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'He has rightly been called the godfather of AI'
"Pawel Herman is a lecturer at KTH and believes in the importance of research to align AI with human values. Photo: Peter Asplund." Published Oct 09, 2024Pawel Herman, a lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specialises in artificial neural networks. Researchers John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton recently received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physic...
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KTH moves up in Times Higher Ed ranking
In the new ranking, KTH places higher than all but two Swedish universities. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Oct 09, 2024KTH continued its climb in the THE World University Rankings thanks in part to a strong score for its research environment.
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Northern lights inspired space physicist's career
Anita Kullen is like a meteorologist for the Northern Lights. She maps when and where it appears in order to forecast future light shows (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Oct 08, 2024This year is like Christmas Eve for fans of the northern lights. The sun is reaching the climax of its 11-year cycle, maximising the chances of seeing the colourful show of light. “It's super excitin...
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microRNA important for understanding cancer
Cecilia Williams, Professor of Proteomics with a focus on experimental oncology. Photo: Susanne Kronholm Published Oct 07, 2024The discovery of microRNAs and their role in regulating the activity of genes in cells has been honoured with this year's Nobel Prize. KTH professor Cecilia Williams has studied different types of mic...
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Expert in disaster medicine is awarded KTH Great Prize 2024
Johan von Schreeb, who receives the KTH Great Prize 2024, here temporarily at work in Italy to approve WHO classification for field hospitals. “The standard classification for medical operations is used in war-torn Ukraine and Gaza, and now also in Lebanon, where I am heading next for deployment. This is partly to provide emergency care to war wounded and partly to save lives by providing basic health care to the civilian population,” he says. Published Oct 02, 2024He is a disaster doctor and coordinator who is often part of the first aid teams on the ground in crisis and war zones. He has initiated the Swedish section of Médecins Sans Frontières and is driven b...
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Neuromorphic computer systems challenge AI technology
By better mimicking the human brain's information processes, more efficient computer systems can be created (Photo: Istock) Published Oct 01, 2024Have you heard of the word neuro-computing? A new field of research is emerging in computer science that could challenge current AI technology. Researchers are looking at how the brain processes infor...
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How to reduce the energy use of buildings
iStock: Khanchit Khirisutchalual Published Oct 01, 2024“In the DigiCityClimate project, we are trying to reduce citizens’ energy use with the help of AI. We will also help condominium associations balance and optimize their properties’ operation and make ...
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"An enormous potential - but AI is not always right"
For Karl Henrik Johansson, Professor of Network Regulation, AI is a powerful tool that we must learn to interact with in order to create the society we want. Published Oct 01, 2024Security and truthfulness are some of the challenges in using AI. "AI is an incredibly powerful tool and we need to see how we can interact with AI to build a society that benefits us humans," says ...
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AI virtual cells: shaping the future of biology and human health
An AI-created image of a spherical human cell with a transparent membrane, revealing its internal structures. Photo: Dall.E Published Oct 01, 2024"Modelling a human cell is complex. It contains more than 20,000 genes and 6 billion protein molecules, all interacting dynamically in a microscopic space. Traditional mechanistic cell models can't ca...
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Using AI to fight youth gang recruitment
Researchers Susanne Nilsson and Rob Comber will use an AI-powered database to help social actors collaborate better and more innovatively. (Photo: Anna Gullers) Published Oct 01, 2024Researchers at KTH are using AI to tackle youth gang crime. By bringing together knowledge, contacts, and expertise in a database, they aim to boost cooperation between different societal actors.
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The ocean's smallest creature is mapped
Anders Andersson, professor, and Karin Garefelt, PhD student, studying microscopy images of marine plankton analysed and identified with image recognition software (Photo: Magnus Glans) Published Oct 01, 2024How will a warmer climate affect the ecosystem? Genetic researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are mapping changes in marine plankton to get closer to the answer. Using AI-based image analys...
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The Ephemeral project could be turning point in understanding the atmosphere’s chemistry
Barbara Nozière, professor of physical chemistry, has built several of her own instruments to detect organic radicals. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Sep 30, 2024In 2020, Professor Barbara Nozière received an ERC Advanced grant to work on volatile organic radicals and the oxidising capacity of the atmosphere. Now, her work at KTH has resulted in several origin...
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The enzymes that can reduce emissions
The Rubisco enzyme, the key enzyme for fixing carbon dioxide in algae and plants, is now the target of AI-based protein design in Paul Hudson’s laboratory at KTH/SciLIfeLab. Published Sep 23, 2024With the help of advanced AI technology, KTH researchers are developing completely new proteins to contribute to a more sustainable world. These include accelerating the uptake of carbon dioxide by ...
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His unique X-ray technique is revolutionising health care
Professor Mats Danielsson receives KTH Innovation Award 2024 Published Sep 23, 2024Mats Danielsson, who has developed groundbreaking medical technology enabling early detection of tumors and faster treatment of inflammatory diseases, has been awarded the KTH Innovation Award 2024. ...
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Master instrument paves way for violinist
"Such a good violin makes it easier for me to express myself the way I want to," says the winner of the KTH violin, Sigurd Eide. Published Sep 23, 2024Sigurd Eide, a talented 26-year-old musician from Bergen, has been playing a virtuoso violin from KTH Royal Institute of Technology since the summer. “I'm already in love with the sound,” he says ab...
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KTH student enhances technical preparatory year with new educational content
KTH student Nora Dunder has developed a method for translation that takes cultural differences into account. The result: a course in KTH's educational programme. Photo: Peter Asplund Published Sep 19, 2024Nora Dunder travelled to the U.S. for a summer internship at the University of California, Berkeley. She returned to KTH with new content for the "Mathematics for Preparatory Year II" course, part of ...
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Fewer chore disputes with students' new app
KTH students Victor Fredrikson, Marcus Påhlman and Elias Floreteng have developed the Accord app. Photo: Peter Asplund Published Sep 16, 2024It’s here. The mobile app that aims to reduce arguments over washing dishes, doing laundry, and vacuuming. It calculates who contributes the most around the house, in percentage terms. Then it’s up to...
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Better understanding of charging options for electric trucks
When KTH student Noah Eriksson Tewolde Berhane came to Berkeley, he had to change his mind. But that went well too. Photo: Peter Asplund Published Sep 10, 2024When Noah Eriksson Tewolde Berhane arrived in Berkeley this summer for an eight-week internship, he expected to work on making electric vehicles up to 30 percent more energy-efficient as part of the N...
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Stronger eco-friendly asphalt from forest waste
To develop more environmentally friendly and durable asphalt mixtures, KTH researchers are combining chemical and mechanical tests with 3D imaging techniques from X-ray and neutron radiation sources. “The combination of testing methods allows us to understand the internal properties of the new biomaterial. We want to be able to ensure that the material maintains the right quality throughout the life of the road,” says KTH researcher Maria Chiara Cavalli. Photo: Mostphotos Published Sep 06, 2024KTH researchers aim to make paved roads more sustainable by using the natural material lignin, a by-product of the wood and paper industry. “The new material will reduce the need for oil-based asphal...
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New initiative for foundation programme in the Stockholm area
KTH offers technical foundation year programme at three learning centers in the Stockholm region. (Photo: Magnus Glans) Published Sep 03, 2024KTH will be offering a technical foundation year programme at learning centres in Norrtälje, Nynäshamn and Södertälje. "This is part of our continued commitment to the region. It's a way of offering ...
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