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Deciphering a dance of electrons and water molecules

Published:27.03.24 — A research project at EPFL succeeded in decoding the complex dance of electrons in water, a major step in understanding a critical process of many chemical phenomena, and that might be the first step to improving energy conversion technologies.

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

Published:18.03.24 — EPFL scientists have developed a sustainable method to make high-performance plastics from agricultural leftovers, turning them into valuable materials.

The baritone of Red Giants refines cosmic distance measurements

Published:15.03.24 — A fresh look at red giant stars offers key insights into cosmic distance measurements and a way to measure the Universe's expansion with the highest accuracy.

Getting hydrogen out of ammonia

Published:07.03.24 — Kevin Turani-I-Belloto has developed a low-cost method for breaking down ammonia to produce hydrogen. He’s just been awarded a Bridge grant to develop a proof of concept for his technology.

Promotions of Profs M. Wyart, G. Carleo and Ch. Theiler

Published:08.03.24 — At its meeting of 6-7 March 2024, the ETH Board has promoted Prof. Matthieu Wyart to Full Professor of Theoretical Physics and Profs Giuseppe Carleo and Christian Theiler as Associate Professors of Physics at the School of Basic Sciences.