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Theme: Tech & Democracy

How does technological progress affect our democracy? In a series of interviews, we meet KTH researchers who are examining the risks, opportunities and future power dynamics in an increasingly digitalised world. The topics range from AI-generated lies and cyber threats to citizens’ councils and new electoral systems.

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From a PhD project at KTH to the stock market

The semiconductor company Silex Microsystems has now been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The company, valued at around 9 billion kronor, was founded by four PhD students from KTH’s Department...

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KTH postdoctoral researcher Qirui Cui, the lead author of the study, and (right) KTH Professor Anna Delin.

Twisting atom thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy

A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones—without relying on electric currents or...

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Anders Söderholm, President of KTH, signs an agreement with Caroline Arehult, CEO of Akademiska Hus. (Photo: Christer Gummeson)

SciLifeLab is building for the future of research

The SciLifeLab research infrastructure is expanding. Under a new lease agreement signed by KTH with Akademiska Hus, the floor space at Campus Solna will increase by 50 per cent. The aim is to create a...

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The 57th International Simulation and Gaming Association’s conference 2026 will be held in Flemingsberg on June 22 – 25.

Simulation and gaming conference returns to Stockholm

KTH Royal Institute of Technology will host the International Simulation and Gaming Association’s Conference 2026 in June at Campus Flemingsberg. The 57th ISAGA conference will gather students, teache...

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Blood proteins are widely used as biomarkers to detect, for example, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. Photo: Mostphotos.

Blood protein levels change from childhood to adulthood

Blood protein levels change significantly during childhood, and the differences between girls and boys become more pronounced with age. A new study by researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology ...

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According to Dahlberg, a major difference from home was the Japanese work culture. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH

Successful exchange with Kyoto University

KTH doctoral student Simon Dahlberg had the opportunity to undertake a three-month exchange at the Institute of Life and Medical Sciences at Kyoto University in Japan. An exchange that is just the fir...

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