Research news
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A long history of self-control in football
Although modern football is quite different from the game in the 19th century, the ideals of self-control over the body and emotions remain evident today," says Dominik Döllinger, researcher in sociology at Örebro University.
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Did COVID-19 contribute to weaker relationships and closed borders?
During the pandemic, we were forced to live in isolation and interact with fewer people. Now, new research suggests this may have affected us more than we previously thought – particularly young people.
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New AI-driven system can improve industry efficiency and sustainability
Researchers at Örebro University have developed a new production system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and sustainability across industries, including automotive manufacturing. “Our results show that production can become...
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New book on food porn – and the food culture of our time
Food porn is not just about attractive food photos – it is a debate on the right and wrong ways to cook, eat, present, and appreciate food. In his new book “Food Porn”, Örebro researcher Jonatan Leer examines the subject to better understand what it...
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Can AI understand human emotions?
Can AI systems grasp the complexity of human emotions? Eduardo Gutierrez Maestro at Örebro University is researching how machine learning can be applied to health data and how it can learn that humans do not experience one emotion at a time.
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COVID-19 may increase the risk of glandular fever
Even individuals who did not become seriously ill with COVID-19 may have developed a weakened immune system that could lead to serious illnesses in the future. Research from Örebro University suggests that the coronavirus might have had more far-reaching...
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Generative AI is making it harder for young people to get their first job
Will AI take our jobs? The answer may not be so simple. Currently, there is a clear pattern in the labour market: younger people are finding it increasingly hard to get jobs in AI-related fields, while employment among older workers is rising. This is...
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"I was surprised by how many mean comments childfree women receive..."
Women who choose not to have children are often warned that they will face a lonely old age. But a new study from Örebro University shows that they themselves question the notion that children are a guarantee of security and companionship later in life.
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Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis – long before becoming ill
Researchers at Örebro University have identified blood markers that can indicate who is at risk of developing ulcerative colitis – a chronic inflammatory bowel disease – later in life. These markers can be present for many years before the first symptoms...
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AI Days broadens the view of AI – and offers insights into the future: “AI is here to stay”
Today, AI is being discussed everywhere. But is it just hype? Both yes and no, says Professor Amy Loutfi. “We want to invite people to engage in conversation and discussion, and also to provide information about the latest research findings. AI is here...
