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The spent grain from beer brewing can be used to make microcapsules that can preserve omega-3 oils and medicines.
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Preventing recidivism after imprisonment
Reoffending after serving time in prison is a common problem. A new study identifies what it takes to break the cycle and create lasting change.
A new way to prevent icing problems for aircraft and drones
Ice formation on wind turbine blades, aircraft and drones can lead to both delays and accidents. But a new material repels cold water droplets that land on the rotor blades before they freeze onto the surface.
Spending time outdoors improves young people’s health
Stress is a global epidemic that can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle. One solution is obvious.
Regular walking prevents chronic back pain
Do you suffer from back pain? The solution may be to go for a walk – as long as you do it regularly.
The spinoff generator
Europe is falling behind in the innovation and technology race. But you can always find some enterprising types who buck the trend.
The people behind the memorial stones on one Trondheim street
Why did so many Jews find their way to Trondheim before the Second World War? Microhistory can help shed light on their stories.
“We must develop thinkers. Not crammers and fact-experts”
Geography as a school subject is under pressure. There aren’t enough qualified teachers and it loses out to other subjects in school. In many countries, important aspects are left out of the curricula.
The big little discovery
A project that American researchers had given up on. An absent-minded professor who had disliked school as a child. A good portion of curiosity. That is how the story of the Norwegian Ugelstad spheres began. Today they save millions of lives.
It’s important to feel good about yourself
What is it that makes us feel good about ourselves? And what motivates us to do something, regardless of whether it is important or not?
Tough for minorities in Norway too
Many people feel like they’re invisible, made invisible or hypervisible in a stressful way.
An ultra-thin smart filter can significantly extend EV battery lifespan
This new invention could make today’s heavy electric vehicle batteries lighter, safer and increase their range. The researchers behind the technology believe it is also ideal for use in aviation, space travel, drones and shipping.
Making it easier to recycle your house
A new method makes it possible to gain an extensive overview of the materials in our homes. It could be an important step toward a more circular economy.
Worried that large language models are getting out of hand
“It’s not the politicians, but Big Tech that now gets to decide how technology should be used,” says Heidrun Åm.
Norwegian robot hunts for the best cancer warriors
Cancer patients can regain full health with immunotherapy. Now researchers are hunting for the perfect immune cell with the help of a very special robot. No one has done this before.
The jazz hatchery
NTNU’s Jazz Programme has produced a long line of talented musicians and bands who are making their mark both nationally and internationally. Peer learning and nerding out are two of the key ingredients in the recipe for success.
Super-recognizers
Some people never forget a face. This is an ability police forces around the world find very useful. It now seems that this superpower can be used for more than previously thought.
Sunniva had tried every diet – but with little success
Recent research shows that lipoedema and its painful, difficult-to-lose fat hurts less when patients are on a low-carb diet.
Solving a dirty problem with sunlight and oil
Wastewater can contain many harmful substances, but a new method enables researchers to purify this water using sunlight and droplets of oil.
Fully possible to make residential construction more environmentally friendly
Greenhouse gas emissions from residential construction in West Asia and North Africa can be significantly reduced.
Voting from your sofa is secure enough – but will it be allowed?
A new electronic voting system developed at NTNU can withstand attacks from quantum computers, meaning digital elections can be conducted securely, even in the future.
Why bees in Norway are struggling
Norway is home to 212 different bee species. Or perhaps rather: the country used to have 212 species. Insect numbers are generally in decline, and some bees are either struggling or have already disappeared.
Festivals must involve locals at an early stage
Engaging the local residents is key to the success of local festivals.
Does being a proficient swimmer mean you are safe in the water?
Swimming instruction in Norway takes place almost exclusively in calm and controlled indoor swimming pools. But most water-related accidents occur outdoors, meaning the skills children have learned may not be enough.