SINTEF has performed two independent surveys of gambling habits and problems in the Norwegian population. One survey was performed before and one after the ban on slot machines came into force. In spite of the ban, no significant change was found in...
Young people affected by cancer are dependent on help and follow-up from various health and welfare services over a long periode of time, both during and after cancer treatment. This group is particularly vulnerable as they are often in a phase of...
NEXTGENROB is a 5-year research program aiming to develop new competence and knowledge in next-generation robotics for Norwegian industry. The project is led by SINTEF ICT and is funded with support from the Research Council of Norway and from the...
Environmental monitoring is a key element in sustainable exploitation of marine resources. The environment is under pressure from e.g. shipping and offshore oil and gas activities, and there is a large need for improved methods for monitoring and...
To optimize hydrocarbon reservoir recovery, understanding and predicting flow and transport processes is crucial. Geo-cellular models, representing complex rock formations, often contain millions of cells, requiring hours for simulation. To expedite...
Early Recognition, Monitoring and Integrated Management of Emerging, New Technology Related, Risks The project deals with management of emerging (new technology related) risks, e.g. related to nanotechnology. The goal has been to develop an agreed...
Women in the 20-24-year-old age range have the highest rate of abortions in Norway. In order to determine whether free hormone-based contraception changes contraception habits and abortion rates among women in this age group, the Directorate of...
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Selective and sensitive sensors can be made by tailoring infrared filters to fit the absorption pattern of particular gases. SINTEF is developing tunable multi-line filters using micro-optical and MEMS technology. The resulting sensors can be...