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Theory explains neural activity behind innate and learned behavior
From a baby's first spontaneous movements to activities requiring a high degree of training, neural sequences are being assembled in the brain, and a new theory helps explain how these form. Published Nov 19, 2019What makes it possible for the repetitive arm movements of a newborn baby to eventually become the bow strokes of a violinist, or the three-point shot of a pro basketball player? A new theory helps ex...
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A record number of participants at Giants
Published Nov 15, 2019Lectures, workshops and a mini fair that provided plenty of opportunities for the participants to get answers to education-related questions from students and teachers from KTH Royal Institute of Tech...
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Small universities deliver bang for the buck
How can you measure the quality of research? In a new survey, productivity within Swedish research is ranked. (Photo: Adam af Ekenstam) Published Nov 13, 2019How much research do you get for your money? A new survey ranks Swedish universities in terms of the return they deliver on their revenues. Several smaller universities rank high on the list.
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Masters of Ceremonies
Hanna Sundelin, Master of Ceremonies elect, and Anna Almlöw, current KTH MC, are working together on preparations for the 2019 doctoral awards ceremony and inauguration of new professors. Photo: Håkan Lindgren Published Nov 12, 2019In her 15 years as Master of Ceremonies, Anna Almlöw has dedicated her time to popularising traditional celebratory occasions at KTH. “Here at KTH, we are a modern and inclusive university in that we...
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Student team competing in Boston
Published Nov 04, 2019A team of students from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, the Karolinska Institute (KI), Stockholm University and Beckmans College of Design has just finished their part in iGEM, an inte...
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Nano technology breakthrough enables conversion of infrared light to energy
A close up of the film which combines nanocrystals and microlenses to capture infrared light and convert it to solar energy. Published Oct 30, 2019Invisible infrared light accounts for half of all solar radiation on the Earth’s surface, yet ordinary solar energy systems have limited ability in converting it to power. A breakthrough in research a...
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System could unlock THz band for 5G and more
A close-up look at the system created for commercial exploitation of the THz band. (Image: James Campion) Published Oct 29, 2019The electromagnetic spectrum that carries mobile communication is becoming like an over-crowded highway. But there’s an under-used band of spectrum that could make a big difference. Researchers at KTH...
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Spotlight on Research
Published Oct 15, 2019Who has been granted funding and from whom? Who has received an award? Who has had their work published – and in which publication? "Spotlight on Research" presents a selection of news items about t...
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Master students pitched sustainable energy plan for city in China
Published Oct 09, 2019Solar panels and wind turbines where production is supported by batteries that store the energy generated. Biogas as fuel, produced from the city's organic waste. But above all, an innovative citizen ...
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Conference focuses on IT security, DevOps and distributed systems
Benoit Baudry, one of the organizers and professor in the Department Of Software and Computer Systems at KTH. (Photo: Peter Ardell) Published Oct 02, 2019On October 14, KTH’s doors open up to a three-day conference hosted by some of the sharpest developers from NASA, Spotify, SAAB and game maker, King.
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High-resolution RNA-sequencing enables detection of disease at its earliest stages
A detailed cell map with assorted colors marking the presence of cancer in adipose tissue. Published Oct 01, 2019Researchers at KTH and in the U.S. have devised a new method for studying individual cells in human tissue, which could lead to even earlier detection of diseases such as cancer and ALS. The method of...
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Spotlight on Research
Published Sep 16, 2019Who has received what when it comes to funding? What findings and results are being published in academic journals? Under the heading Spotlight on Research, we present the latest news about KTH resear...
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Master's students to pitch sustainable energy plan to Chinese city
The winning proposal for Meili, China's municipal energy system is presented by, from left, Filippo Padovani, Marta D'Angelo (speaking), Francesca Longobard, Alishba Ghauri and Diyue Wang. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Sep 03, 2019A team of master’s students in Sustainable Energy Engineering won a challenge that will take them to China to pitch an urban energy system for the Chinese town of Meili.
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World’s smallest accelerometer points to new era in wearables, gaming
The accelerometer created by KTH researchers could be used in mobile phones for navigation, mobile games and pedometers, as well as monitoring systems for heart disease and motion-capture wearables that can monitor even the slightest movements of the human body Published Sep 02, 2019In what could be a breakthrough for body sensor and navigation technologies, researchers at KTH have developed the smallest accelerometer yet reported, using the highly conductive nanomaterial, graphe...
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An international VIP visit from young innovators focuses on water
Students representing 35 countries got to meet KTH researchers and students during the Stockholm Junior Water Prize on Wednesday, August 28. (Photos by David Callahan) Published Aug 29, 2019KTH’s Water Centre hosted finalists in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize on Wednesday, August 28, for a full day of innovation coaching and discussions with leading researchers.
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A possible alternative to silicon-based solar cells is shown to be more efficient
Researchers at KTH and Siberian Federal University in Russia used high-precision calculations to examine, for the first time, the electronic and optical properties of both single- and multi-layer films made of the material. (photo: Andreas Gücklhorn) Published Aug 26, 2019A possible alternative to silicon-based solar panels has been shown to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently, reports KTH Professor Hans Ågren. He and researchers from Russia, South K...
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Newsmakers at KTH
Published Aug 19, 2019Which people have received an award for their research or an interesting assignment? Which successful student projects currently in progress at KTH are worthy of extra attention? Under the heading New...
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“Inclusive societies deliver a higher level of financial prosperity”
Published Aug 15, 2019In two books that have received a great deal of attention, he has discussed the importance of what he calls the creative class when it comes to stimulating innovation and economic growth in urban area...
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How to manage impact of climate action on global sustainable development goals
Certain climate mitigation policies can impact land and food prices, increasing the risk of leaving behind small agricultural holders. (Photo: Francesco Fuso Nerini) Published Jul 15, 2019Climate action without careful planning and reform can be costly – but a new study shows that the benefits of global action on climate largely outweigh the hazards. Researchers at KTH found that there...
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KTH joins major EU university alliance
KTH is now in one of the 17 alliances established by the European Universities Initiative, funded by the European Commission. Published Jul 01, 2019As part of a major education and research initiative, the EU Commission is financing 17 European university alliances. Each of these alliances includes a number of universities and KTH is part of UNIT...
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