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Human cilia study finds new proteins, offers clues to childhood disorders
In mapping the primary cilia in human cells, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stanford University have opened the door to identifying new disease-causing genes and better understanding of rare disorders. Pictured are the study's lead author, Jan Hansen (left) and Emma Lundberg, who leads the labs in Sweden and California where the research was performed. Published Oct 02, 2025A research collaboration between KTH and Stanford reveals new insights into the "antennae" - or primary cilia - that human cells use for signal processing. This atlas of human cilia may contribute to ...
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The students who want to shape the future of quantum technology
A practical focus, close contact with researchers and considerable freedom to shape their own education are some of the reasons why Master's students Astrid Bergman and Axel Segendorf have chosen to study quantum technology at KTH. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Sep 30, 2025Why choose to study for a master's degree in quantum technology? KTH students Astrid Bergman and Axel Segendorf are driven by curiosity and a genuine interest in mathematics – and a desire to help sha...
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KTH supports municipalities in the fight against gang crime
KTH researchers have assisted municipalities in establishing so-called Bob councils as part of a government assignment. Photo: Mostphotos Published Sep 26, 2025KTH researchers have developed working methods that make it easier for municipalities to work together to prevent young people from being drawn into criminal gangs.
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The bag that carries fruit and conflicts
Nisse Johansson, sustainability researcher, is writing a book about the history of plastic bags. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Sep 24, 2025The controversial plastic bag is to get its own history. Researcher Nisse Johansson delves into the history of the plastic bag, which was invented by a KTH engineer and later criticised as an environm...
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Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin – KTH Innovation Award 2025
Fabian Hedin and Anton Osika have started the company that is currently growing fastest in the world. Published Sep 24, 2025Lovable, the platform that empowers anyone to build apps and software simply by chatting with AI, has earned its founders, Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin, the KTH Innovation Award for 2025. Their missio...
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KTH strengthens collaboration with university in Hong Kong
The presidents Anders Söderholm and Nancy Ip signs a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the collaboration. Published Sep 15, 2025Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and KTH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to confirm their strategic collaboration.
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Quantum keys can keep our secrets safe
Vaishali Adya, Hilma Karlsson and Erik Svanberg protect their eyes from the laser light in the lab. Photo: Anna Gullers Published Sep 10, 2025Your bank login, your health data, even your private messages – all rely on encryption. But future quantum computers could crack them in seconds. To stay ahead, researchers at KTH are turning to quant...
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KTH and Institut Polytechnique de Paris strengthen their collaboration
Mikael Lindström, KTH Deputy President, and Thierry Coulhon, President of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration. Far right: Thierry Carlier, Ambassador. (Photo: Magnus Atterfors) Published Sep 08, 2025KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Institut Polytechnique de Paris have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of strengthening and deepening their collaboration in research and educatio...
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The quantum computer – a super machine with challenges
David Haviland's research group is focusing on a quantum computer that uses microwaves and creates a kind of quantum entanglement. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Sep 03, 2025The super machine of the future, the quantum computer, is taking the step from theory to reality. At KTH, research is being conducted on everything from how the hardware itself should be built to what...
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KTH to lead new center for fossil-free chemical production
Today, most chemicals are produced from fossil-based molecules, says Christophe Duwig, who leads the ACCELERATE consortium. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Sep 02, 2025A new research center will develop technologies to transform carbon dioxide into valuable products – from plastics to pharmaceutical building blocks. Together with Stockholm University, KTH has been a...
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Quantum technology – from theoretical physics to revolutionary technology
Max Planck (right) is considered the father of quantum physics. Professor Mats Wallin (left) works with technological applications of quantum physics, among other things. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH/Pixabay/Transocean Berlin Published Sep 01, 2025Quantum technology is a hot topic right now – and we are said to be on the verge of a revolution. But what exactly is it? KTH professor Mats Wallin explains the concepts. "Quantum technology involves...
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New sepsis diagnostic could reduce critical time to save patients
The new technique enables a clinic to detect bacterial infection in as little as two hours using software trained by artificial intelligence, says Henar Marino Miguelez (right), pictured here with Professor Wouter van der Wijngaart. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Aug 28, 2025A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the “race against time” to save patients’ lives.
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KTH joins think tank for humanities
Erik Isberg represents KTH in the Humtank think tank. Published Aug 27, 2025Erik Isberg, researcher at the Division of History, who is KTH's representative in the Humtank think tank, which KTH recently joined. What is Humtank?
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Their student project is reshaping train safety
Isak Jarbo and Johan Allberg’s bachelor thesis on braking curves led to part time jobs at The Swedish Transport Administration. Photo: Jon Lindhe Published Aug 20, 2025When KTH students Isak Jarbo and Johan Allberg started working on their bachelor’s thesis, they hardly knew what braking curves were. Today, their report has laid the foundation for a change in Swedis...
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KTH course gave teacher the tools to integrate AI in the classroom
Teacher Jahangir “Jay” Almasi was inspired by the KTH course and has now written a textbook for schools that want to take AI education to the next level. Published Aug 14, 2025Jahangir “Jay” Almasi, a teacher at Tibble Gymnasium in Täby, just outside Stockholm, has completed KTH’s AI course for upper secondary school teachers – a course now also available for primary school...
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Trees important for lowering outdoor temperatures in cities
Published Jun 26, 2025Surface temperatures in a city are affected by trees. This is shown by measurements that researchers Ulla Mörtberg, professor of energy systems analysis and environmental assessment, and Elina Merdyms...
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Arctic offers new perspectives for students from California and Sweden
This group of Cal State Fullerton students arrived last week for the KTH summer course, Environment and Society in a Changing Arctic. (Photo: David Callahan) Published Jun 21, 2025Polar bears, abandoned coal mines and a deserted Russian settlement await 16 students from California who arrived at KTH last week to prepare for a unique field study course in the high Arctic, from J...
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KTH advances wireless communication research beyond traditional telecom
Published Jun 19, 2025How can wireless communication contribute to smart cities, climate-friendly farming or improved security? Through the new Strategic Research Initiative, 'Wireless Beyond Telecommunication', KTH is bri...
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QS ranking highlights KTH social impact, collaboration and sustainability
The new ranking places KTH second among universities in Sweden and 13th among those in the European Union. Published Jun 19, 2025With high marks for sustainability, social impact and international research collaboration, KTH was ranked 78th worldwide in the 2026 QS World University Rankings which were released today.
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Violent crime linked to wealth gap in richest countries
A new study shows that fighting crime at the local level would have a better chance of success if a country’s income inequality was reduced. (Photo: Tim Larson) Published Jun 18, 2025Economic growth in developed countries can lead to more violent crime if an income gap between wealthy and poor citizens doesn’t narrow, a new study shows.
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