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What if hydropower planning tools could learn from experience, and squeeze more out of the water in our reservoirs in the process?

Just like the cathedral itself, the wood that will be used for the new doors may hold secrets. That’s why researchers need to test the oak before the doors are built.

In the Lofoten archipelago off Norway’s northern west coast, a rescue helicopter circles over a cruise ship. Soon, two people and a large bag are lowered onto the deck. Then a line is launched over to the coast guard ship that is right next to it...

A revolutionary protective shoe concept adapts to the needs of users in a new way and provides increased comfort and minimizes strain.

The government's Expert committee on climate adaptation delivered its final report today with a clear central message: climate change will be felt in all parts of society, and adaptation is a shared responsibility.

What happens when you disrupt a fish’s natural rhythm? The use of light in fish farms can stress the fish and prevent them from sleeping or developing properly. New research now makes it possible to measure light from the fish’s point of view...

– We have developed self-mitigating batteries that deliver high performance while using fewer critical raw materials. This is good news for European self-sufficiency, says the researcher.

Coordinated by SINTEF, the new EU-funded project OLiMPUS will develop and produce European LMFP||graphite battery cells that combine high performance with reduced reliance on critical raw materials.

A new Nordic-Baltic alliance of leading research and technology organisations (RTOs) was officially launched in Brussels on June 9, aimed at strengthening Europe’s total defence and resilience through closer collaboration on critical technologies and...

The H2science conference returned for its second year, bringing together researchers, industry professionals and policymakers for two days focussed on the future of hydrogen.

The armed forces want local food. Farmers want to deliver. But regulations, framework agreements and a lack of logistics are obstacles to getting locally raised food to the soldiers.

Uncrewed vessels that navigate themselves and notify operators when they need support from shore-based navigators. However, such ships also require an international regulatory framework. Now, the first version is in place, largely thanks to Norwegian...

With the right investments, commitment, and collaboration, Joachim Mathiesen, Director of the Niels Bohr Institute, believes that the Nordic region can become the third-largest player in quantum technology worldwide.

Implementing effective monitoring measures could yield much more energy from the cable network – all without digging a single new trench. Just a dream scenario? No, it is entirely possible, say researchers.

The new pilot-scale facility at the SINTEF Process Technology Centre will provide a unique arena for developing and testing green biotechnological solutions at a larger scale. Initially, the plant will be used to test technology for converting CO...