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Neural Simulations Hint at the Origin of Brain Waves

Published:25.07.13 — At EPFL’s Blue Brain facilities, computer models of individual neurons are being assembled into neural circuits that produce electrical signals akin to brain waves. The results, published in the journal Neuron, are helping solve the mystery of how and why these signals arise in the brain.

A new method for clicking molecules together

Published:24.07.13 — Scientists at EPFL have developed a quick and simple method for connecting and assembling new molecules together, paving a new road for synthetic chemistry, material science, chemical biology, and even drug discovery.

Using bluetooth to track crowds at the Paléo music festival

Published:22.07.13 — SUMMER SERIES (4) - For her semester project, an EPFL Master’s student applied a different approach to tracking the flow of the crowds at the Paléo music festival – using cell phone data and statistics.

Renowned Computer Scientist at the Head of the IC School

Published:19.07.13 — James Larus is the new Dean of EPFL’s School of Computer and Communications Science (IC). He is a leading expert in programming languages and in the construction of robust software systems. He will be taking office in October 2013 after having worked at Microsoft for sixteen years.

Nominations of EPFL professors

Published:19.07.13 — During its July session, the ETH Board nominated 12 new EPFL professors.

Paleo's accessibility deemed as satisfactory by festival-goers

Published:18.07.13 — Appointed by the Paleo Festival, EPFL has carried out a survey on the event’s accessibility. Flexible hours, alcohol consumption and preservation of the environment are the reasons behind the choice of mode of transport.

A fatigue detection device to help keep your eyes on the road

Published:15.07.13 — SUMMER SERIES (3) - An EPFL student has developed a video analysis algorithm able to estimate the level of a driver’s fatigue based on the degree of eyelid closure. PSA Peugeot Citroën, a project partner, has built a prototype in order to test it in real driving conditions.