Wind power could cover Norway’s energy needs 20 times
In order to protect nature, we must accept that wind farms reduce the experience of natural areas for some, according to a professor at NTNU.
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Build floating wind turbines in the open ocean
Norway ought to put more effort into building floating wind turbines in the ocean, says Professor Lars Sætran at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
One of 830 scientists behind the climate report
When the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases its new report on “Mitigation of Climate Change” on 13 April, NTNU Professor Edgar Hertwich’s contribution as one of the lead authors of the Energy Systems chapter will amount to exactly 5 pages.
Carbon capture and storage essential to reach climate target
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is essential if the EU’s climate target is to be reached in a cost effective way. Extensive governmental support in the form of subsidies is necessary to support early implementation of this technology.
Silicon carbide puzzle solved
No one has ever been able to process silicon carbide in such a way that it can be thermally sprayed as a lightweight, extremely durable coating on machine parts. That was before Fahmi Mubarok began his doctoral research.
Crash course
As the Arctic Ocean’s summer ice cap melts away, new trans-Arctic shipping routes will open and see a growing amount of shipping traffic. But what’s the best way to protect ships and other ocean structures if they crash into icebergs?
Men are most forgetful
Your suspicions have finally been confirmed. Men forget more than women do. Nine out of ten men have problems with remembering names and dates, according to an analysis of a large Norwegian population-based health study.
Kudos for Norwegian-Indian mountain hut
Local materials, renewable energy reduce environmental impact.
Premature babies can improve their working memory
Working with a computer program made a significant improvement.
Ancient arrows melt out of the snow
Melting glaciers reveal Stone Age surprises.
Material fatigue in wind turbines
Reducing the aerodynamic load on wind turbines.
Smart NTNU bolt represents Norway
New technology makes mines safer.
What makes good footballers?
Is it the coach, the player, the training – or everything?
Invasion of the raccoon dog
An aggressive invader is making its way to Norway.
Graphene breakthrough
Semiconductors nanowires grown on graphene
Nearly 30 per cent experience chronic back pain
Why is chronic pain so prevalent?
Is rapid weight loss better?
Experts have long warned that rapid weight loss is bad, but new research suggests otherwise.
The carbon footprint of bread
Bread may not be as environmentally friendly as we might like.
Will test stress levels in children
International studies have shown that younger children are more stressed […]
Breastfeeding good for mom too
Breastfeeding confers benefits to moms as well as their babies.
Mining ocean treasures
Underwater mining is a growing industry. Norway might be mining gold from 2000 metres below sea level in just a few years.
The beauty of the battlefield
Battlefield tourists are on the hunt for the beautiful in the ugly. Meaning in the meaningless. And sometime timeless in the past.
Secrets of the High North
The Norwegian arctic island archipelago of Svalbard offers scientists the chance to investigate some of the most intriguing – and perplexing – puzzles facing the high north.
Many valuable minerals on Norway’s seabed
Recent estimates indicate significant quantities of copper, zinc, silver and gold corresponding to a value of NOK 430 billion.