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ACE completes its voyage around Antarctica

Published:20.03.17 — The Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition (ACE) reached Cape Town on Sunday, 19 March, completing its three-month voyage around the great white continent. But the scientific adventure has only just begun: it’s now time to analyze all the data that was collected. This will improve our understanding of the effects of global warming on the Southern Ocean and the broader implications for our planet as a whole.

European teens – especially girls – dream about cars

Published:17.03.17 — A study on mobility patterns among young people shows that under-18s have a very positive image of cars. The researchers’ approach relied heavily on social media.

EPFL among the top five recipients of ERC grants

Published:16.03.17 — Europe's generous yet ultra-competitive grant program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this month. Over the years, EPFL researchers have been awarded more than one hundred such grants, making EPFL Switzerland’s top recipient of this prestigious funding.

Measuring the impact of a city's buildings on the weather

Published:16.03.17 — A new model developed at EPFL can help engineers and meteorologists quickly calculate the effect that city buildings have on local weather patterns. A blinds manufacturer is already interested in it, and climate scientists could be next.

Is Reliable Artificial Intelligence Possible?

Published:14.03.17 — In the quest for reliable artificial intelligence, EPFL scientist Marcel Salathé argues that AI technology should be openly available. He will be discussing the topic at this year’s edition of South by South West on March 14th in Austin, Texas.

Joint Efforts Towards Treating Paralysis

Published:13.03.17 — EPFL scientists Stéphanie Lacour and Grégoire Courtine report on the status of their research and share their vision about the future of wearable neuroprosthetics at this year’s edition of South by South West in Austin, Texas, on March 12th. Courtine shares some preliminary impressions about clinical trials addressing paralysis that are currently underway at the Lausanne University Hospital.

Switzerland's NeighborHub is going to shine in Denver

Published:10.03.17 — Switzerland is taking part in the Solar Decathlon 2017, an international solar construction competition between universities organized by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Swiss Team’s competition entry is NeighborHub, a space for initiating social and environmental change. Banking firm Landolt & Cie is the project’s second Diamond Partner.