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New project for a more sustainable aquaculture industry awarded REALTEK

The SEA-CYCLE project will develop knowledge that will help increase sustainable approaches in existing sludge and wastewater handling processes while minimizing pollution in the marine environment.

New research project to investigate how climate change affects vulnerability to dengue fever

New research project will study how changes and variations in climate affect a society's vulnerability and risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases, particularly dengue fever, in Southeast Asia.

Med den nye teknologiske løsningen for å oppdage giftstoffer i maten kan for eksempel en produsent i Tyrkia sjekke nøttene han produserer allerede før de sendes til Norge og EU.

Mouldy food? No thanks!

The technology will ensure that the food that ends up on your table is safe to eat, even before it leaves the farm. The solution is a simple, portable device that quickly scans the food and identifies…

Sammenraste hus etter jordskjelvet i Van i Tyrkia 25. oktober 2011. 604 mennesker omkom.

Wooden panels protect houses from earthquake damage

Norwegian solid-wood structures can protect Italian cities from earthquake damage. A European research project shows how concrete buildings can be reinforced with wood to prevent them from collapsing …

Når det ikkje finst noko klart ja- eller nei-svar, blir det vanskeleg for elevane, viser forskinga til Ingrid Eikeland.

Young people struggle when there is no definitive answer

Teenagers are good at finding a solution through discussion, but struggle when it emerges that they may not be right. ‘That surprises us,’ says Ingrid Eikeland.

RoBUTCHER: a butcher robot for a more sustainable meat industry

Can automation make the meat industry more sustainable? The answer is yes if you ask Alex Mason. He is project manager for RoBUTCHER and is working to develop a butcher robot for pigs.