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Quantum researcher take next step towards superconductors
Oscar Tjernberg will use a new type of electron spectroscopy facility to study superconductors. The photo shows the current laboratory equipment, a photoelectron spectrometer for time- and angle-resolved photoemission. (Photo: Magnus Glans) Published Jun 17, 2025Superconductors can make computers significantly faster and green energy technology even more environmentally friendly. But first, we need a deeper understanding of how superconducting materials actua...
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KTH project secures major funding to make climate-neutral cities a reality
Amir Rezvani, Zahra Kalantari and Jessica Page Published Jun 16, 2025Urban areas contribute to more than 60 percent of global greenhouse emissions. With cities around the world tackling climate change and extreme weather events, a research initiative at KTH Royal Insti...
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AI can help the body heal itself
Maths professor Henrik Hult is researching how AI can be used to develop revolutionary treatments for inflammatory diseases (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Jun 16, 2025Can we learn the body's own language - and thus treat diseases? Cutting-edge research is underway at KTH Royal Institute of Technology to decode the nervous system's signals. The goal is to develop ne...
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Fusion reactor could provide energy for the future
Christer Fuglesang, professor at KTH and an astronaut, envisioned all that fusion energy could do for life and the climate on Earth at the inauguration of the Novatron 1 fusion reactor. (Photo: Torbjörn Bergkvist/Novatron Fusion Group) Published Jun 12, 2025We are finally on the verge of harnessing solar energy. This gives us great confidence for the future. These were the words of KTH professor and astronaut Christer Fuglesang at the inauguration of th...
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Under the Dome: An Educational Journey into Urban Energy Solutions
Published Jun 11, 2025The project aims to create a miniaturized model of energy systems for future cities, designed as an educational environment for KTH students.
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Singapore and KTH join forces on AI
The symposium takes place at Digital Futures on 16–19 September, 2025. Published Jun 02, 2025AI is reshaping how we work and learn – but how do we build inclusive and future-proof knowledge? On September 16–18, KTH/Digital Futures, Örebro University and Linköping University are bringing toget...
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Exhibition explores nuclear energy’s role in a fossil-free future
Pär Olsson and Christophe Duwig, leaders of KTH Nexus and intitiators of the exhibition. Published May 27, 2025Nuclear power is a controversial and crucial topic in today’s energy debate. An ongoing exhibition at the KTH Library highlights how an innovative nuclear technology, tiny modular reactors (SMRs), can...
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Joint lab to find functional materials of the future
UTokyo professor Junichiro Shiomi and KTH professor Daniel Söderberg. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published May 27, 2025KTH Royal Institute of Technology is strengthening its collaboration with Japan. As part of a joint research project on nanomaterials, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and KTH are opening a joint lab ...
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When data makes a difference: How AymurAI helps the justice system in Latin America
Published May 26, 2025In Latin America, there is a lack of structured data on gender-based violence against women and LGBTI people. In order to statistically map gender-based violence against women and LGBTI people, Ivana ...
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Award goes toward study of wood-derived lignin for eco-friendly sunscreen
“I feel truly grateful for the recognition of my work,” Olena Sevastyanova says about receiving the Competence Development Award. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published May 21, 2025KTH researcher Olena Sevastyanova believes that trees and plants can serve as a source for sunscreen – an idea she is researching with a recent grant of 700,000 Swedish crowns.
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Model shows how electric truck manufacturers can reduce reliance on virgin rare earth minerals
The electrification of vehicle transportation depends on availability of rare earth minerals. A new study shows how EV manufacturers can implement circular production practices to reduce the material costs and supply chain risks. (photo: David Callahan) Published May 21, 2025Faced with uncertain supply and soaring prices for rare earth minerals, electric vehicle manufacturers could nevertheless reduce their material demands by nearly 15 percent by remanufacturing and reus...
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Carbon dioxide capture - The embryo of a new market.
Published May 20, 2025Stockholm Exergi's promise of minus emissions is praised by many and attracts billion-dollar contracts with several "tech giants". At the same time, it is receiving some criticism from some other quar...
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A Unique Opportunity: PhD position on “Energy Management in Sport Facilities”
Image by Bangyu Wang on unsplash.com Published May 15, 2025We invite applications for a PhD position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology focusing on Energy Management in Sport Facilities. This unique, collaborative research initiative brings together Energy ...
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Icelandic state visit to KTH
KTH President Anders Söderholm welcomes Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir at KTH. Published May 07, 2025Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir, the Swedish Royal couple and Sweden's Minister of Civil Defence Carl-Oscar Bohlin visited Cybercampus Sweden at KTH on 7 May. "Hjartanlega velkomin í Konunglega...
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Zuheir Barsoum on the TekMek Research Days: The breadth of research areas enables useful networking
Published May 06, 2025In May 2025, TekMek Research Days will bring together researchers and industry representatives to exchange knowledge, establish contacts and open up for new collaborations. By making the diversity of ...
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Oestrogen in the gut affects immune response to cancer
Cecilia Williams is a professor in proteomics at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Apr 29, 2025According to a recent study published by researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the effect of oestrogen in the gut affects how immune cells penetrate colon tumors.
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KTH researcher Zahra Kalantari Frontiers Planet Prize 2025 national champion
Photo: Frontier Planet Prize, David Callahan/KTH Published Apr 22, 2025Zahra Kalantari, professor in environmental science and engineering for sustainability in the Anthropocene at KTH, has today on Earth Day 2025 been named Frontiers Planet Prize 2025 national champion....
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Symposium for heat and power collaboration
Heat and power symposium at KTH 2 April 2025Published Apr 17, 2025The Heat and Power Technology (HPT) division at KTH hosted a full-day symposium in April focused on advancing industrial decarbonization. The event brought together researchers, students, industry rep...
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The dream: an economically sustainable fusion reactor
Published Apr 16, 2025Fusion is the sustainable energy source of the future. However, there are still complex obstacles to this technology that can damage reactors. Researcher Mathias Hoppe is developing advanced computati...
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KTH Researchers Take Leading Roles in the International Solar Energy Society
Published Apr 14, 2025A strong delegation from the Department of Energy Technology at KTH is helping shape the global solar energy agenda through active leadership roles in the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) – a...
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