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Artificial intelligence can make the Oslofjord cleaner at lower cost

18 September 2020

Treatment plants ensure that our fjords are not polluted by wastewater effluent. Artificial intelligence (AI) will now facilitate an even more efficient process, and at lower cost.

- These are fields in which Norway can lead the way

03 August 2020

The Norwegian Centre for Research-Based Artificial Intelligence Innovation (CRAI) opens the way for widespread collaboration between industry and academia – an essential premise for the development of effective solutions.

Researchers honoured for their digital recipe for success

13 May 2020

Norwegian research has offered the world new knowledge about how major IT projects should be organised to succeed. The star duo behind these findings has now been honoured for their groundbreaking work with SINTEF’s research prize worth NOK 150,000.

Preparing ourselves for extreme events

25 February 2020

As wildfires raged through the Swedish forests in 2018, a new set of European resilience management guidelines for dealing with crises was demonstrating its potential usefulness to decision-makers. Applying these recommendations can save many lives and protect major infrastructure assets during cross-sectoral accidents and crises.

Could a chatbot be your friend or romantic partner?

27 November 2019

Researcher Marita Skjuve has been interviewing people who have a close relationship with a chatbot called Replika. Her conclusion is that such relationships offer value and meaning to the chatbot’s users, and can even be romantic.

This technology will transform you into Superman

07 November 2019

Imagine yourself putting on a suit of extra muscles, seeing with super vision and inspired with new skills – with sensors making sure that you don’t overextend yourself. This is the idea behind the project called “HuMan”, which has recently delivered what looks like pure sci-fi technology to partners including an Airbus factory.

What young people ask about when guaranteed anonymity

18 October 2019

An analysis of almost 300,000 unsolicited questions written by young Norwegians on the website ung.no, has provided major insights into what they’re really interested in today. Their bodies, health and identity are among the topics heading the list.

This is what you need to know about CCS – Carbon Capture and Storage

07 October 2019

Why is there so much talk about storing CO<sub>2</sub> underground? Doesn’t it cost more than it’s worth? Here we provide the research scientists’ answers and explanations of why CCS is climate technology that we are completely dependent on. And yes, this can be performed in a safe manner.

Sensors made this company a world leader in tool production

19 September 2019

A small machining company in Norway is the first in the world to use digitalised tools for advanced turning. The technology enables the prevention of damage to complex and expensive parts used in the aircraft and gas industries.
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