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Ultra-thin pipes solve space constraints on platforms
A redesigned heat exchanger can now replace one in every four offshore gas turbines, eliminating 25 percent of emissions without any loss of energy.
How high-speed ferries can reclaim their environmental credentials
Public transport can benefit the environment, but catamarans are among the worst offenders when it comes to emissions. Batteries and underwater wings could make them considerably greener.
The introduction of a medieval public health system exposed the population to roundworm
Medieval health and sanitation efforts involved deliberate interventions; however, some of these measures had the opposite effect, leading to an increased spread of disease in Trondheim.
Maternal vitamin A deficiency may increase risk of larger babies
Pregnant women with low vitamin A levels during the latter part of their pregnancy gave birth to babies with significantly higher birth weights.
An explosion in citations led researcher to a worrying discovery
A new type of software allows anyone to produce ready-to-publish research papers in under two hours. After noting a surge in citations of her work, statistician Andrea Riebler discovered a vendor in China selling a tool that enables rapid paper mining of public health data.
Using hydrogen to spark ammonia engines into life
New research suggests that as little as 7-8% hydrogen is required to help ignite ammonia fuelled engines, providing the shipping industry with greener horizons.
Moving towards emission-free aluminium production
Until now, aluminium production has generated significant greenhouse gas emissions. But a new process is emerging that produces aluminium without such emissions.
Snøfrid the Sámi: matriarch of Norway’s royal bloodline?
The Norse origin myths include a distinct South Sámi presence, as exemplified by Snøfrid, daughter of the “Finn-king” Svåse of Dovre, who is said to have married Harald Fairhair.
New method produces perfect images of misaligned big toes
Hallux valgus (‘bunions’) has been troubling people ever since the invention of shoes. Today, two in ten have misaligned, often painful big toes. For many, surgery is the last resort.
Certain children are more prone to serious eating problems in later life
Children with large mood swings are at greater risk for comfort eating in their teens.
Neurotechnology research on brain patterns offers promise
Technology can contribute to better treatment for people struggling with anxiety and depression, according to researcher Sandra Klonteig. “The potential within neurotechnology is too significant to ignore. This is where the solutions of the future lie.”
Conflict with father can influence whether teens receive mental health support
Youth are less likely to seek mental health services if they have a tumultuous relationship with their father, although the exact nature of this link is still unclear.
She wants to replace the fear of failure with the joy of learning
Groundbreaking research on psychological safety has made professor Amy C. Edmondson an academic superstar – and earned her an honorary doctorate from NTNU.
“Almost as fascinating as the question of how life began”
NTNU researcher Foteini Oikonomou was particularly delighted when she learned that Francis Halzen had been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Both are trying to find answers to some of the Universe’s greatest mysteries.
What matters most in improving student maths skills?
Does working memory or motivation play a greater role in determining whether pupils make progress in mathematics?
Pickpockets and poets – creating elite mindsets in football
New research from NTNU’s Department of Psychology indicates that elite footballers experience lower levels of competitive anxiety than amateur players, despite performing under intense scrutiny.
Nearly half of childhood cancer survivors experience symptoms of anxiety or depression as adults
Consultant and researcher Magnus Aasved Hjort believes that people who survive childhood cancer should receive far better support as adults.
Stocking masks making a criminal comeback
It has long been a favourite prop in American heist movies. Now the nylon mask could pose a genuine threat to your digital security.
Young users ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences
School researchers reviewed nearly 200 studies on how artificial intelligence affects children and young people’s ability to learn and think. They found that we know very little about how AI use impacts younger school children.
From seed to packaging, a robot can now grow food year-round
At Avisomo Modular Farming the lettuce is sown, grown, and packaged – all untouched by human hands. Increased food security and fewer imports are the goal.
The negative effect of emotion in climate action
New research reveals that the emotions of anger, hope and compassion, might have less of an effect on pro-environmental behaviour than previously thought
AI helping doctors to detect intestinal disease
Innovative collaboration between Gjøvik Hospital and NTNU research can speed up diagnosis, save healthcare systems unnecessary costs, and ease patient discomfort.
Migraine research: AI finds patterns throughout the body
AI can trawl vast amounts of health data which is not specifically related to migraines, but which can be used to identify people predisposed to the condition.