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How can universities strengthen Sweden’s preparedness?
Lotta Edholm (Lib), Minister for Upper Secondary School, Higher Education and Research, and Peter Hultqvist (SocDem), Chair of the Committee on Defence, took part in a seminar on Sweden’s preparedness. Published Mar 19, 2026Stockholm Science City and the University Alliance Stockholm Trio, comprising Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University, brought together researchers and politi...
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Study offers single explanation for two major symptoms of schizophrenia
Our dopamine learning system helps us make choices, some as simple as whether to eat a green or red apple, says Arvind Kumar (pictured). He co-authored a new study showing what happens when this system breaks down, and how misalignment contributes to two symptoms of schizophrenia. (Photo:David Callahan) Published Mar 19, 2026Scientists have long known that dopamine helps the brain learn from rewards, but a new computational model shows how for people with schizophrenia this learning system can break down and simultaneousl...
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Nordic cooperation stands strong in uncertain times
Sylvia Schwaag Serger—one of the speakers at Nordic Five Tech's anniversary seminar—spoke about the new world order. Published Mar 18, 2026“Technology and geopolitics are becoming increasingly intertwined in the new world order. We must prepare ourselves to deal with this. A crucial factor is the role we assign to technology.” Sylvia Sc...
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Research shows fiber- and protein-rich food gels can be entirely plant-based
The study marks the first time wheat gluten protein—rather than animal-based protein—has been successfully incorporated into bran-based hydrogels (pictured). Photo: David Callahan Published Mar 18, 2026Scientists at KTH have for the first time created a fully wheat based gel made entirely from wheat bran fiber and wheat gluten protein—an advance that could turn one of the grain industry’s least valu...
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Scientists confirm existence of molecule long believed to occur in oxidation
“This compound is the equivalent of the Higgs boson for oxidation chemistry,” says Barbara Noziere, pictured here with the spectrometer she used for first-ever observations of tetroxides. ( Published Mar 13, 2026Scientists in Sweden and the U.S. today reported the first-ever direct observation a type of short‑lived molecule that has shaped decades of thinking in atmospheric chemistry, combustion research and ...
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Clean cooking needs more than better stoves
Women collecting firewood for cooking, a practice that can take hours of time every day in many parts of the world. Photo: Youssef Boulkaid Published Mar 11, 2026Nearly two billion people may still lack access to clean cooking by 2030. A new international study led by KTH researcher Francesco Fuso Nerini argues that faster progress will require more than impro...
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Urine tests to give women control over their hormones
Goodbye blood tests. With a urine test for home use, women will find it easier to control their hormones. Published Mar 06, 2026PMS? Menopause symptoms? Deal with it! For photonics professor Carlota Canalias Gomez at KTH, that attitude became the starting point for an unexpected research direction. Today, she is helping to dev...
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Josefin Larsson receives Göran Gustafsson Prize in physics
Josefin Larsson, astrophysicist, studies what happens after supernovae explode. (Photo: Magnus Bergström) Published Mar 06, 2026When KTH professor Josefin Larsson receives this year’s Göran Gustafsson Prize in Physics from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, it is not only a major boost to her research funding. It is also r...
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A KTH student hacked a children's watch
Gustaf Blomqvist discovered a serious vulnerability in a smartwatch designed for children. (Photo: Private) Published Mar 04, 2026The smartwatch for children that Gustaf Blomqvist hacked in his thesis turned out to be a security disaster. The watch had an insecure network service that anyone could access via the internet.
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Free bus passes gave greater freedom in disadvantaged areas
Fredrik Johansson is a researcher at the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED). Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Feb 26, 2026Transit fares restrict residents in disadvantaged areas. Expensive bus passes limit their opportunities to participate in recreational activities and make them feel trapped in their neighbourhoods, ac...
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From Canada to KTH – An International Leap to a New Life
Published Feb 18, 2026Curiosity about the world and a strong desire for an international perspective led Samantha Arpas to leave Canada for studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. – I was drawn to the university’s c...
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Method to extract Baltic phosphorus may ease Europe's reliance on fertilizer imports
An essential ingredient of agricultural fertilizer, phosphorus could be sourced from the Baltic Sea, where it is found in excessive concentrations. (Photo: Igor Stevanovic) Published Feb 18, 2026The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most oxygen-depleted major bodies of water. The reason is excessive concentrations of phosphorus, an element essential for life—and an important ingredient in fert...
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Fuglesang coordinates research school on space
Charister Fuglesang taking a walk in space 2009. (Photo: NASA) Published Feb 17, 2026Since 1 January, professor in Space travel Christer Fuglesang is coordinating a national research school about space. The aim is to establish a framework for doctoral education in space, bolster Swe...
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He knows how the brain warps on impact
During the women's downhill event at the Olympics this weekend, they reached speeds of almost 130 km/h. Pictured is Isabella Wright, USA. Photo: TT Published Feb 12, 2026When alpine stars crash and hockey players collide at full speed, most viewers gasp at the drama. Svein Kleiven sees something more. As a professor of neuronics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, h...
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Office design affects both the working environment and well-being
Employers need to pay more attention to the needs of the organisation when designing their offices, according to Christina Bodin Danielsson, KTH, one of the researchers behind a study on how office environments affect employees. (Photo: Mostphotos and Annika af Klercker) Published Feb 12, 2026The office is more than just a place to work – it shapes how we collaborate, enjoy ourselves and feel. Research from KTH and the Stress Research Institute now shows that the physical environment plays...
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Rail switch data may reduce train delays in cold climates
A commuter train speeds towards Uppsala in midday traffic. Commuting on the train in winter can be frustrating when switches freeze up. A new study offers a more affordable and sustainable solution for avoiding that problem. David Callahan photo Published Feb 11, 2026Rail commuters in cold climates like Sweden’s are all too familiar with winter train delays and cancellations. The culprit is usually rail switches that freeze up or clog with snow even though they’re...
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KTH empties a family’s home of plastic
The Hesse family among 400 kilos of removed plastic items. Published Feb 04, 2026Is it possible to live a good everyday life without plastic? In an unusual experiment, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology emptied a family home – and rebuilt it almost entirely without p...
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She put Sweden on the global space map
Anna Rathsman has played a decisive role in Sweden's successes in space research. (Photo: Jonas Böttiger) Published Feb 04, 2026As one of Sweden’s leading figures in the space sector, Anna Rathsman has played a key role in shaping space policy, research, and international cooperation for many years. She has now been awarded an...
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Blood test can predict multimorbidity
Published Feb 03, 2026A few common blood markers can show which older people are at risk of developing multiple chronic diseases at the same time – and how quickly this can happen. This is according to a new study led by K...
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Tracking the spread of microplastics
Microplastics in the oceans come from multiple sources, including the breakdown of plastic products, tyre wear, cosmetic products, industrial emissions, the washing of synthetic clothing and airborne transport, among others. (Photo: Mostphotos) Published Jan 29, 2026Microplastics are spread by currents and waves across the world's oceans, threatening both ecosystems and human health. In ongoing research, KTH researcher is developing a new modelling tool to track ...
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