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Water molecules favor negative charges

Published:16.07.14 — In the presence of charged substances, H2O molecules favor associating with elements with a negative electrical charge rather than a positive electric charge. EPFL researchers have published a study on the subject that could provide new insights on the processes of cell formation.

A Drone That Finds Survivors Through Their Phones

Published:14.07.14 — Summer series – student research (1): During his semester project in Communication Systems, Jonathan Cheseaux developed a system for locating a person via his or her mobile phone with a drone. This device could be used to find victims in natural disasters.

John P. Donoghue is taking the Lead of the Wyss Center

Published:11.07.14 — EPFL and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) are pleased to announce the appointment of John P. Donoghue. The American neuroscientist is to head the Wyss Center at Campus Biotech in Geneva.

Six professors nominated

Published:11.07.14 — The Council of Federal Institutes of Technology appointed six faculty at its July meeting. Among them is John P. Donoghue, one of the American pioneers of man-machine interfaces. He will head the Wyss Center in Geneva.

Recuperating waste heat under the hood

Published:09.07.14 — Summer series – student research (1) For his semester project in mechanical engineering, Eliott Guenat studied the best way to recuperate waste heat from a car’s engine. The challenge is figuring out how to incorporate the heat exchangers micro-turbomachines.

Food allergies: a new, simple method to track down allergens

Published:07.07.14 — Scientists at EPFL have developed a fast and accurate method for determining exactly which proteins cause allergies to milk. The novel approach can extend to other foods as well.

The Montreux Jazz Casino is back

Published:04.07.14 — How did concerts sound like in the historic venue of the Montreux Jazz Festival before the fire in December 1971? An EPFL installation inaugurated today allows us to plunge into the sounds and images of such a time and place.