Research news
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Örebro University launches new AI-powered research podcast
Music and masculinity, problematic guts, pollution and crime. These are just some of the themes featured in Örebro University's new podcast, GPT Chats: Academia meets AI, launching this week.
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New platform aims to accelerate AI development in Europe
A shared AI platform for researchers and companies that aims to boost innovation and technological development in Europe – that is the idea behind the AI-on-Demand Platform, launched through the EU-funded projects DeployAI and AI4Europe.
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Photoreceptors protect plants from harmful radiation and stress
Plants can be damaged by various forms of radiation. New research shows how two so-called photoreceptors work together to protect photosynthesis. “Photoreceptors are crucial for plant development and growth,” says Luis Morales.
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AI researchers help robots see underwater – technology that could save lives
By combining camera and sonar data, AI researchers at Örebro University have improved the visual capabilities of underwater robots. This enables Saab vehicle operators to perform their missions more efficiently, and for Nerikes Brandkår, it could be the...
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New research shows fibre boosts both gut and immune health
Dietary fibre not only aids digestion, but also actively contributes to regulating gut barrier integrity and the body’s immune system. This is demonstrated by Evangelia Kerezoudi, who presents this in her doctoral thesis in biomedicine at Örebro...
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New method could inhibit atherosclerosis in blood vessels
New research from Örebro University indicates that inhibiting a specific protein can diminish the inflammation that occurs in blood vessels during atherosclerosis. “This could lead to a new treatment for cardiovascular disease,” says Karin H Franzén,...
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“All exercise is important for the health of older adults”
All exercise helps protect against disease and is important for the health of older adults. This has been shown in a new study by Örebro researchers Andreas Nilsson and Fawzi Kadi.
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AI in the mining sector: “What we’re seeing now is just the tip of the iceberg”
“There is huge potential for using AI in the mining sector, both in terms of safety, profitability and sustainability,” said Carly Leonida, who spoke at the AI in Mining conference at Örebro University.
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Sex differentiation in the brain occurs prior to hormonal influence
Sex differentiation in the brain occurs earlier than previously thought and is not solely determined by sex hormones like testosterone. This has been shown for the first time by researchers at Örebro University.
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International support crucial in tackling extreme poverty in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, extreme poverty is prevalent among minority groups. A new study points to the need for policy change in order to improve the situation for the most disadvantaged in the country.
