EPFL researchers identify rubber-related chemicals in Swiss raw milk; equipment may be an overlooked contamination source
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EPFL researchers identify rubber-related chemicals in Swiss milk
Researchers at EPFL have identified several rubber-related chemicals in Swiss raw milk. The study, supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Food Safety, also suggests that dairy equipment may be an overlooked source of contamination.
AI takes root in university curriculum
More than 12,000 students have returned to classes at EPFL. How has the advance of artificial intelligence transformed higher education?
Satellite imagery gives experts a better understanding of conflict
Published: 11.09.26 — A study co-authored by researchers from EPFL, ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich shows how satellite data can support humanitarian conflict analysis, helping provide a clearer picture of the consequences of war and reduce the toll on civilians.
A new way to control infrared light in real time
Published: 10.09.26 — EPFL researchers have developed ultra-thin silicon structures that can rapidly tune their interaction with light. The process overcomes a photonics challenge for advanced communications, sensing, and quantum technologies.
Hidden microplastic pollution in Swiss waters uncovered
Published: 09.09.26 — A new technique developed by EPFL has revealed that tiny microplastics in Lake Geneva and surrounding waterways are far more abundant than previously thought.
Super-resolution imaging reveals details inside living cells
Published: 08.09.26 — A new fluorescence microscopy technique that generates super-resolution images from a single camera exposure could help researchers study rapid movements within cells that are difficult to capture with existing methods.
Small, medium or large, a robotic fish maintains its swimming ability
Published: 04.09.26 — Researchers at EPFL and New York University have developed a robotic fish that can be made in various sizes for studying shallow creeks to open water.
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