Taking architecture underwaterLawns and parks on land – concrete and desert underwater. Elin T. Sørensen is doing a PhD on landscapes created by people under the surface of the sea. She is Norway’s first waterscape architect.
Lake Detective: The hunt for the lakes of the pastAlgae blooms in lakes are a common sight, especially in summer. An NMBU researcher is digging into the past to find out if climate change and human activities affect the occurrence of algae in lakes.
NMBU’s Professor emerita Brit Salbu knighted“The knighthood is a major recognition of Salbu’s fantastic effort in the service of science over several decades. Salbu’s research has been decisive in shaping better risk assessments tied to radioac…
Sustainable bioeconomy vital for freshwater resourcesIf the bioeconomy with its utilisation of renewable land-based biomass does not develop in a sustainable way, the alterations of the rural landscape, in combination with expected climate change, will …
Large-scale forest-based biofuels may significantly change the forest sectorThere are enough biomass resources available to meet the Nordic demand for biofuels and bioheat. Increased production of biofuel will change the traditional forest sector, and the forest owners stand …
NMBU professor Siri Eriksen among the ‘most cited ever’ in top environmental studies journalThe article features in the journal’s top 20 papers in the last 20 years.
Global development studies at NMBU awarded top mark by international committee‘This recognition shows that our programme in Global Development Studies is at a high international level,’ says professor Morten Jerven.
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…
Wooden panels protect houses from earthquake damageNorwegian 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 …
Young people struggle when there is no definitive answerTeenagers 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.
