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Jewelry uses EPFL technology to turn light into words

Published:09.09.19 — Local startup Rayform has developed a collection of unique, stylish rings that employ technology developed at EPFL. The surface of each ring is structured so as to create messages out of reflected light.

Two spin-offs top the list of Switzerland's most promising startups

Published:05.09.19 — EPFL spin-offs Flyability and Lunaphore came in first and second place, respectively, in this year’s TOP 100 Swiss Startup Awards. The ranking is established every year by a panel of 100 startup experts from Switzerland. Two other EPFL spin-offs – Bestmile and Gamaya – also made it into the top ten.

EPFL marks its 50th anniversary with a two-day open house

Published:05.09.19 — EPFL will open its doors to the public on 14–15 September as it celebrates its 50th year as a federal institute of technology. This exceptional event is also designed to be fully sustainable: zero cars, zero plastic and zero waste.

Studying heart cells with nanovolcanoes

Published:04.09.19 — Researchers at EPFL and the University of Bern have developed a groundbreaking method for studying the electrical signals of cardiac muscle cells. The technology has numerous potential applications in basic and applied research – such as improving the search for mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmias.

A blueprint for the EU's ecological transition

Published:03.09.19 — Two EPFL researchers have contributed to a discussion paper for new members of the European Parliament, published ahead of the resumption of parliamentary business this week. In their chapter, they suggest that reversing the tide of deindustrialization and redistributing industrial activities in Europe could cut energy consumption and CO2 emissions in the long run.

New alarm-clock app gets your day off to a fun start

Published:02.09.19 — Two EPFL Master’s students, an EPFL PhD student, a UNIL PhD student and an EPFL alumnus have teamed up to develop a new alarm app called Wakeit. The app draws on users’ social-media contacts to make getting out of bed a little easier.

A biosensor to help rheumatoid arthritis patients

Published:29.08.19 — Friday, 30 August, a team of EPFL students took part in the SensUs competition at the Eindhoven University of Technology. This year’s challenge was to develop a biosensor that can quickly measure concentrations in patients’ blood plasma of adalimumab. The main active ingredient of one of the best-selling drugs in the world, which can have harmful side effects. The team won the second prize of translation potential award.