Neuroscience-robotics pinpoint the seat of self-consciousness

Published:02.05.11 — A profoundly human experience is examined using brain scans and robotics.

Study finds indigenous cases of leprosy in the Southern United States

Published:29.04.11 — Study confirms human contamination through contact with armadillos

A new hydroelectric power plant tested on a 1:30 scale

Published:27.04.11 — The functioning of the new hydroelectric power plant in Veytaux is being studied in the machine hall of the EPFL Hydraulic Constructions Laboratory (LCH) on a 1:30 scale model. It’s no small challenge!

Avalanches and rocket engines

Published:26.04.11 — Using lasers, EPFL scientists are dissecting the movements of fluids. The goal of the exercise: to obtain a better understanding of the internal dynamics of complex phenomena such as avalanches and torrential floods. Although these flows are clearly important for natural hazards experts, other unexpected applications can also benefit.

A class on the Nintendo DS?

Published:21.04.11 — Professor David Atienza is offering his third-year electrical engineering students an unusual option – developing video games on the Nintendo DS. The course is a complete success.

EPFL revamps the CERN's power supply

Published:20.04.11 — A new high-performance electrical system has been developed by the Industrial Electronics Laboratory at EPFL to ensure the particle accelerators of the CERN receive an energy supply that is both powerful and sufficiently stable.

Using yeast to uncover a common drug's secrets

Published:19.04.11 — An anti-inflammation drug’s well-kept secrets have finally been uncovered thanks to a type of yeast; a discovery that will impact treatments for other diseases and limit side effects.