly improve visual function in stroke patients who have suffered vision loss following a stroke. The approach could offer a more efficient and faster way to regain visual function in such cases.

Quantum excellence, Swiss precision

Published:14.11.25 — Relative to its size, Switzerland has a big impact in quantum science and technology, with a proven record of academic excellence, an innovative industrial landscape, and agile national coordination spearheaded by research centers and strong government initiatives.