Theme: Smart society

What do we know about the risks of new nanomaterials?

As we become increasingly better at designing and producing different nanomaterials, the question of how this affects our environment and our health arises. What are the risks of, for instance, nanofibre ‘dust’ in connection with the production of new materials and products? Nanoparticles are invisible to the naked eye, but...

New technology discovers harmful plaque in blood vessels

“The most common cause of death and the most disabling illness worldwide is plaque in the blood vessels which, if they rupture, can lead to a heart attack or a stroke”, says Isabel Gonçalves, Professor in cardiologist at the Clinical Research Centre in Malmö. “However, today there is really only...

Pipes about expire

New research helps pipe owners intervene before the damage is done. When you turn on the tap, you expect to see clean good water. Many of us take for granted that water and heating will be available at a reasonable price. While there are plenty of methods for detecting leaks,...

Hunting for the gold of the forest

Researchers at Lund University want to increase the value of our forests by finding new, more valuable areas of application for the substance of lignin. The forestry industry is facing major challenges as the raw materials of the forest are less and less in demand within parts of the traditional...