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Another year of growth in investment and startups

Published:28.02.25 — EPFL startups raised a record CHF 512 million in 2024, continuing to attract investors despite a downward trend in venture capital for Switzerland as a whole.

A new cryptography framework for secure genomic studies

Published:03.03.25 — Developed from EPFL research, in collaboration with MIT and Yale, the combination of secure computation and distributed algorithms opens a new era for data collaborations in medical research.

Quantum interference in molecule-surface collisions

Published:28.02.25 — Scientists at EPFL have revealed how quantum interference and symmetry dictate molecular behavior in collisions with gold surfaces, offering new insights into molecular interactions. The findings can have important implications for chemistry and materials science.

Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage

Published:27.02.25 — A bioinspired robot developed at EPFL can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.

When quantum computing meets the real world

Published:24.02.25 — Quantum computing could be one of the big technological revolutions of the coming decades. At EPFL, scientists are at the forefront of harnessing quantum technologies to address real-world issues, aligning their efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Published:21.02.25 — EPFL engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.

Exploring the use of environmental strains for biocement production

Published:19.02.25 — A recent study examines the effectiveness of environmental strains for the production of biocement. The study’s lead author, Dimitrios Terzis, is an EPFL senior scientist and a co-founder of Medusoil, a company that produces organic binders and that opened a production plant in Vaud in 2024.