Research news
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A dish best served… in a bowl
When vegan food is served in a bowl instead of on a plate, it can be perceived as healthier. Since consuming less meat is good for our health, this knowledge may contribute to more people adopting healthier eating habits.
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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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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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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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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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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...
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Unique study on PFAS in children’s brains
For the first time, researchers at Örebro University, together with colleagues at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, can show how PFAS in pregnant women can be linked to changes in their children’s brains five years on. The findings...
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Örebro startup joins Spotify and Volvo Cars on prestigious Times list
QTPIE has developed the world’s first automated driving test system. The company, founded by a team of Örebro researchers led by Ravi Chadalavada, has made it onto the prestigious Times Best Inventions 2025 list – joining previous honourees Spotify,...
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X-HiDE: Örebro University strengthens research on inflammation
Facilitating earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment for patients with inflammatory diseases. This is the goal as the X-HiDE research project at Örebro University now enters its next phase, in collaboration with eleven companies and four other...
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Positive emotions can encourage sustainable transportation choices
Emotions play a bigger role in people’s decisions about environmental policy than previously thought. This is according to a study by Örebro University, which examines how pride and a clear conscience affect the willingness to choose alternative fuel...
