Research, innovation and technology on new stamps
The postage stamp series with the theme research, innovation and development showcases important new discoveries and inventions stemming from Norway that have given us vital new knowledge and laid the foundation for major advances in the field, or led to new revolutionary technology.
Posten and the Research Council of Norway hope that the stamps can arouse curiosity and interest in research, innovation and technology, both among philatelists and the general public who send or receive the stamps. The stamps have a QR code that you scan with your mobile phone. You will then be taken to this page with more information about each discovery and invention – and a little about the history.
By showing some of what Norwegian researchers have achieved on these stamps, we want to create knowledge about what scientific progress means to us. We want to show what this means for the development of society, for more and better knowledge, better health, new technology and for the jobs of the future.
For many generations, research and innovation have been both building blocks and driving forces in the Norway that has grown into a modern prosperous society. At the same time, as a small country, we are dependent on cooperating with others – also in research and development.
Important discoveries and major breakthroughs make Norwegian research communities attractive to collaborate with. The research communities that achieve groundbreaking results in Norway are, or will become, often multinational. In this way, we reap even greater benefits from research, innovation and development than we would have done entirely on our own.
Our postage stamp series
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Champion league of climate research
It is with research as with football: The best teams attract the best players. The Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research is one of the foremost natural science climate centres in Europe. Here, research is carried out on climate in the past, present and future, and researchers contribute to understanding the climate system and its complex interactions.
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Breaking ice for science: The legacy of Nansen and the research vessel Kronprins Haakon
"Arven etter Nansen" (The Nansen Legacy) is more than just a research project; it is a continuation of Norway's proud tradition of Arctic exploration and discovery. The project follows in the footsteps of Fridtjof Nansen and seeks to expand our understanding of the Arctic and its ecosystems.
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Norwegian spruce shall provide sustainable fodder
The research center Foods of Norway researches sustainable animal feed from Norwegian fir forests. Researchers associated with Norway's University of Environmental and Biosciences (NMBU) in Ås are working to increase food production while reducing the climate footprint. The solution is yeast based on Norwegian fir trees that can outcompete imported soy.
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Tiny magnets gave corona test in record time
When the corona pandemic hit, NTNU researchers Magnar Bjørås and Sulalit Bandyopadhyay developed a new and far more effective corona test in record time. Now the test is also sold abroad.
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Ugelstad spheres pioneered medicine and technology
Professor John Ugelstad was the first to manage to create microscopic spheres of identical size, so-called monodisperse spheres. These beads have gained great importance in medical diagnostics and treatment.
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HUGIN explores the depths of the ocean
The autonomous underwater vehicle HUGIN provides us with important information about conditions below the sea surface or on the seabed. This technology is of great importance for ensuring sustainable and safe utilisation of natural resources and operations in the sea.
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Norwegian georadar to Mars
The Rimfax georadar is one of the seven scientific instruments on the NASA rover "Perseverance," which landed on Mars in February 2021. The rover's task is to search for remnants of life and Rimfax will analyse the various geological layers in the ground to determine the best place to take samples.
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Norwegian company uses laser to kill salmon lice
The Norwegian company Stingray Marine Solutions AS has developed a system that uses laser to kill salmon lice.
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The world's largest floating wind power project
Hywind Tampen is a floating wind power project and will be the first in the world to power offshore oil and gas platforms.
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Ultrasound for cardiac examinations created a world-class Norwegian industry
The technology used to diagnose cardiovascular disease used by doctors and surgeons worldwide was developed by Norwegian researchers in Trondheim and further developed and manufactured by a Horten-based company, which subsequently became the world’s biggest company in ultrasound.
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Sense of location and the Moser research environment at NTNU
How do we find our way from one place to another, and how do we know where we are? There are connections in the brain that enable us to do this, and it has taken a very long time to understand something this essential.
