Overlooked by aid
Millions of people suffer permanent disabilities simply because they are poor. Norwegian experts say they are overlooked in the fight against poverty.
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Semiconductors grown on graphene
Researchers at NTNU have patented and are commercializing GaAs nanowires grown on graphene, a hybrid material with competitive properties.
Gold for the body
A dash of nanogold in the body can make a difference in the fight against diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. Researchers are about to test this potential medication – on bees.
Before the mountain falls into the sea
Åknes in western Norway is perhaps the most studied mountain in the world. It is lifesaving research – literally.
Long night shifts are dangerous
But a workout can reduce the risk of accidents.
Design affects patient care
The design of “bed clusters” is important.
Smart traffic lights know if you’ll go
Who are you, and where are you going? A smart traffic light knows.
The internet of things
Monday morning and you’re in a hurry. On your way out, you check your pockets. Money. Mobile phone. Where are the car keys? A quick text message, and the keys let you know that they are under the papers on the dining table.
Thwarting invaders
Predicting risks from invasive species – before it happens.
Teamwork to build a sustainable future
Interdisciplinary training turns book learning into practical – and green – experience.
Robots in the classroom
The next generation of industrial robots is just around the corner. They will be able to see, remember and make their own decisions.
In Hannibal’s head
Ice cold, hard and emotionless. Such is the psychopath – we think. Until we get a glimpse behind the mask.
Low wages = poor working conditions
Price pressure leads to “cowboy” contracts and poor working conditions in service jobs in the construction and cleaning industries.
The psychologist in your pocketbook
Turn on your tablet, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and say hello to the psychologist in our living room.
What in the world is “witch soot?”
You go to bed with white, freshly painted walls and wake the next morning to find the living room black with soot!
No joshing about sloshing
Computational tools help identify the effects of fluids slamming against a structure
Plug-ins for the brain
Scientists are on the hunt for spare parts for our damaged or faltering brains. But is that a future we want?
A bright future – with algae
Algae shells are perfectly constructed to exploit sunlight. These materials may provide efficient and cheap solar cells.
How Western diets are making Indians sick
International Research Project: Why are so many Indian IT workers getting sick, and what can be done to prevent it?
Hi-tech skincare from the sea
European researchers and companies aim to microencapsulate minerals from the Dead Sea.
Fighting oil spills with bubbles
Curtains of air bubbles are turning out to be a new method of fighting oil spills.
Better rescue in major disasters
Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Forest fires and terror attacks. Norway and the rest of the world must be prepared for catastrophes.
A “lifeline” of flowers and stones
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more treatable than previously thought. A novel method has shown to be remarkably effective.
Feed your genes
The genes have spoken: your dinner plate should be divided into three, and you should eat six times a day.