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Theme: Quantum technology

How will quantum technology affect society? What are the challenges and potential innovations? In a series of articles, we take a closer look at the quantum world and report on all the exciting research being conducted at KTH.

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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.

Human cilia study finds new proteins, offers clues to childhood disorders

A 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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KTH researchers have assisted municipalities in establishing so-called Bob councils as part of a government assignment. Photo: Mostphotos

KTH supports municipalities in the fight against gang crime

KTH 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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Nisse Johansson, sustainability researcher, is writing a book about the history of plastic bags. (Photo: Christer Gummeson)

The bag that carries fruit and conflicts

The 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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Arnold Pears, Professor and Head of the Department of Learning. Photo: Anneli Nygårds

KTH researcher receives the Leonardo da Vinci Medal 2025

Arnold Pears, professor at the Department of Learning, is this year's recipient of the Leonardo da Vinci Medal, the highest award presented by SEFI – European Society of Engineering Education.

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Brake Wear – A Hidden Source of Gases

As exhaust emissions from vehicles have decreased, non-exhaust emissions such as brake wear have become an increasingly important source of particulate pollution. A new study from KTH and Stockholm Un...

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Anran Mao, a researcher at KTH who develops new drug delivery systems. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Plant cell–inspired drug delivery system

Natural plant cells are excellent drug delivery systems, but they are not straightforward to load. Newly designed synthetic plant cells developed by researchers at KTH may solve this conundrum.

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