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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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How future visions influence education policies
The UN has established global guidelines for designing education. In her doctoral thesis in pedagogy at Örebro University, Franziska Primus reveals the perceptions of the future that form the foundation for the goals.
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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.
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Sons of honour – sexual freedom is linked to greater restrictions
Boys in a culture of honour who are allowed to have sex before marriage are more restricted and more exposed to violence than boys who are expected to remain virgins, as shown in a study by Örebro researchers Jan-Magnus Enelo and Rúna í Baianstovu.
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Contemplative men in nature – what ecofascism looks like in social media
Men at peace in beautiful nature settings. The images on the platform Telegram are posted by men expressing support for ecofascism. “It’s a representation of far-right masculinity that is not aggressive,” says Maria Darwish, researcher in gender studies.
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Declaration to defend scientific integrity
Five Örebro researchers have signed a declaration on the defence of scientific integrity. In the new declaration, published in Nature, some 50 researchers express grave concerns about scientific research being increasingly affected by policy decisions...
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AI reduces stress in work with multiple or new tasks
Artificial intelligence reduces stress for employees with multiple tasks. The same reduction in stress applies to workers with new tasks, according to a new study by economics researcher Magnus Lodefalk.
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Making way for Learning Lab 2.0
Construction is currently taking place on Learning Lab 2.0 in Långhuset at Örebro University. A new classroom and study area will be finished this autumn.
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AI tools – for patients with IBD
“Pain, fatigue, and bleeding. This is everyday life for people with inflammatory bowel diseases,” says Jonas Halfvarson, researcher at Örebro University. The EU project miGut-Health has developed AI tools for patients and has examined biomarkers that...
