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09.03.23

In pursuit of clean energy

The world is in the middle of a global energy crisis, while a climate crisis is creeping up on us. This makes it increasingly important to find new clean energy solutions. Could the answer be right there in front of us – in the plant kingdom?
20.01.23

Water behind dams: keep it or leave it?

Researchers from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have developed a method for making better decisions in hydropower production. They believe that this will play a critical role in ensuring the transition to a greener energy system.
30.11.22

New funds for educational cooperation on entrepreneurship, renewable energy and global competence

The Norwegian government gives 13 Norwegian universities and colleges NOK 90 million for international educational cooperation.
30.11.22

The story behind a spectacular finding: Loneliness could be a direct cause of type 2 diabetes

A decade of thinking about loneliness led to a discovery with international implications.

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