Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-off Research EPFL EPFL researchers have built a drone that can walk, hop, and jump into flight with the aid of birdlike legs, greatly expanding the range of potential environments accessible to unmanned aerial vehicles. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Satellite Research EPFL For millennia humans have been inspired by the stars but this may soon be a thing of the past due to a significant increase in the numbers of satellites, potentially limiting our view of the night sky. EPFL scientists are part of a global initiative to better protect Earth’s Dark and Quiet Skies. Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients Research EPFL The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs. Could ChatGPT get an engineering degree? Teaching EPFL EPFL research investigating the potential impact on education of AI assistants has found that systems like GPT-4 can answer up to 85% of university assessment questions correctly. Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age Research EPFL A study from EPFL reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to neurorehabilitation. Scientists quantify aerosols based on sea state Research EPFL A research team led by EPFL scientists has developed a system that provides key insight into the relationship between sea spray aerosols, sea state and atmospheric conditions. The system was mounted on an icebreaker and carried across vast regions of the Arctic to collect and analyze valuable data. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... Next Page 1 of 98
