Tag: EPFL
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A New Microscopy Breakthrough Reveals the Oceans’ Invisible Life
Introduction: A Collaboration That Survived a Pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic upended many scientific plans, a surprising outcome emerged from a Zoom call that linked researchers across continents. EMBL Group Leader Gautam Dey spoke with Omaya Dudin, then leading a study group at EPFL, about adapting an imaging technique that could peer into the ocean’s…
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Microscopy Breakthrough Reveals Oceans’ Invisible Life Through Pandemic Collaboration
Introduction: A Breakthrough Born in Uncertain Times The discovery at the heart of contemporary marine science did not emerge from a single lab, but from a cross-continental collaboration sparked by the COVID-19 era. As scientists navigated lockdowns, communication tools, and urgent public health needs, a Zoom call connected two researchers who would push the boundaries…
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A Pandemic Collaboration Breaks Open the Ocean’s Hidden Life with New Microscopy
Overview: A Breakthrough Born in a Time of Crisis The world’s oceans conceal countless living processes that remain unseen by conventional microscopy. A recent breakthrough in imaging technology, forged during the COVID-19 pandemic through a collaboration between EMBL and EPFL, now promises to illuminate these hidden marine worlds. By adapting a novel imaging method to…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Swallowable Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive Tissue Repair
Overview: A New Class of Minimally Invasive Bioprinting Researchers at the Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies within EPFL’s School of Engineering have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), a first-of-its-kind ingestible bioprinter. This device aims to repair soft tissue injuries inside the gastrointestinal tract without traditional surgery. By combining a swallowable capsule with a magnet-guided…
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Red Light Glare: A Surprising Challenge to Glazing Standards
Introduction: A Glare That Defies Expectations Glare from sunlight is a common problem for occupants of modern buildings, often worsened by windows with insufficient shading. Traditional smart glazing aims to curb overheating in summer while reducing glare by adjusting tint levels. Most of these glazing technologies trend toward a blue tint when shading increases. However,…
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Red Glare Breaks Assumptions: New Glazing Findings Challenge Standards
Smart glazing and glare: a new twist Glare from sunlight is a familiar problem for building occupants, especially when windows lack adequate shading. Modern smart glazing technologies aim to protect interiors by adjusting tint levels automatically, reducing overheating in summer and cutting excessive solar radiation. A common feature of many tinted glazing systems is a…
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Red Light Glare: New Findings Upend How We Judge Daylight and Glazing
New Findings Challenge a Century of Lighting Standards Glare from sunlight is a daily concern for occupants and designers in offices, classrooms, and homes. It can lead to discomfort, reduced productivity, and even visual fatigue. For years, glazing technology has aimed to minimize heat and glare through tinting that often shifts toward blue hues. This…