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Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Architecture
Published Mar 06, 2024The aim of this conference is to critically address the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in societies through architecture from a critical perspective, where we address tensions between social, ...
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INDEK researchers report on the climate impact of payment services got published by Riksbanken
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Deep learning tool may help cut emissions caused by air resistance
Published Mar 05, 2024Aerodynamic drag is a major contributor to global emissions. Here’s how a recent development in deep learning can help reduce it.
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Women more exposed to discrimination
Published Mar 05, 2024Compared to the university and higher education sector as a whole, more people, especially women, both students, doctoral students and employees, are subjected to incivility or sexual harassment at KT...
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AI protects power grid from fluctuations caused by renewable power and EVs
Published Feb 28, 2024In order to prevent power grid failure in a society where electrification is supplied increasingly by variable sources like solar and wind, researchers report the development of artificial intelligenc...
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New cybersecurity analysis solution leads to significant reduction in energy consumption
Published Feb 19, 2024By offloading calculations for complex cybersecurity analyses to network accelerators, energy consumption can be reduced by over 30 times, according to Mariano Scazzariello, a postdoctoral researcher ...
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New anthology highlights technical solutions behind a successful climate transition
Published Feb 16, 2024Around 50 people attended the recent launch of the Handbook on Climate Change and Technology, which included panel debates and a networking lunch hosted by KTH Energy Platform and KTH Climate Action C...
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How all of Europe can get green electricity
Published Feb 14, 2024Sun, wind and water are enough to supply Europe with electricity. In a study, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have shown that it is possible to replace fossil fuels with a renewable e...
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Solar simulator enhances testing and training
Published Feb 13, 2024The sun has reached KTH in the form of a second test rig for sunlight simulation. The new solar simulator will transform the landscape of PV solar energy testing and training.
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Sensor technology finds leaks and tracks contaminants in drinking water
Published Feb 06, 2024Leaks from pipes in water supply networks cause significant losses of drinking water. Pipe leaks are often difficult to locate, and KTH researchers are developing sensor technology that would make it ...
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Handbook offers guidance for faster climate transition
Published Feb 06, 2024The technology exists to tackle the climate crisis, but the political will lags behind. This is one of the messages in the new handbook, Climate Change and Technology, on one of the major issues of ou...
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Curbing threats from forest and grass fires
Published Feb 05, 2024Forest and grass fires have become increasingly common. The research project FIRE is working to reduce the threats posed by these fires and is analyzing complex societal changes caused by climate, ele...
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Newly started policy lab: KTH assists municipalities with climate adaptation under deep uncertainty
Published Feb 01, 2024Flooding, drought, and water scarcity – how can Swedish municipalities manage risks and uncertainties associated with a changing climate? In a newly launched project – Robust Climate Adaptation Gävleb...
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Excuses we make for harming the climate
Published Jan 30, 2024How do we excuse our own climate damaging actions? KTH Professor Nina Wormbs’ research project received media attention even before it started. “As a researcher, I have never seen such great interest ...
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New agreement with Akademiska Hus
Published Jan 26, 2024KTH's strategic and long-term cooperation with Akademiska Hus is being strengthened. This became clear through the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties on 17 January.
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KTH Energy Platform to focus on spreading knowledge that supports the climate transition
Published Jan 22, 2024The spring term gets underway with a string of events arranged within the framework of the KTH Energy Platform. Already in January, a lot of attention is being drawn to a new handbook for how technica...
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AI can detect infection before it’s too late
Published Jan 18, 2024Artificial intelligence can detect an infection as early as 24 hours before healthcare providers see signs of it. "Since there are often no early clear symptoms of infection, sensor technology can sav...
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Tax effective in reducing emissions
Published Jan 17, 2024The climate tax works. Without it, emissions from industry would be much higher. But there is more to be done to further reduce emissions, according to a study from KTH.
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Rent your wash – a new spin on laundry business models
Published Jan 16, 2024Ever wondered if you really need to own everything in your home? Well, the future might have us washing clothes without owning washing machines. Researchers at KTH are testing a business model, pay-pe...
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Equality work is constantly relevant
Published Jan 15, 2024Why do women, compared to men, not seem to have similar opportunities to pursue an academic career and reach a permanent teaching position? This is what Canalias, Lundström and Prahl Wittberg wanted t...
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