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Deciphering communication: learning from robots

Published:06.01.12 — An experiment led by Laurent Keller at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and by Steffen Wischmann and Dario Floreano at EPFL shows that communication systems can evolve differently within the same species and even the same environment. Performed using robots, this research can enable a better understanding of communication within the animal kingdom.

Welcome on board the flagship “2012”

Published:01.01.12 — Far from being synonymous with the end of the world, this year will – on the contrary – provide many building blocks for the global scientific corpus. More than ever, EPFL is determined to make its mark in this respect!

Molecular Celebrations For Your Taste Buds

Published:24.12.11 — Not another turkey, caviar or Yule Log! What if the traditional end-of-year feast was left up to scientists? The menu might surprise a few...

2011 News Highlights - Life Sciences

Published:21.12.11 — Stem cells, infectious diseases or genetic quirks are some of the subjects explored by students at the School of Life Sciences. Here is a selection of this year’s headlines.

Domestic robots: harmony on the homefront?

Published:21.12.11 — Are robots welcome in our homes? A qualitative study done at EPFL has revealed some interesting possibilities. Only one out of three households thinks automatic vacuum cleaners are worth the investment. The opinions of the others will be used to develop the appliances of the future.

Reflex: Switzerland without Nuclear Energy

Published:20.12.11 — The decision has been made: Switzerland will make do without the atom. EPFL’s magazine presents a special edition that helps better understand the challenges Switzerland will face and describes its options for facing them.

2011 news highlights - ENAC

Published:20.12.11 — Sustainability, clean energies, responsible architecture and engineering—just some of the fields explored by the ENAC researchers. Here’s a selection of the year’s headlines.