Carbon heat pumps smart option for hotels in cold climates
Energy consumption in the hotel industry is high and contributes to global warming.
May 25, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, commonly known as NTNU, is located in Trondheim. NTNU is the second largest of the eight universities in Norway, and, as its name suggests, has the main national responsibility for higher education in engineering and technology. In addition to engineering and the natural and physical sciences, the university offers advanced degrees in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture and fine art.
Software
When your house spreads gossip about you
More and more of the devices that we surround ourselves with on a daily basis are connected to the internet. This makes them not only smart, but also vulnerable to cyberattacks and criminal acts.
May 2, 2023
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Engineering
Several findings that could enable drones to de-ice their wings automatically
The NTNU researchers behind the drone company Aviant will soon be flying blood samples from remote hospitals in places like Røros to St. Olav's Hospital in Trondheim. Two such routes are already flying in Sweden.
Dec 16, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
New solar panels from solar panel waste
Solar energy is good news for planet Earth—but solar panels are not as climate-friendly as they should be. Researcher Martin Bellmann is using what he calls the "black gold" waste materials from solar panel manufacture ...
Nov 28, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
An AI for sea ice identification
If you've watched Netflix, shopped online, or run your robot vacuum cleaner, you've interacted with artificial intelligence, AI. AI is what allows computers to comb through an enormous amount of data to detect patterns or ...
Jul 8, 2021
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Engineering
What does a rock climbing belay device have in common with a subsea cable installation vessel?
,What does a rock climbing belay device have in common with a subsea cable installation vessel?
Jan 14, 2021
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Engineering
An extra 3 centimeters can prevent fires in rooftop solar panel systems
Solar panel systems are now being installed at a rapid pace. In 2022 alone, the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) registered a doubling of installed solar power systems connected to the power grid.
Oct 19, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Is it really sustainable for everyone to own an electric car?
Norway is often seen as a shining example of how a country can make its transportation greener by encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars. But Norway's approach isn't for everyone—and it may be hampering the country's ...
Oct 2, 2023
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Robotics
Children think robots can help the elderly—but not their own grandparents
A study of children's interactions with robots was carried out at the Norwegian research fair held in every major city. It is an annual national event where children gain insight into science and what researchers do.
Aug 12, 2020
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Engineering
Now construction projects can heat themselves
A new product based on concrete slab elements with built-in, liquid-filled heating pipes makes construction projects able to heat themselves. The source of the heat is fossil-fuel free energy, making this a green concept.
May 18, 2022
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