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Sharing economy surges forward
The sharing economy has expanded in recent years, says Karin Bradley, a researcher in urban planning and environment. (Photo: Peter Larsson) Published Dec 15, 2014The holiday shopping season breaks records year after year. Consumer spending this year is expected to total 7.2 billion globally – a 2.5 percent increase over last year, according retail analyst HUI....
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An alternative to the disposable economy
Published Dec 02, 2014Continued economic growth requires an alarming – and arguably unsustainable – amount of raw material and energy. But what if there was a way to rein in production, without slowing down the economy?
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Method will reduce arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh
Published Oct 01, 2014Millions of Bangladeshis could have access to drinking water free from dangerous levels of arsenic, thanks to a research team led by KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
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Safer than silver: antibacterial material made with algae
Published Sep 30, 2014Consumers concerned about safety of silver ions in antibacterial and odor-free clothing will soon have a proven safe alternative thanks to ultra-thin thread and a substance found naturally in red alga...
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Who controls public space?
Published Sep 29, 2014Among the questions Maria Håkansson has researched is whether everyday environments, such as mass transit or residential neighborhoods, can serve as good meeting places for people from all walks of li...
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Fuel cell researchers seek better solutions
Published Sep 11, 2014Rakel Wreland Lindström performs research in renewable energy and fuel cells at KTH. Nearly a year ago she got to tell the world and US President Barack Obama about her research. She is the first in o...
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Electronic voting - easier, but risky
Karim Jebari, a researcher on ethics and technology, says California's budget woes serve as a warning against overuse of referenda. (Photo: Fememia) Published Sep 04, 2014Easy – but risky for democracy. Electronic elections would increase pressure to implement more and more referenda. And that could be devastating to a country’s social structure, says philosophy resear...
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Mapping could help stop Ebola's spread
Fruit bats (Pteropodidae) are considered the likely host of the Ebola virus. (Photo: Satit Srihin) Published Sep 03, 2014Whether it’s the Black Death of 1350 or the Ebola virus in West Africa, one thing deadly pandemics have in common is that their progress takes a geographical course. But researcher Lars Skog at KTH Ro...
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Project turns algae problem on its head
The seabed could become a source of food, as well as other benefits, such as medicine and energy, thanks to algae research being done at KTH. (Photo: TT Nyhetsbyrån) Published Aug 18, 2014Algae is being upgraded from an environmental problem to a valuable natural resource and raw material.
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Sweden's ICT carbon footprint detailed
Published Aug 14, 2014Despite a rapid growth in the use of computers and mobile phones in Sweden, emissions per user remain low, according to a unique study which maps out the climate impact of the Swedish Information and ...
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Better theoretical grasp would boost sustainable development
Students need to have a more solid theoretical ground to stand on where sustainable development is concerned, says the environmental researcher Anna Björklund (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Jun 25, 2014No doubt, sustainable development engages the interest of both students and teaching staff. It is also a prioritised area for KTH Royal Institute of Technology. At the same time, even amongst the teac...
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New device could improve biomarker analyses
Visualization from a numerical simulation of a cell flowing past the obstacle through the microfluidic device. Published Jun 24, 2014KTH researchers have proposed an advance in cell sorting technology that could lead to lower costs, increased accuracy and quicker analysis of biomarkers for such illnesses as cancer and malaria.
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Here comes the Sun
Published Jun 19, 2014Saturday, June 21 is the summer solstice – when the hours of sunlight in the northern hemisphere are at their longest. Here’s a look back at some stories that show how we can make use of all that sola...
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Taking stock of Obama's climate plan
Obama's Climate Action Plan targets coal burning energy generation, for one. (Photo: Compuinfoto) Published Jun 17, 2014US President Barack Obama’s recently-unveiled Climate Action Plan has provoked strong reactions in America; though it’s generally agreed the changes will have worldwide reverberations. Some of KTH’s e...
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KTH and World Cup city focus on urban planning
Arena da Baixada in Curitiba holds 40,000 spectators and is one of Brazil's most modern arenas. (Photo: Gustavo Paolo) Published Jun 12, 2014Curitiba is one of the twelve cities in Brazil where World Cup matches will be played, and it has one of the modern arenas in the country. The city also has a collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of...
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Searching for the perfect steel
Published Jun 10, 2014A new theory may unlock the secret to a creating a perfect, ultralight steel, paving the way for more energy efficient vehicles and aircraft.
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Stronger-than-steel fibre spun from wood
Published Jun 09, 2014Whether they need to be strong as steel, or as soft as cotton, products of the future could be sourced from the forest, using new techniques developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
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Air current tracking may make flights greener
Philipp Schlatter, left, and Luca Brandt aim to create the first-ever full simulation of turbulent air currents on an entire aircraft wing. (Photo: Marc Femenia) Published May 15, 2014Researchers into Fluid Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are notching up further successes and have recently received a number of prestigious grants. One of the goals is to be first in th...
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Urban waterways could reduce congestion
Published May 12, 2014For many cities, a solution for urban congestion might lie in one of the most ancient modes of transportation available – the boat.
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Innovative student aid program taps grassroots support
Published Mar 26, 2014Crowdfunding isn't just for bands and filmmakers anymore. A new student-run organisation in Sweden is supporting 21 Tanzanian university students while earning high marks for transparency.
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