Wood‑Based, Sugar‑Driven Thermal Paper: EPFL’s Plant‑Based, Bisphenol‑Free Receipt Innovation

Archyde Lausanne Breakthrough: Plant-Based Receipt Coating Could Replace Toxic Color Developers Table of Contents 1. Lausanne Breakthrough: Plant-Based Receipt Coating Could Replace Toxic Color Developers 2. How the new coating works… You can read the full story here: Wood‑Based, Sugar‑Driven Thermal Paper: EPFL’s Plant‑Based, Bisphenol‑Free Receipt Innovation. Source link

‘A critical step in understanding the potential risks’

A recent study made a disturbing discovery about the ongoing problem of tire chemicals seeping into agricultural products. What’s happening? A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that additives used in tire manufacturing were present in common fruits and vegetables eaten in Switzerland. While further research is needed to understand the … Read more

EPFL turns to fruit fly brain to build smarter, more agile robot systems

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) researchers are unraveling the secrets of the fruit fly brain to advance robotics. A team from the institution’s Neuroengineering Laboratory have used optogenetics—light to control neurons—to study how brain signals drive movement. By replicating the fly’s neural circuitry, they aim to create robotic systems that mimic its agility. A … Read more

Exploring Future Careers: Young Kids Explore Armless Professions on RTS.ch Show

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Health Heroes: The MINT Show’s Role in Addressing Labor Shortages A Groundbreaking Initiative Returns to EPFL Lausanne The year 2024 witnessed the successful launch of the MINT show at EPFL Lausanne, drawing an impressive crowd of over 12,500 visitors. This biennial event, renowned for its educational impact and interactive approach, returns with renewed … Read more

Holograms Take 3D Printing to the Next Level – With Amazing Precision and Speed

The method allows the fabrication of millimeter-scale objects within seconds. Credit: © LAPD EPFL Scientists have utilized holographic projections to achieve unprecedented resolution in a light-based 3D printing technique. Traditional 3D printing builds objects layer by layer, but tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing (TVAM) takes a different approach. It uses laser light to illuminate a rotating … Read more

The Breakthrough Frequency Comb Transforming Photonics

The hybrid-integrated electro-optic frequency comb generator. More than 2000 comb lines covering 450nm spectrum can be generated within a footprint smaller than 1cm2. Credit: Junyin Zhang (EPFL) Frequency combs are revolutionizing optics, from telecommunications to astrophysics, but their complexity has been a roadblock. Recent advancements in lithium tantalate technology have changed the game, creating a … Read more