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Glacier melt puts unique microbial ecosystems under threat

Published:21.03.25 — A pioneering study has revealed how climate change is impacting glacier-fed streams and the essential microbiomes they contain – which could change radically by the end of this century.

In a first for Switzerland, EPFL contributes to kaon research

Published:19.03.25 — EPFL researchers, working with the Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille, have developed a new method for identifying neutrinos using data from CERN’s NA62 experiment—which recently observed the rarest particle decay ever recorded.

Ultra-broadband photonic chip boosts optical signals

Published:18.03.25 — Scientists at EPFL and IBM Research have developed a compact optical amplifier based on a photonic chip that vastly outperforms traditional optical amplifiers in both bandwidth and efficiency. This breakthrough could reshape data center interconnects, AI accelerators, and high-performance computing.

Gut bacteria heal the colon

Published:17.03.25 — EPFL scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.

Unlocking the secrets of phase transitions in quantum hardware

Published:14.03.25 — EPFL researchers have achieved a remarkable result: capturing and studying phase changes in quantum hardware, which could hold promise for next-generation technologies like quantum computing and ultra-sensitive sensors.

Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis

Published:13.03.25 — Scientists at .Neurorestore (EPFL/CHUV/UNIL) have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.

New master's program encourages fresh approaches to urban planning

Published:11.03.25 — EPFL’s School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) has introduced a new master’s program in urban systems that will start this fall. The goal is to train experts who are capable of implementing sustainability-oriented approaches for urban planning and development.