An Unparalleled Map of the Brain-Spinal Cord Connection

Researchers at EPFL unlock a detailed understanding of brain and spinal cord interactions. The tool paves the way for future research breakthroughs and innovative therapeutic approaches. The brain and spinal cord are the central pillars of the human central nervous system (CNS), orchestrating everything from movement to sensation.

Medical imaging aims to bring the invisible to light

Medical imaging technology – such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray – is gaining in power and precision, especially in the wake of recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Several EPFL research groups are contributing to this progress and actively shaping the future in this area.

Grayscale nanotopography for improved performance in 2D transistors

A team of researchers led by Jürgen Brugger, head of the Microsystems Laboratory in the School of Engineering, has published a new paper that describes a novel approach to improving the performance of next-generation transistors made from two-dimensional semiconducting materials.

An entire brain-machine interface on a chip

Researchers from EPFL have developed a next-generation miniaturized brain-machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips. Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) have emerged as a promising solution for restoring communication and control to individuals with severe motor impairments.

Engineering a more sustainable skyscraper

Construction is underway on the 85-meter Tilia Tower near Lausanne: the first large-scale building in Switzerland to be built with a low-carbon cement developed in EPFL’s Lab of Construction Materials.

Is air conditioning a threat to the power grid?

The elevated temperatures this summer prompted many of us to crank up the air conditioning. In Switzerland, the energy used for cooling is approaching that for heating. What does that mean for power grids?