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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.

“This map provides a kind of blueprint, showing how key parts of the heart—like the pacemaker system, heart valves, and the wall between the upper chambers—form and function,” says KTH researcher Enikő Lázár, (pictured right). On the left is the study's co-lead author, Raphaël Mauron, (Photo: Patrick Truong)

Heart ‘blueprint’ reveals origins of defects and insights into fetal development

New research has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development. It offers insights that could lead to improved prenatal care and new treatments for heart de...

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Methane emissions, mostly from cow burps, contribute more to global warming than carbon dioxide. (Photo: Mostphotos)

Doubtful climate gains from seaweed feed

Seaweed in animal feed has been highlighted to reduce the impact of cattle on the climate. However, new findings from KTH show that the alleged benefits may disappear when the entire life cycle is con...

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In his research project, Professor Pär Olsson will establish a laboratory to develop expertise in the manufacture of nuclear materials. Photo: Jon Lindhe

KTH lab to revolutionise nuclear fuel production

Two KTH projects in the field of nuclear energy have received over SEK 50 million from the Swedish Energy Agency. The money will be used to build a research laboratory and a knowledge platform for the...

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Qianwen Xu receives IEEE award during the awards ceremony in Madrid

Prestigious IEEE award to EECS associate professor

Last week Qianwen Xu, associate professor at EECS’ Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems received the J. David Irwin Early Career Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Enginee...

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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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