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“Tensegrity” combines the concepts of “tension” and “integrity”. Tensegrity structures are characterised by the way that they distribute forces across their surfaces.

MARINTEK scientists have built a model of "Sea Orbiter" vessel and tested it in the Ocean Basin at the Institute. The model is at the present at the Jules Verne Exhibition in Paris.

A spectacular platform is designed to drift across the oceans of the world with the aid of the currents and the wind. It looks like a Viking ship turned on its edge. A visionary platform for doing science, drifting partly above the surface of the sea...

Jan Solberg has been appointed as new Senior Executive Vice President of the SINTEF Group. Today Solberg is Secretary General of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.

The way you walk can reveal a lot of useful information about your health. The post Measures your walk appeared first on Geminiresearchnews.com .

Criminals have discovered cryptography. By encrypting their messages they can communicate with each other undetected. The post Encrypted crimes appeared first on Geminiresearchnews.com .

A little plastic chip makes it possible to identify recycled bottles, assure the quality of food and measure our blood sugar levels. The post Versatile plastic chip appeared first on Geminiresearchnews.com .

A spectacular platform has been designed to drift across the oceans of the world with the aid of the currents and the wind. The post Á la Jules Verne appeared first on Geminiresearchnews.com .

Scientists at SINTEF Health Research have developed rapid tests that can identify Legionella bacteria in water reservoirs or biofilms in only a couple of days.

Together with Norwegian and overseas industrial interests, the Research Council of Norway and Gassnova are investing millions of kroner in a new research programme on gas power with CO₂ treatment. These efforts make it more likely that Norway will...

ResMan AS - a start-up company based on spinning-off technology from SINTEF and IFE - will produce chemical intelligent materials to monitor flows in oil and gas wells. The whole process will take place without the use of cables.

The number of admissions to Norwegian hospitals rose by 4.3 percent in 2004, as fresh figures from SINTEF’s Norwegian Patient Register show.

Sixty-nine employees of Rolls Royce in Bergen had their cars damaged by dust. After a court case in which a SINTEF report was produced as useful documention, they were awarded damages.

The classic leather uniforms of the motorcycle police are to be pensioned off. Their replacements are already on the way: specially modified uniforms that will be more visible in traffic.