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Hoping to treat osteoarthritis using artificial cartilage tissue

19 October 2017

A Norwegian-Swiss research team has succeeded in growing cartilage tissue cells using algae. Moreover, the new cells can reduce joint inflammation. This news gives hope for people suffering from arthrosis, also known as osteoarthritis.

UN seminar on sustainable energy transport hosted by SINTEF

18 October 2017

Innovators from developed and developing countries across the world shared best practices in sustainable energy transport during a two-day seminar in Trondheim, Norway. The seminar was hosted by SINTEF, the winner of UN's Energy Grant 2016.

This ingenious approach not only binds CO₂, but also improves the soil

05 October 2017

If 4,000 Norwegian farms and nurseries produced biochar and mixed it with the soil, we could halve CO₂ emissions from the agricultural sector. This entirely natural approach also produces more robust and healthy plants.

Millions saved when health professionals requisition IT services

04 October 2017

Millions are saved and job satisfaction boosted when doctors and nurses are actively involved in selecting the IT systems they need to rationalise their day-to-day routines.

Hydrogen is on a mission to decarbonise the world

03 October 2017

It is amazing how fast hydrogen (H₂) has been gaining momentum again. The so-called “hydrogen hype” about 10 years ago was based on good intentions and widespread misconceptions.

Small satellites offer major commercial opportunities

29 September 2017

Small satellites are used mainly to monitor Norwegian territorial waters. However, the scope of applications will widen in the future, and researchers believe that Norway has the expertise to exploit the commercial opportunities these provide.

Algae can outcompete soya and become big business

21 September 2017

Establishment of the Norwegian Centre for Plankton Technology has yet to be completed, but there has nevertheless been high levels of interest from both industry and research.

Scientists: - Gas will make metal production greener

19 September 2017

The Norwegian metal industry must incorporate gas into its processes, if the industry is to reach its target of zero emissions by 2050, scientists at SINTEF and NTNU claim.

Monitoring algae can prevent fish losses

18 September 2017

A new simulation tool may prevent damage to fish during delousing.