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SwissFEL: a perfect habitat for the black mortar bee
Teaching
PSI
For the construction of the SwissFEL facility in 2013, around five hectares of forest were cleared and transformed into a new habitat for flora and fauna. Biologists and forest engineers have now assessed the results of the renaturization project and are excited about the progress to date. The site is now home to several rare animal and plant species.
EPFL tests out self-driving delivery service
Teaching
EPFL
Starting on 12 October, EPFL’s Lausanne campus will serve as a testing ground for a high-tech delivery service that uses a self-driving van. A pioneering initiative that is set to develop further.
Flat motor technology powers a dual-propeller drone
TechTransfer
EPFL
EPFL start-up Flybotix is showcasing its dual-propeller drone today at Xponential, the world’s largest tradeshow for unmanned and autonomous systems. Intended for inspecting hazardous locations, this flat-engined aircraft is quiet, saves flight time, and is also capable of flipping like a turtle if it finds itself upside down on the ground.This drone propellers were developed through a joint effort between Flybotix and a major company in EPFL’s Innovation Park. The new drone is expected on the market in 2021.
New show reveals unsuspected facets of the EPFL community
Teaching
EPFL
A Master’s student in technology management at EPFL has created a new show – dubbed the Galactic Chloé Show, in a nod to her love of astronomy – where members of the EPFL community reveal something unexpected about themselves. The first episode, featuring Marcel Salathé, has been released.
Computer science students go beyond the limits of their studies
Teaching
ETH Zurich
The annual conference of computer science students at ETH Zurich, VIScon, is taking place this year despite the corona crisis. Top-class presentations and an exciting hackweek enable direct contact with research and practice.
Apprentices get a reality check
Teaching
ETH Zurich
For the past year, a team of apprentices has been carrying out real-world tasks and projects for the ETH community. An initial review of the pilot project shows that this hands-on approach works: the programme has allowed young trainees in the fields of IT, interactive media design and business administration to acquire important skills for the working world. 
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