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The dark side of silicon

Published:13.10.10 — How can we reduce the power consumption of computers? Scientists at EPFL are exploring “dark silicon”.

The "Magistrale" crowns the founder of Yahoo

Published:11.10.10 — The Magistrale 2010 took place in the marquee installed on the Place Cosandey. In one of the highlights of the ceremony, Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo, received a doctorat honoris causa from his former teacher, Giovanni de Micheli, who is now a researcher at EPFL.

L'Hydroptère.ch to land at Saint-Sulpice

Published:08.10.10 — These days, sailing boats fly to reach a stretch of water, and l’Hydroptère.ch is no exception. It has beeen heliported Friday October 8th, at around 14:15, from the boatyard of the company Décision SA to the port of Saint-Sulpice.

Understanding mental illness

Published:07.10.10 — NCCR Synapsy, the new national research center, was launched on 1 October 2010.

Carbon – a high-tech material

Published:06.10.10 — The “Hidden Carbon” project by/at EPFL and ECAL Laboratory explores the potential of new materials in our daily lives.

Journey to the center of the Universe

Published:05.10.10 — Vice-president of the school since the Spring, Philippe Gillet is also a renowned teacher and scientist in the disciplines of material physics and extraterrestrial matter. He gave his inaugural lecture on Monday, the 4th of October.

Campus, a how-to guide

Published:04.10.10 — Commuting, study halls, help services, campus stores: some helpful pointers to start your year off on the right foot.