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Scientists at EPFL created an AI that understands everyday instructions to design complex molecules, turning years of specialized expertise into simple conversations. The breakthrough could speed up drug discovery and make advanced chemistry tools accessible to more researchers.
Scientists at EPFL have successfully recreated dyslexia in an AI model for the first time, revealing how the brain processes reading and pointing toward new treatment possibilities. The breakthrough could help 20% of the global population affected by this common learning disorder.
Scientists at EPFL designed modular robots that get stronger as a team when individual units break down, flipping traditional robotics on its head. The breakthrough could revolutionize everything from disaster response to space exploration.
Scientists created a revolutionary solar panel that converts sunlight to electricity at a record 30% efficiency, matching performance of space-grade cells at a fraction of the cost. The breakthrough could make clean energy dramatically more affordable and accessible worldwide.
Engineers in Switzerland just built a robotic hand that can do something yours can't: detach from its arm, crawl away, and work with two opposable thumbs. This breakthrough could transform surgery, rescue missions, and manufacturing.
Swiss scientists created a modular robot that gets more reliable as it grows, not less. The secret? Modules share power, sensors, and data like cells in a living organism.
Scientists have found a way to generate three times more renewable electricity from mixing saltwater and freshwater. The breakthrough uses a special coating that helps ions flow faster through tiny channels.
Scientists just solved a major puzzle in wearable robotics by rethinking how metal threads are woven together. A fabric weighing less than a nickel can now lift over two pounds while staying flexible enough to wear.
Researchers reversed age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's symptoms in mice by rejuvenating specific memory neurons. The breakthrough offers hope that cognitive decline might not be permanent after all.
A new humanoid robot just showed off something surprisingly rare: picking up objects while walking around. Multiple robotics teams are pushing the boundaries of what machines can do in one smooth motion.
Researchers have mapped out a realistic plan to mine asteroids and deliver metals directly to Mars, turning science fiction into an achievable engineering challenge. The breakthrough shows we could build a self-sustaining colony without shipping everything from Earth.
Scientists created a six-fingered robotic hand that can undock from its arm, crawl independently, and carry multiple objects at once. The breakthrough could revolutionize industrial inspections and repairs in tight spaces humans can't reach.
After two decades of trying, scientists have finally squeezed a powerful ultrafast laser onto a chip the size of a match head. The breakthrough could bring advanced medical diagnostics, environmental sensors, and super-accurate atomic clocks out of expensive labs and into everyday life.
Australian researchers just figured out why green hydrogen production keeps getting stuck, and their fix could make clean fuel much cheaper. Using X-ray vision to peer inside electrolyzers, they discovered the secret to keeping bubbles from clogging up the system.
Scientists in Spain and Switzerland discovered a molecule that helps restore the brain's natural defenses against Alzheimer's disease. The compound improved memory and reduced toxic plaques in early studies, offering new hope for millions affected by the disease.