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Revolutionary treatment for psoriasis
Three per cent of the world’s population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial in the treatment of other illnesses.
Published: 11.01.2013 -
Next-generation echo sounder soon ready
Norwegian researchers are putting the finishing touches on a new echo sounder that provides far more information than previous versions ever could – making it much easier to identify fish and zooplankton.
Published: 08.11.2012 -
Fully automated football analysis
Using entirely new electronic solutions, football coaches can provide their players with video analysis as early as half-time or immediately following a match.
Published: 26.10.2012 -
Simulating secure CO2 storage
The race is on to develop the most secure solution for storing CO2 in the earth’s crust. A small Norwegian company has developed a method for studying precisely how this greenhouse gas is bound inside rock.
Published: 22.10.2012 -
More money for the science centres
Norway’s eight science centres will get a long-awaited increase of NOK 8.8 million in the national budget for 2013. This means the Research Council of Norway can distribute more than NOK 35 million to the science centres next year.
Published: 18.10.2012 -
New material may replace silicon
Norwegian researchers are the world’s first to develop a method for producing semiconductors from graphene. This finding may revolutionise the technology industry.
Published: 28.09.2012 -
Research Council recognises excellence in research, communication and innovation
The Research Council of Norway’s awards for outstanding research, communication and innovation were recently presented at the Council’s annual Evening of Excellence.
Published: 21.09.2012 -
Developing a new ultrasound technology
European research groups are joining forces to develop a new ultrasound system and improve treatment for heart patients. The Norwegian Center for Cardiological Innovation (CCI) will play a key role.
Published: 14.09.2012 -
Revolutionised production of titanium components may revamp industry
Norwegian titanium companies have been granted funding to develop a brand-new production technology, which may mark the beginning of a revolution in industry worth billions.
Published: 06.09.2012 -
NOK 35 million to green ICT and health
The VERDIKT programme launches a call for proposals on green ICT and smart ICT solutions for health, care and welfare services. Deadline is November 28.
Published: 03.09.2012 -
Computer program recognises any language
New technology that allows computers to recognise any language without pre-learning stands to revolutionise automatic speech recognition.
Published: 21.08.2012 -
New national strategy for nanotechnology
R&D activity is to support the responsible development of nanotechnology to benefit industrial development and society.
Published: 06.08.2012 -
New programme on societal security in the works
The Research Council of Norway is in the process of establishing a new research programme on societal security. The mandate for the work programme committee has now been drawn up.
Published: 03.08.2012 -
Internet research to level the playing field
Short delays on the Internet can have serious consequences for share-traders or players of online computer games. Norwegian ICT researchers intend to do something about it.
Published: 01.08.2012 -
Increasing Norwegian-Japanese space research cooperation in polar regions
Norwegian and Japanese space researchers recently convened together at a symposium in Oslo to discuss further cooperation in the polar regions.
Published: 15.06.2012 -
New research programme for health and welfare services
In its revised national budget for 2012, the Government has proposed establishing a new research programme for practice-based research designed to further develop health and welfare services in Norway.
Published: 04.06.2012 -
More research in Norwegian companies
A record-breaking number of grant applications submitted to the Research Council’s Programme for User-driven Research-based Innovation (BIA) has led to the award of NOK 500 million to 59 projects.
Published: 29.05.2012 -
Customised computing clouds on the horizon
Cloud services currently on the market do not provide sufficient security. According to one Norwegian research scientist, users are better off forming cloud computing ties among their circle of friends, family, town or municipality.
Published: 02.04.2012 -
Vast potential – too little investment
Despite relatively small investments in ICT research, Norway has many research groups at the international forefront. However, the research focus in several strategically important areas is inadequate. One example is ICT security.
Published: 27.03.2012 -
From FUGE to BIOTEK2021
The Research Council of Norway recently launched its new large-scale initiative for biotechnology: Biotechnology for innovation (BIOTEK2021). The programme replaces the Programme on Functional Genomics in Norway (FUGE).
Published: 23.02.2012 -
Human biobanks and health data
Norwegian biobanks are a world-class research resource. The Research Council of Norway is launching a new programme for research on human biobanks and health data.
Published: 20.02.2012 -
Norwegian success in creating an artificial child’s voice
It is very difficult to get a PC to recognise the voice of a child. Equally problematic is using a computer to synthesise speech in a child’s voice. Norwegian researchers have found simple, effective solutions to both challenges.
Published: 15.02.2012 -
Video conferencing with problem-free sound
Increasingly, companies are using video conferencing as a communications tool that saves time and money. The reduced need for travel is also beneficial to the environment. Norwegian researchers have made an important breakthrough in efforts towards achieving optimal video conference acoustics.
Published: 14.02.2012 -
Better structures with proper composites
Composite materials can withstand tremendous stress, which makes them useful in everything from pipes to speedboats to pedestrian bridges. But exactly how much can these materials actually tolerate? A project with funding from the Research Council of Norway has yielded answers.
Published: 24.01.2012 -
Gaming technology for calculating floods
Norwegian researchers have borrowed a page from game developers to devise simulation technology that can save lives in many parts of the world by helping to reduce the damage from catastrophic floods.
Published: 18.01.2012 -
The RCN Innovation Strategy in English
An English version of the Innovation Strategy for the Research Council of Norway has now been published. The strategy was adopted in October.
Published: 15.12.2011 -
Gearing up for cheaper wind power
Norwegian company Angle Wind and its partners have developed a new type of eccentric gear configuration for offshore wind turbines. A marked improvement over conventional planetary gearboxes, the new solution will be able to cut the cost of wind farms substantially.
Published: 01.12.2011 -
Active and healthy for many years
The proportion of elderly people in the Norwegian population is growing, and the number requiring health and care services will increase accordingly. The Research Council of Norway has designated a new priority area targeted towards tackling coming challenges.
Published: 25.11.2011 -
Better willpower over the Internet
A Norwegian psychology professor-cum-entrepreneur has taken on the task of helping people to drink less, quit smoking and exercise more – over the Internet.
Published: 23.11.2011 -
Taking up the fight against radon
A Norwegian company has developed a simple measuring device that will make it easier for people to check for dangerous exposure to radon. Radon is a radioactive gas found naturally underground in many countries. It is odourless and colourless and can seep up into buildings through the foundation.
Published: 07.11.2011
