The Scandinavian welfare model shows cracks
In Scandinavia, the State guarantees welfare and health services for all citizens. However, the actual disparities in health are greater than the rest of Europe.
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Satellites monitor ocean currents
Is the ocean changing? New satellite measurement methods provide the answer.
Superconductors for industry
The world’s first induction heater with superconductors is based on a Trondheim invention. This technology can bring large savings to the aluminium industry.
Stolen identity
No matter how you try, it’s impossible to protect your identity online. Researchers have found a major gaping security hole.
One centimetre is enough
Did you eat fish last year that contained high mercury levels? A researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has developed an innovative test that uses hair to provide the answer.
Threatened language
Only several hundred people currently speak Southern Sámi. But the language refuses to die.
The robot that climbs pipe walls
A robot that can move forward and inspect complicated pipe systems is currently under development. The robot can twist its way vertically up pipe walls.
Safer with light metals
A cheap and simple structure made of aluminium can mean the difference between life and death the day that bombs go off.
Finding the plug
A pressure pulse through a pipeline can locate plugs, saving oil companies a lot of money.
Set in concrete
HARALD JUSTNES BURNS FOR THE CHINESE ENVIRONMENT – LITERALLY.
Patrolling Poseidon’s realm
Little Munin has been given a toolbox and a job to work as a steward of the ocean floor. All by himself.
Real-time Beethoven
Now, you can compose and perform in the same few milliseconds. And the variations you can make on a single theme are infinite.
The new face of the sea
We have reached the limits of the sea’s ability to sustain fisheries. We have to change our aquaculture practises.
A longer life with a Superman bicycle
A new type of exercise equipment can prevent serious lifestyle illnesses in paraplegic patients.The equipment, which was partly developed at NTNU, was first designed for the American actor Christopher Reeve.
Fighting oil spills with bubbles
Curtains of air bubbles are turning out to be a new method of fighting oil spills.
Healing wounds with alginate
After breast or belly reduction surgery, there is often skin […]
IT help for the elderly
SINTEF scientists are developing a system that is capable of […]
The loo and government
A guest researcher at NTNU, Dolly Jørgensen, has shown that […]
Charcoal for solar cell silicon
Research scientists at SINTEF Materials and Chemistry are well on […]
Violence begets illness
The more violence a woman experiences, the more physical illnesses […]
Protecting the Arctic
The rising level of activity in the Arctic means that […]
Psoriasis puzzle solved?
Professor Ole-Jan Iversen at NTNU believes that he has discovered […]
An environmental winner
Fish is not only good for our bodies, but also […]
Predisposition to pre-eclampsia
Roughly five per cent of pregnant women in Norway are […]
Oil spill lab in Murmansk
Following a suggestion from SINTEF’s Department of Marine Environmental Technology […]
Just wimps?
Norway nearly leads the world when it comes to problems […]
Nanoparticles in aluminium
Sigmund J. Andersen and Calin D. Marioara of SINTEF Material […]
Green aviation
SINTEF, Park Air Systems, Saab, Kongsberg, Thrane&Thrane and the Irish […]
More from the wind
Chapdrive has developed a patented, hydraulic gearbox for wind turbines. […]
“Buddy” children’s watch
Hearing impaired people have a real need for technological equipment, […]
Hole art in New York
Anne-Karin Furunes, professor and vice dean of the Trondheim Academy […]
More companies on the continental shelf
The Norwegian continental shelf has changed a great deal in […]