Scientists delve into natural slicks on Lake Geneva Research EPFL An EPFL researcher has, for the first time, documented slicks – those visually arresting, moving patches of smooth water – and explained what is happening beneath the surface. Using machine learning to forecast amine emissions Research EPFL Scientists at EPFL and Heriot-Watt University have developed a machine learning approach to accurately predict potentially harmful amine emissions from carbon-capturing plants. A step towards solar fuels out of thin air Research EPFL EPFL chemical engineers have invented a solar-powered artificial leaf, built on a novel electrode which is transparent and porous, capable of harvesting water from the air for conversion into hydrogen fuel. The semiconductor-based technology is scalable and easy to prepare. “Scientists can never make statements with 100% certainty” Politics EPFL EPFL professor Jacques Fellay, who served on the Swiss National Covid-19 Science Task Force, has been selected for a new advisory committee that the government set up recently so policymakers and scientists can continue their joint efforts. EPFL holds a giant hackathon on sustainability Teaching EPFL With its Solutions4Sustainability initiative, EPFL aims to channel its community members’ knowledge and skills towards the goal of promoting more environmentally friendly lifestyles. To that end, projects selected under the initiative will be granted a hefty chunk of funding. Researchers develop winged robot that can land like a bird Research EPFL EPFL researchers have developed a method that allows a flapping-wing robot to land autonomously on a horizontal perch using a claw-like mechanism. The innovation could significantly expand the scope of robot-assisted tasks. Previous 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46... Next Page 42 of 98
