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  • Exhibition explores nuclear energy’s role in a fossil-free future

    Published May 27, 2025

    Nuclear 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

    Two men in suits.
    UTokyo professor Junichiro Shiomi and KTH professor Daniel Söderberg. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH
    Published May 27, 2025

    KTH 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

    Ivana Feldfeber.
    Published May 26, 2025

    In 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

    Olena Sevastyanova in a lab.
    “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, 2025

    KTH 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

    Trucks and cars in highway traffic
    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, 2025

    Faced 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, 2025

    Stockholm 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”

    Sport facility at night
    Image by Bangyu Wang on unsplash.com
    Published May 15, 2025

    We 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

    A man and a woman greeting each other.
    KTH President Anders Söderholm welcomes Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir at KTH.
    Published May 07, 2025

    Iceland'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, 2025

    In 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

    Researcher in lab.
    Cecilia Williams is a professor in proteomics at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe
    Published Apr 29, 2025

    According 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

    A photo of Zahra Kalantari in front of a photo of a clouded forest
    Photo: Frontier Planet Prize, David Callahan/KTH
    Published Apr 22, 2025

    Zahra 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 2025
    Published Apr 17, 2025

    The 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 

    Mathias Hoppe fusion research
    Published Apr 16, 2025

    Fusion 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

    KTH representatives at ISES
    Published Apr 14, 2025

    A 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

    Researcher in lab.
    KTH researcher Johanna Pechan has been working on growing MSCs more efficiently. Photo: KTH
    Published Apr 09, 2025

    Researchers 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, 2025

    How 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

    Forest fire
    Now the risk of fires in forests and fields is increasing as last year's grass is easily ignited. Foto: Mostphotos
    Published Apr 07, 2025

    Researchers 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?

    a robot and a person talking
    Published Apr 04, 2025

    Researchers 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

    Man in lab.
    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, 2025

    A 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

    Lastbil som laddar
    Published Apr 02, 2025

    A 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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