Until now, it has been almost impossible to measure the energy density of hydrogen precisely, but a new sensor can register every single molecule. This could lay the foundation for correct accounting in the hydrogen economy.
Biomass has played a key role in the Spanish Principality of Asturias’ transition away from coal. Could its sustainable use support regional growth and energy resilience in Norway too?
Can AI agents get geophysicists, geologists and reservoir engineers to work more closely together? Two summer researchers at SINTEF developed a prototype together with Geoteric, who brought the result to one of the world's largest conferences for...
Currently, water samples must be transported to a laboratory to reveal pollution. But new sensor technology is enabling researchers to measure pesticides in the water on site – and get the results right away.
Resident involvement is often described as the weakest link in sustainable urban development. A new study suggests a practical solution to the problem.
mRNA-based drugs are emerging as the drug of the future for a wide range of diseases, but they are difficult and time-consuming to develop. A new method based on human blood could make this easier.
Time is running out for the climate – can geoengineering buy us some more? A new report from SINTEF explores technologies that could help reverse climate change.
We need more electricity, and the power grid must be expanded significantly. But how much and how quickly? This is how “monster masts” and expensive power expansion can be postponed.
Installing just four percent of Europe’s commercial buildings with a Thermal Box from Norway — about the size of an American industrial refrigerator — would spare Europe the need to build seven nuclear power plants.
What’s one of the most difficult things for a robot to do that hasn’t already been done? How about a robot that can see, understand, grasp and cut soft, slippery and deformable objects – without destroying them?
Chinese car manufacturers aren’t the only ones trying to develop new types of batteries. New materials are being tested in Norwegian laboratories to make batteries lighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Researchers say such a transformation is absolutely doable. A new European research project will no longer treat CO2 as waste, but as a resource in innovative value chains. This has the potential to lead to fewer emissions and completely new products...
Artificial intelligence in the wrong hands can shape people’s political perceptions by spreading a false picture of reality. Lack of transparency in tech platforms has become a threat, according to researcher.
A new platform based on open standards will make it possible to connect seismic interpretation directly with reservoir simulation. The goal is faster, better decision-making for energy companies – and more systematic management of uncertainty.
The chemical tanker Bow Olympus saves five tonnes of fuel per day through the use of sail technology and AI-enhanced weather routing.
A small, unmanned vessel operating ahead of a fishing trawler, scanning the upper water layers, can guide the vessel to areas with the highest concentrations of the tiny zooplankton species Calanus.
Energy use to produce concentrated livestock feed is being cut significantly, thanks to a first-of-its-kind heat pump solution. And a happy side effect is even higher feed quality.
Antibiotics save lives, but they are also a global health threat. Scientist Noëlie Maurin at SINTEF has an idea that could help solve the problem: Remove antibiotic residues before they are flushed down the drain.
The researchers teach the packaging machine what is up and down on a snack carrot. The program runs on a small, local PC – not on huge servers in some far away cloud. The goal: To pack quickly, cheaply and attractively – so that consumers like us are...
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...
Modern sails on large ships are becoming increasingly common to save fuel – and also the climate. Now a research team is looking at how to maximize their benefits, and that turns out to be more complicated than anticipated.
Wildlife fences and wildlife crossings are expensive – and they have mixed results. Now researchers have studied what is needed to prevent cars and trains from colliding with animals.
Huge amounts of clothing are simply discarded, and almost nothing goes to reuse or recycling. But with sensors and artificial intelligence, textile waste can be sorted so carefully that far more could be recycled – and turned into new clothing.
The substructures for fixed offshore wind turbines weigh thousands of tonnes. If you are planning to install them at sea, only about five vessels in the world can lift that much weight. So now researchers are testing a completely new alternative.
That fish eat insects and bristle worms is nothing new. But can we farm insects for use in fish feed when they are fed on food waste? New research shows that this can be safe, if handled correctly.
Salmon usually go about their lives quietly, unless they are stressed. Their clicking sound is so unusual that researchers don’t even know if they make the sound with their heads or – yes, the other end.
SINTEF and a range of European partners will contribute to a safer Europe through our underwater and maritime technologies.
A floating offshore power plant combining wave energy converters, a wind turbine and solar panels must withstand high waves and strong winds whilst generating electricity. This being tested at SINTEF.
Artificial intelligence provides good answers to mental health questions. Young people even like ChatGPT’s responses better than healthcare professionals’ advice.
New technology and automation have radically changed production practices. Workers now lift around 20 tonnes less fish – each day – than they used to.
Connecting ships to charging stations is a bit of a hassle when you are out at sea. But with a new magnetic charging plug for boats – it is about as easy as putting a cup in a cup holder.
Svalbard’s cultural heritage and infrastructure face increasing risks as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw and ground instability. The PermaRICH project unites experts across disciplines to evaluate these risks, and guide stakeholders...
Concrete has never had to meet such high standards. Deviations cannot exceed millimetre level. Even the curvature of the Earth must be taken into account in building the world’s most advanced laboratories.
Using self-developed drones and advanced sensors, researchers can now see both under the snow and into the ground. The scientists’ goal is to reduce societal risk and environmental encroachment.
With increased pressure on the Arctic, a secure water supply is becoming a critical part of emergency preparedness in Svalbard. Now researchers are investigating how Longyearbyen’s only source of drinking water can be better secured.
Scientists are working to understand how magnetic currents from the sun spread beneath the Earth’s crust when the northern lights dance across the sky. Their goal is to tame its “dark twin” and prevent damage to our power grid.
Regulation and climate targets are creating urgent demand for bioenergy, but the technology, value chains and system integration needed to meet that demand still require answers that only research can provide.
Regulation and climate targets are creating urgent demand for bioenergy, but the technology, value chains and system integration needed to meet that demand still require answers that only research can provide.
The insulation gas that keeps high-voltage switchgear safe is 24 300 times worse for the climate than CO₂ — and a Norwegian research project is leading the effort to replace it.
Researchers have built a drone that runs on hydrogen. This technology will enable us to fix power outages faster and replace dangerous helicopter missions with the new drones.
A newly developed plastic material of the same type as is used in baby diapers can collect clean and safe drinking water from the air.
A new machine-learning-based model is making it easier for researchers and industry to estimate ship resistance quickly and accurately in the early design phase.
A new AI-based sound metre can distinguish between excavators and seagulls. This is not that easy for artificial intelligence to understand.
Many large circuit breakers are filled with sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) – a greenhouse gas that is 24 300 times more powerful than CO₂. But an ingenious Norwegian solution could offer us a climate-friendly alternative.
The fishing and aquaculture industries are major consumers of plastic. Feed hoses, nets and ropes all contain plastic – and even washing fish farming nets can be a culprit. But research shows that simple methods can reduce emissions.
Vibrations in the ground are found everywhere. They occur when cars pass by, when machines are operating, or when the earth’s crust moves. For most of us, these are invisible forces. For researchers, however, they represent something far more...
The new NORHyWAY project represents an investment of almost one thousand million euros, and aims to increase Norwegian green hydrogen production to 37,081 tonnes per year by 2030. Enabled by EU financing, the project positions Norway as a European...
When the temperature drops to -20°C, we electric car owners quickly notice it on our wallets. But is it just a matter of driving with the heat on full blast? And what can we do to save the battery as much as possible?
As demand for data centres grows, a new project will explore how they can be developed with lower peak power demand, better heat recovery, smarter grid integration and reduced impact on the environment.
Researchers have developed a solar cell system that uses mirrors to concentrate solar energy. In addition to electricity, it produces heat for a plant that will capture carbon from industrial emissions.
Hybrid cars have been successful. Now the aviation industry is following suit and testing out the combination of electricity and fuel.
Each year, hundreds of rescue missions are conducted along the coasts of Norway and Denmark. Under challenging conditions, both volunteers and professional rescue crews work to save humans lives and equipment.
Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly. Hagbart Skage Alsos and his research colleagues at SINTEF are investigating how to build floating ports.
Nurses are increasingly overloaded. This is especially true in nursing homes and in home care, as shown by the results of the latest nursing survey.
One of Norway’s largest production kitchens makes 2500 meals a day. The focus on food waste, simple tools and identifying deviations shows that it is possible to save 300 meals a month through donations.
Climate change is increasing the risk of flooding and other extreme events across Norway, placing greater emphasis on climate adaptation measures that deliver the highest socio-economic benefit.
European coastal areas are under increasing pressure. Researchers are investigating ways to reverse this trend and help communities adapt to climate change.
UNCDF and SINTEF join forces to explore how bold concepts can become practical solutions – across technology, policy, finance, and collaboration.
The new company SINTEF Ocean Software is being established to consolidate and focus SINTEF Ocean’s expertise with the simulation and analysis tool SIMA, for maritime and floating structures.
SINTEF and NIVA deliver important contributions to a new UN panel ready to tackle challenges regarding chemicals, waste, and pollution.
A new EU-funded project will support Europe’s energy transition by creating more resilient, decarbonised energy systems by advancing hydrogen electrolysers.
Fishing alone is a dangerous occupation. A new safety alarm could save lives by automatically stopping the boat and alerting the Coastal Radio Service and nearby vessels.
Europe’s largest project for zero-emission, hydrogen-based heavy-duty transport is strengthening its collaboration to deploy 125 hydrogen-powered trucks across six European countries. The first trucks are expected to be in operational use in 2026.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just take a picture of yourself with your mobile phone and sew your own clothes – in exactly the right size and fit? The solution is on its way.
A recent sustainability study from the ZeroKyst project has examined whether Norwegian fishing vessels can realistically use battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technologies to achieve zero emissions.
To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora.
A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea – even if you live thousands of miles away.
A new tool is helping researchers simulate erosion and climate change, turning data into action.
“That’s the dream,” says researcher Hanne Dalsvåg. If the researchers succeed, in the future you might be able to buy vegetables wrapped in packaging made from waste carrot or potato residues.
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when electricity is cheap and releases heat when needed.
Metals from Norway are often praised for their low carbon footprint. But right now, it matters even more that they are produced in a European democracy.