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Using cellphone data to study the spread of cholera
Published:24.05.16 — For the first time, EPFL researchers have used mobile phone records to reconstruct the spread of a cholera epidemic.
An agricultural drone with a piercing gaze
Published:23.05.16 — EPFL spin-off Gamaya has just raised 3.2 million francs for its agricultural drone system. The system combines a miniature hyperspectral camera and artificial intelligence to give farmers very precise information on the health of their crops. It can also be used to ensure fertilizer, pesticides and other treatments are used sparingly.
“Switzerland can and should develop a neutral virtual space”
Published:20.05.16 — The first Swiss Cyber Risk Research Conference, being held today at EPFL, brings together Swiss and international IT security specialists. EPFL researcher Bryan Ford explains the challenges they face.
A new lead in the quest to understand Alzheimer's
Published:19.05.16 — A consortium of European researchers is pursuing a new and unexpected lead in Alzheimer’s research. They are examining the intestinal microbiome and its effect on neurodegeneration. EPFL is coordinating the consortium, which is part of the pan-European Horizon 2020 initiative.
How viruses infect bacteria: a tale of a tail
Published:18.05.16 — Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. Using state-of-the-art tools, EPFL scientists have described a million-atom “tail” that bacteriophages use to breach bacterial surfaces. The breakthrough has major implications for science and medicine, as bacteriophages are widely used in research.
EPFL and AXA announce the creation of a Research Program
Published:18.05.16 — Bryan Ford, a world-renowned expert in information security, has been named an Associate Professor at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland with the support of the AXA Research Fund. The Fund engaged 1.5 million euros to support this 12 year-project.
The shape of cities shapes the weather
Published:17.05.16 — The features that make cities unique are important to understanding how cities affect weather and disperse air pollutants, researchers highlight in a new study.
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