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Theme: Tech & Democracy

How does technological progress affect our democracy? In a series of interviews, we meet KTH researchers who are examining the risks, opportunities and future power dynamics in an increasingly digitalised world. The topics range from AI-generated lies and cyber threats to citizens’ councils and new electoral systems.

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Daniel Söderberg heads research into the properties, ageing and production of nitrocellulose. (Photo: Christer Gummeson)

KTH builds Swedish expertise in nitrocellulose

Sweden wants to reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers for nitrocellulose, a raw material central to the production of conventional propellants. KTH is now launching a new competence centre to bui...

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Xinxin Liu prepares a newly-fabricated nanopore membrane for evaluation. The new method simplifies the production of large arrays of nanopores for sensing and analysis technologies used in medical research and, increasingly, in specialized clinics. Photo: David Callahan

'Like uprooting tree stumps' – a simpler method to manufacture biosensors

A new manufacturing method could help move the production of nanoscale sensors from specialized fabrication facilities to conventional semiconductor manufacturing plants.

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The male octopus’s mating arm can detect hormones, and in experiments they were able to extend their arm through a barrier and mate with a female they could not even see. Photo: Unsplash

The octopus mating arm has more talents than expected

The mating arm of a male octopus has more talents than you might expect. Researchers from KTH now show that the arm not only delivers sperm, it also helps the male find the right mate by sensing the h...

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Zahra Kalantari, Anna Hadenius, Kaveh Madani
WaterCentre's Director Professor Zahra Kalantari, Anna Hadenius, CEO Stockholm Water Foundation and Director, Environment and Health Administration, City of Stockholm, together with Professor Kaveh Madani.

KTH brings partners together to address complex water challenges

Professor Kaveh Madani, this year’s Stockholm Water Prize laureate, visited KTH Campus on 27 August, one day after receiving the prize from HM King Carl XVI Gustaf. His visit brought together Water...

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Francesco Fuso-Nerini is one of the youngest professors at KTH. Photo: Alexandra von Kern

“I hope to transmit the curiosity and the fun of developing research”

Francesco Fuso-Nerini has recently been appointed professor at KTH. He researches how energy systems can evolve to meet climate and sustainability goals. Here, he talks about his path to becoming a pr...

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Professor Barbara Nozière wants to raise the profile of atmospheric chemistry. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Nobel symposium highlights the importance of atmospheric chemistry

The world’s leading experts on atmospheric chemistry are gathering in Stockholm, Sweden, for NOBEL SYMPOSIA 206. The research field has a huge impact on society but has not received much recognition o...

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