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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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KTH researchers make progress in cell cultivation
KTH researcher Johanna Pechan has been working on growing MSCs more efficiently. Photo: KTH Published Apr 09, 2025Researchers at KTH and the company Cellcolabs have successfully cultured a special type of stem cells in a bioreactor at KTH. These cells inhibit inflammation and restore balance between the immune sy...
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Divers and robots working together: AI-driven underwater collaboration could create safer missions
Published Apr 08, 2025How can we make diving missions in defence, rescue and law enforcement safer and more efficient? KTH is currently leading the SHARCEX project, which aims to develop new technologies that will enable h...
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KTH technology to map fire risk at the square meter level
Now the risk of fires in forests and fields is increasing as last year's grass is easily ignited. Foto: Mostphotos Published Apr 07, 2025Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are working to reduce the risk of grass and forest fires in Sweden. As part of the FIRE project, they are developing a sensor platform for forestry mac...
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Can robots truly engage in meaningful conversations with humans?
Published Apr 04, 2025Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, are breaking new ground in Human-Robot Interaction. Dr. Bahar Irfan, Assist. Prof. Sanna Kuoppamäki, and Prof. Gabriel Skantze, latest studies tackle ...
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New Swedish initiative to integrate research and healthcare
The researchers behind PROMISE aim to establish a national database to facilitate access and integration of research and healthcare data. Photo: Mostphotos Published Apr 03, 2025A groundbreaking national initiative, Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE), aims to connect research with healthcare and establish Sweden as a world leader in data-driven precision medicine. Th...
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Beyond technology: A holistic approach to electrifying heavy trucks
Published Apr 02, 2025A new study examines the system-level effects of electrifying road freight transport. Using a multi-layer dynamics model, it offers various stakeholders a comprehensive framework to analyse impacts, b...
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Ulfvengren on the future of aviation at the Swedish parliament
Pernilla Ulfvengren at the Parliament's research day. Published Apr 02, 2025On March 27, the Swedish Parliament hosted its annual Research Day, with KTH among the invited participants. Pernilla Ulfvengren, researcher at INDEK, was invited to speak to members of the Committee ...
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Opinion: ”Earth aligned” AI development contribute to planetary stability
Image by Anirudh, Unsplash Published Apr 01, 2025A newly published opinion piece addresses AI’s role in sustainability amid global crises. The authors propose ”The Earth Alignment Principle for Artificial Intelligence”, encompassing controlled growt...
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The scientists who want to help us sleep better
Researchers Miriam Akkermann, Sandra Pauletto and Kira Vibe Jespersen are studying sleep and sound. Published Mar 21, 2025Music can help you fall asleep – but which music works best? That’s one of the questions an international consortium on sound, music and sleep are looking at.
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