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Romande Energie and EPFL unveil their urban solar park

Published:19.05.15 — Romande Energie and EPFL have joined forces to build the largest solar park in Switzerland, which is integrated in an existing building complex on the EPFL campus. The solar park, which is being inaugurated today, has a surface area of 15,500 m2 and covers the roofs of more than 25 buildings – it is like a power plant on all the rooftops of a neighbourhood. It will also serve as a major research and teaching laboratory for EPFL.

Modeling memory in the brain

Published:18.05.15 — Scientists at EPFL have uncovered mathematical equations behind the way the brain forms – and even loses – memories.

A Nano-transistor Assesses Your Health Via Sweat

Published:15.05.15 — Made from state-of-the-art silicon transistors, an ultra-low power sensor enables real-time scanning of the contents of liquids such as perspiration. Compatible with advanced electronics, this technology boasts exceptional accuracy – enough to manufacture mobile sensors that monitor health.

“Our building is designed like a city”

Published:13.05.15 — Models of the future “RTS Campus”, which will house Radio Télévision Suisse beside the Rolex Learning Center, have been on display in the lobby of the SG building since 12 May. We interviewed architects Kersten Geers (also an associate professor at EPFL) and David Van Severen, from the Belgian architecture firm OFFICE.

New method for measuring the concentration of medicines in the blood

Published:11.05.15 — With certain critical treatments, personalised care includes the ability to monitor the concentration of medicines in the patient's body, in order to adjust the treatment. Researchers at EPFL have come up with a quick and portable new device for measuring the amount of medicinal drugs in blood. Doctors and pharma companies have already expressed interest in this research.

“Living outside Earth is a huge challenge”

Published:08.05.15 — Susana Zanello is an expert of human adaptation to life in space. Invited as an academic guest at EPFL, this renowned scientist agreed to share her views on her research, exploration, future trips to Mars and much more…

Combatting Counterfeiting Using QR Codes

Published:06.05.15 — QR security codes, developed by the start-up ScanTrust, make it possible to authenticate and locate goods using a smartphone application. Housed in the Innovation Park at EPFL, the company has developed a new tool in the fight against counterfeiting that works by detecting a loss of quality when codes are copied. It is about to raise 1,2 million francs.