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Crop adapted to dry, nutrient-poor soils matures faster
Sowing to harvest can be shortened from 90 to 60 days “We saw that photosynthesis was much more efficient in a certain variety of the crop,” says Selvaraju Kanagarajan, a researcher in biology at Örebro University.
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Kick-off for Crisis and Transformation
Örebro University’s new profile area – Crisis and Transformation – held its kick-off yesterday. Representatives from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, the Police, Örebro Stadsmission, and researchers and teachers from Örebro University attended.
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Why some avoid crime despite troubled childhoods
A good ability to think clearly, deal with stress, and cooperate with others can protect against a life of crime, even for those who grow up in challenging circumstances or have a parent with a criminal history. According to a new study from Örebro...
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“Research felt far away – now we’re part of it”
When Örebro students Linnéa Wihlborg and Amanda Nilsson graduated from the psychology programme, they received an unforgettable opportunity – to present their master’s thesis at a research conference in Berlin.
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New study on dating: “I’ve never felt as ugly as I do on Tinder”
Men perceive it as a woman’s market, while women believe men do not put in enough effort. Researchers at Örebro University have studied online dating, and their findings reveal deep contradictions – even though both sides are seeking love.
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Shared risk factor may underlie both mental and physical illness
“If we can identify a general risk factor early on, we can develop interventions that strengthen children’s health and help them grow into healthier adults,” says Miguel Garcia-Argibay, researcher at Örebro University.
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Örebro student develops lighting robot that could save lives during earthquakes
Rapid rescue efforts are vital during natural disasters like earthquakes. Örebro student Meryem Berat Kahramanoglu has developed a lighting robot for use in disaster scenarios – recently chosen top 16 best among 90,000 entries in an international...
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Old methods can make AI more reliable
Today’s AI tools do not truly reason. To make ChatGPT and similar systems smarter, the solution might be to rely on more traditional methods that have been used for decades.
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New master’s programme in AI, robotics and global health – a result of European collaboration
The first master’s programme within the European university alliance NEOLAiA to offer students a chance to study in several European countries – and be awarded a degree from both Sweden and two other EU-countries – will now be launched.
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Support programme helps parents navigate daily life
For adults with ADHD, everyday life can be a challenge that sometimes involves significant difficulties – at work, at home, and as a parent. “Time management support for adults with ADHD, autism, and mental disorders could improve many people’s daily...
