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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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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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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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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.
