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Walking Again After Spinal Cord Injury

Published:31.05.12 — Scientists wake up a dormant spinal column and restore voluntary lower body movement when stimulated.

Graetzel cells are implanted in an iPad keyboard

Published:29.05.12 — Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) from EPFL enter the public market. Logitech chose this technology to power its new flagship product.

Eight Professors Appointed at EPFL

Published:25.05.12 — During the session of Mai 23 and 24 2012, the ETH Board announced eight appointments concerning EPFL.

A way to reduce the Internet's energy drain

Published:25.05.12 — Researchers at EPFL have developed a device intended for monitoring and saving the energy consumed by large data centers. It was developed in collaboration with Credit Suisse, which has used it to equip the power of its server racks.

Texting Made Possible for the Illiterate

Published:23.05.12 — People incapable of reading and writing will have access to text messages from now on. A system using vocal synthesis, icons and contact management allows people to send and read text messages by those normally unable to read and write. It is already being used in Switzerland.

Smart highways to avoid traffic jams

Published:21.05.12 — Traffic lights on highway access ramps can help prevent traffic jams. EPFL engineers are testing this approach to increase the capacity of Swiss highways.

You Shoot and Croppola Composes

Published:18.05.12 — We envy photographers who are experts at composing beautiful pictures and would like to achieve the same result. Croppola is a user-friendly online tool that helps photo-lovers to make the most of their pictures.