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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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Trace elements in ginger can indicate a plant's origin
Ginger contains different amounts of nutrients and harmful substances depending on where it is grown. Analyses carried out at Örebro University show that the levels of toxic trace elements, such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic, vary more in fresh ginger...
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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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Chemical safety under threat – lack of expert provision in Nordic countries
“Many experts are coming up to retirement and academia is currently unable to train sufficient numbers of toxicologists to meet the need in society,” says Åke Bergman, professor at Örebro University.
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Legislation appears to impact chemicals in preschools
When one harmful substance is banned, it is often replaced by another. It is essential to evaluate the health effects of chemicals before they reach the market. This is Ylva Sjöström’s conclusion based on the results of her doctoral thesis in chemistry...
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New research shows how fibre affects the immune system
Örebro researcher Victor Castro-Alves has discovered why fibre is good for the immune system – at the cellular level. His findings may eventually help make it possible to use food as a medicine for inflammatory bowel diseases like IBS and IBD.
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Plastic-associated chemicals in electronic waste affect human cells and may cause health risks
Electronic waste such as lamps, computers and mobile phones contain chemicals that can cause endocrine disruption and inflammation in human cells. This is the result of research at Örebro University. Hormonal disorders can cause biological effects that...
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Higher PFAS levels in Arctic precipitation during sunlight
Snow falling on Svalbard contains higher levels of PFAS during the sunny months compared to the dark winter months. Research from Örebro University shows up to 71 times higher levels of these chemicals during the archipelago’s sunniest period. “Sunlight...
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Amy Loutfi appointed program director for WASP – Sweden’s leading AI research initiative
In January 2025, she will take over as program director for WASP. Amy Loutfi, professor of computer science and pro-vice-chancellor for AI at Örebro University, is passionate about strategic AI-related matters for all of Sweden.
