Urgent changes needed in the pre-fabricated housing
Norwegian houses can no longer have the same design in western as in eastern Norway. Building designs must adapt to local climate variations, say researchers.
‘Likes’ provide humanitarian support
According to a Norwegian study, ‘likes’ on Facebook are providing a new type of humanitarian support and social responsibility.
What do we do when a well blows out?
Oil and gas companies are worried about gas discharges at the sea bed. Recent field experiments can now quantify the volumes of gas reaching the sea surface and how they spread in the atmosphere.
Norwegian ultrasound technology in Cape Town
Norwegian researchers have installed a system that uses 3D ultrasound and image guidance in one of Africa’s biggest children’s hospitals. This could make it easier to treat brain diseases in children.
Accident and Emergency departments cause problems for the elderly
Norwegian Accident and Emergency departments are not designed for elderly patients, and their staff often lack geriatric experience.
Most COPD patients in southern and eastern Norway
COPD mainly affects people in eastern and southern Norway and some municipalities in Finnmark. And smoking is not the only cause.
Understanding cultural differences can strengthen a multicultural team
Norwegian companies have been less than successful at developing software abroad. But there are scientific answers to the challenge.
Research into the events of 22 July 2011
The research community in Trondheim has been asked to follow up the tragic events on Utøya in Norway. As part of a project called ‘The Next Disaster’, research data will be obtained addressing the lessons learned following major incidents of this type.
Jacket works like a mobile phone
A fire is raging in a large building and the fire leader is sending a message to all firefighters at the scene. But they don’t need a mobile phone – they simply check their jacket sleeves and read the message there.
Lifesaving sensor for full bladders
A small pressure sensor can make the difference between life and death. The first tests on humans will be carried out in April on patients with spinal injuries at Sunnaas Hospital in Norway.
Norwegian IT researchers are the best in the world
International IT researchers have limited contact with the industry, and tend to stay in their offices, working on concepts and studies. Norwegian researchers work closely with companies – and win awards
Filleting robot to help the Norwegian fishing industry
A newly developed white fish filleting machine could give this Norwegian industry a much-needed boost.
Urgent need to recycle rare metals
Rare earth metals are important components in green energy products such as wind turbines and eco-cars. But the scarcity of these metals is worrying the EU.
No joshing about sloshing
Computational tools help identify the effects of fluids slamming against a structure
Putting a price on green
The most environmentally friendly product in the building materials store could soon be the cheapest too.