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Innovation is our only tradition. www.liu.se/en
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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
4 days ago
Diamonds form slowly under enormous pressure in the Earth’s interior. By mimicking the process in a supercomputer Igor Abrikosov
@liu.se
has discovered a dozen new metastable crystalline materials. He now wants to gain an in-depth understanding of their properties
kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/...
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Using AI to find “new diamonds” – metastable materials | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Diamonds form slowly under enormous pressure in the Earth’s interior. By mimicking the process in a supercomputer, Igor Abrikosov has managed to discover a dozen new metastable crystalline materials. ...
https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/using-ai-find-new-diamonds-metastable-materials
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Wastewater treatment plants are leaking more than we thought. 💨 New research from LiU reveals that greenhouse gas emissions from Swedish treatment plants are up to 2.5x higher than previously estimated — and it took drones to uncover the truth. 🧪 👉
liu.se/en/news-item...
#EnvHum
10 days ago
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Tomorrow’s tech grows from today’s plants 🌱 Imagine bioelectronic devices inside living plants, controlling their processes. This isn’t sci-fi — it’s now. 🧪 Join
@elenist.bsky.social
live as she explores bioelectronics and biohybrid materials at 12:15 (CET). 📡 Live stream:
vimeo.com/event/5320248
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Plant bioelectronics and sustainable biohybrids
Plants are essential to our planet and life. Climate change and the growing population call for plants with increased tolerance to stress and for plants with higher…
https://vimeo.com/event/5320248
12 days ago
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What if the words in a bill decide its fate? 🗣️💬 New research from Linköping University shows how language can shape legislation — even in the halls of U.S. Congress. The choice of words isn’t just style; it’s power. Curious how linguistics influences lawmaking? 👉
liu.se/en/news-item...
#PoliSky
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Research reveals the link between language and lawmaking
New research from Linköping University shows that words in the U.S. Congress don’t just reflect politics – they predict it. Hendrik Erz reveals how speech and voting together shape American democracy.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/research-reveals-the-link-between-language-and-lawmaking
14 days ago
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How can AI help forensic science? A groundbreaking thesis from LiU shows how artificial intelligence can determine time of death with remarkable precision — and it just won an award! 🏆 Curious about the method and its impact on criminal investigations? 👉
liu.se/en/news-item...
#AcademicSky
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AI method for determining time of death is awarded prize
Jenny Arpe’s master’s thesis at LiU presents a new method for determining the time of death using AI. For this she has now been awarded a master of science in engineering thesis prize awarded in memor...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/ex-jobb-dar-ai-metod-faststaller-dodstidpunkt-prisas
18 days ago
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Men’s lifestyles may impact their grandchildren’s health⚕️ Our eating and smoking habits as well as health issues, can contribute to a biological memory that can be passed on to future children and even grandchildren, ackording to a review paper by LiU researchers. 🧪 👉
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27 days ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
about 1 month ago
Wallenberg Scholar Daniel Västfjäll is studying the emotional mechanisms behind human decision-making. The goal is to understand how our willingness to help can be made more effective on a larger scale
#research
#psychology
#decisionmaking
@liu.se
@danielvastfjall.bsky.social
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Exploring the role of emotions in decision making | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Emotions are a key driver when we choose to engage in issues such as peace or the environment. However, we do not always help where our efforts would have the greatest impact. Wallenberg Scholar Danie...
https://tinyurl.com/3wfcaxkp
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Linköping University
Karolinska Institutet
about 1 month ago
A study published in
@pnas.org
by Marie Wahren-Herlenius and colleagues at KI and
@liu.se
reveals that a gene associated with several rheumatic diseases affects how cells move, providing new insights into disease mechanisms and potential future therapies 🧪
#rheumatology
news.ki.se/gene-linked-...
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Her work on ultra-thin materials is reshaping how we think about surfaces and energy. 🧪 Now, materials scientist Johanna Rosén has been elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
@scienceacademyswe.bsky.social
✨ Curious how atoms can change the world? 👉
liu.se/en/news-item...
#AcademicSky
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Johanna Rosén elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Linköping professor Johanna Rosén has been elected as a new member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, KVA, in the class for engineering sciences. She is one of five new members.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/johanna-rosen-invald-i-kva
about 1 month ago
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Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. 🧪🫀 The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red blood cells breakdown. 👉
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about 1 month ago
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Linköping University
Forskning & Framsteg
about 2 months ago
Flygindustrin hoppas kunna spara pengar genom att ersätta andrepiloten med en AI. Men passagerarplan med bara en pilot gynnar varken ekonomi eller säkerhet. Det anser Carl Westin, pilot och forskare vid Linköpings universitet.
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”Passagerarplan med AI-pilot är en dålig idé” | Forskning & Framsteg
I dag sitter normalt två piloter i cockpit under kommersiella flygningar i större flygplan. Behövs det även i framtiden Med modern teknik och potentialen av …
https://fof.se/artikel/passagerarplan-med-ai-pilot-ar-en-dalig-ide/
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Plastic neurons? Yes, really. 🧠 LiU researchers have created artificial nerve cells that are smaller, smarter, and simpler – a breakthrough for neurotech, medtech, and robotics. 👉 Dive into the future of bioelectronics:
liu.se/en/news-item/nervceller-av-plast-blir-mer-avancerade-och-enklare
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about 2 months ago
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Ancient DNA, modern impact! 🌱 Researchers at LiU traced lentils in the Canary Islands back 2,000 years – and these hardy crops could help us tackle climate change today. 🔍
liu.se/en/news-item/ancient-crop-discovered-in-the-canary-islands-thanks-to-archaeological-dna
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about 2 months ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
about 2 months ago
Can you swear aloud at the office? Is it acceptable to talk during a movie? Pontus Strimling
@liu.se
is exploring social norms to predict which ones will prevail in the future.
#research
#sociology
#norms
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Predicting future social norms | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Can you swear aloud at the office? Is it acceptable to talk during a movie? Pontus Strimling is exploring social norms to predict which ones will prevail in the future.
https://tinyurl.com/35ctwd54
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Big moves at LiU! New Centres of Excellence are here to supercharge research in AI, life sciences & beyond. Collaboration, innovation, and impact – all in one place. Curious how these hubs will shape the future? 👉
liu.se/en/news-item/centres-of-xxcellence-strengthen-lius-research
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Centres of Excellence strengthen LiU’s research
The investment in four prominent research environments, Centres of Excellence, will ensure long-term development, improved quality and deeper collaboration for LiU.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/centres-of-xxcellence-strengthen-lius-research
about 2 months ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
2 months ago
Wallenberg Scholar Olle Inganäs
@liu.se
is developing materials for the
#batteries
of the future, based on raw materials from forests and oceans and readily available metals. The goal is the stationary storage of energy on a large scale
#science
#research
#sustainabilty
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Sustainable batteries for large-scale energy storage | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Wallenberg Scholar Olle Inganäs is developing materials for the batteries of the future, based on raw materials from forests and oceans and readily available metals. The goal is the stationary storage...
https://tinyurl.com/mv7vjn5r
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Cancer researcher Linda Bojmar at Linköping University has been awarded a Starting Grant from
@erc.europa.eu
to study how pancreatic
#cancer
spreads — and how treatment can be tailored to each patient.
#AcademicSky
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liu.se/en/news-item/erc-starting-grant-till-linda-bojmar
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ERC Starting Grant to Linda Bojmar
Linda Bojmar has been awarded just over SEK 16 million from the European Research Council, ERC. Her research aims to increase understanding of how pancreatic cancer spreads in the body and how treatme...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/erc-starting-grant-till-linda-bojmar
2 months ago
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Lonni Besançon, Assistant Professor at Linköping University, took a stand against flawed COVID-19 research during the pandemic. His data-driven investigations revealed serious issues in fast-tracked publications — including a now-retracted hydroxychloroquine study, writes
@nature.com
.
#AcademicSky
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The COVID-19 pandemic transformed this scientist into a research-integrity sleuth
Lonni Besançon has faced online abuse, threats and legal challenges. But he remains proud of his service to science and society.
https://nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01920-4
2 months ago
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LiU research: Less packaging can mean lower emissions – but only if we don’t start driving around to find the cheapest loose quinoa. Turns out, how we shop matters more than what’s wrapped. 👉
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Unpackaged food can reduce emissions
How do consumers respond to unpackaged food? And how can the producers and supermarkets design solutions that rely less on single-use packaging? These are some questions explored by PhD student Elena Jiménez Romanillos.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/mindre-utslapp-med-livsmedel-utan-forpackning
2 months ago
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ALADDIN project
3 months ago
New blog alert! 📣 We interviewed Lasse Jensen from @liu.se about his team’s role in the ALADDIN project. They transplant tumours from cancer patients into zebrafish embryos to study the effectiveness of nanobodies against them 🔬 Read more:
aladdin-project.eu/l...
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Linköping University and Region Östergötland are joining forces to accelerate research and innovation in AI and precision health. 🧪⚕️ The initiative strengthens Sweden’s position in data-driven healthcare and opens new doors for collaborations. 🔗
liu.se/en/news-item...
#AI
#HCI
#AcademicSky
3 months ago
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Linköping University
João Florêncio
3 months ago
Just scheduled the first two research seminars of the autumn at
@liu.se
’s Gender Studies. DM me if you’d like a link to join us online for either or both of them.
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The study was led from the Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology and Linköping University.
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3 months ago
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Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people. 🧪
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Snus cessation led to increased body weight and blood pressure
Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/successful-snus-cessation-led-to-increased-body-weight-and-blood-pressure
3 months ago
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Sweden’s radioactive nuclear waste will be stored in a sealed bedrock repository for 100,000 years. Researchers at Linköping University have come up with a proposal for how to keep the memory alive over generations. 🧪
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Highly radioactive nuclear waste – how to keep it from oblivion
Sweden’s radioactive nuclear waste will be stored in a sealed bedrock repository for 100,000 years. How can we ensure that it is not forgotten? Researchers at Linköping University have come up with a proposal.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/highly-radioactive-nuclear-waste-how-to-keep-it-from-oblivion
3 months ago
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Researchers made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women. Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome. 🧪
liu.se/en/news-item/...
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Shedding light on sex differences in human disease
Researchers made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women. Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/shedding-light-on-sex-differences-in-human-disease
4 months ago
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The electronics of the future can be made even smaller and more efficient by getting more memory cells to fit in less space. One way to achieve this is by adding the noble gas xenon when manufacturing digital memories.
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Better digital memories with the help of noble gases
The electronics of the future can be made even smaller and more efficient by getting more memory cells to fit in less space. One way to achieve this is by adding the noble gas xenon when manufacturing digital memories.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/battre-digitala-minnen-med-hjalp-av-adla-gaser
4 months ago
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Researchers at Linköping University have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study, published in Science Advances, lays foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with very high precision. 🧪
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Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes
Researchers at LiU have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with very high precision.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/enskild-cell-kan-kopplas-till-elektroder-av-plast
4 months ago
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As part of becoming Honorary Doctor of Technology, Jensen Huang founder and CEO of Nvidia, took the stage in Norrköping for an exclusive Fireside Chat in front of a packed audience. Watch the full video:
vimeo.com/1088050324
#AcademicSky
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Fireside Chat with honorary doctorate Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA
Jensen Huang has been awarded an honorary doctorate in technology at Linköping University for his groundbreaking contributions to the development of graphics…
https://vimeo.com/1088050324
4 months ago
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The new cybersecurity lab is a milestone in Linköping University´s investment in education in this field. The students should feel that "wow, it's possible to do something exciting here", said Vice-Rector Matts Karlsson at the inauguration. #EduSky
liu.se/en/news-item/...
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New cybersecurity lab at LiU
The new cybersecurity lab is a milestone in Linköping University´s investment in education in this field. The students should feel that "wow, it's possible to do something exciting here", said Vice-rector Matts Karlsson at the inauguration on 7 May.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/invigning-av-nytt-cybersakerhetslabb-vid-liu
5 months ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
5 months ago
@olafhartig.bsky.social
and his
#research
team have a vision that we should be able to bring together information that is currently scattered across the Web by integrating the info virtually so that each player retains control over their own information
#science
@liu.se
tinyurl.com/yssef6u3
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The key to smart information management | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Much of the information that businesses, public agencies or consumers need to access is currently in the hands of multiple players spread across the Internet. For various reasons, it is not always pos...
https://tinyurl.com/yssef6u3
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Linköping University
Bojmar's lab
5 months ago
We want to thank Cancerfonden (the Swedish Cancer Society) for supporting cancer research at
@liu.se
via.tt.se/pressmeddela...
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6 miljoner till cancerforskare vid LiU | Cancerfonden
Cancerfonden ger 6 miljoner kronor till cancerforskare vid Linköpings universitet. Forskningen vid LiU bidrar till framsteg inom tidig diagnostik och individanpassad behandling av cancer.
https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3843582/6-miljoner-till-cancerforskare-vid-liu?publisherId=3236459&lang=sv
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Can a garment made from smart textiles – perhaps a shirt that hugs you – relieve long-term pain? This is what researchers in neuroscience, materials science, pain research, textile science and biomechanics are seeking to find out in a new research project. 🧪
liu.se/en/news-item/...
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Pain relief through artificial touch in new research project
Can a garment made from smart textiles relieve long-term pain? This is what researchers in neuroscience, materials science, pain research, textile science and biomechanics are seeking to find out in a new interdisciplinary research project.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/pain-relief-through-artificial-touch-in-new-research-project
5 months ago
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A new study involving Linköping University reveals that up to 60% of the carbon dioxide and methane emitted from rivers and streams comes from ancient soil carbon — not just recently decayed plants, as previously thought. A new study published in
@nature.com
details the recent findings.
#reserach
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5 months ago
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Linköping University
Graham Minenor-Matheson
5 months ago
Wattup Space Nerds! Last LSSI space seminar of the season with Alicja Ostrowska of Chalmers in Sweden talking about Life and AI at NASA. DM me for Zoom link
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A big upgrading of the supercomputer Berzelius has been completed thanks to a donation from
@kawresearch.bsky.social
. Its doubled capacity enables researchers across Sweden to tackle challenges in areas as materials science, bioinformatics and machine learning.
liu.se/en/news-item...
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Stronger Berzelius ready for the research of the future
The latest upgrading of the supercomputer Berzelius at LiU has now been completed. Its doubled capacity enables researchers across Sweden to tackle current and future challenges in areas such as mater...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/starkare-berzelius-ar-redo-for-framtidens-forskning
5 months ago
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Linköping University
Claudio Cantù
5 months ago
This ⬇️ is the
@liu.se
crew
@kawresearch.bsky.social
@scilifelab.se
On its way to
#PALS2025
in superb Göteborg!
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Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and Professor Angela Woods (
@literarti.bsky.social
) praised their collaborations with Linköping University when they were conferred honorary doctorates at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
#AcademicSky
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Honorary doctors celebrated their collaborations with LiU
Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén and Professor Angela Woods praised their collaborations with Linköping University when they were conferred honorary doctorates at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/honorary-doctors-celebrated-their-collaborations-with-liu
5 months ago
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A study led by
@claudiocantu81.bsky.social
show how the protein TBX3, key in early development, resurfaces in aggressive cancers – making them harder to treat. New insights, new hope for targeted therapies. 🔗
liu.se/en/news-item...
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Mechanism in embryonic development makes cancer aggressive
Tumour cells in colorectal cancer exploit an important signalling pathway that normally controls embryo development. Researchers have now shown how a protein that controls limb development make colore...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/key-mechanism-in-embryo-development-makes-cancer-more-aggressive
6 months ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
6 months ago
Researchers
@liu.se
have taken a major step for controllable flat optics, with future applications such as video holograms, invisibility materials, and sensors, as well as in biomedical imaging
#research
supported by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
#science
#technology
tinyurl.com/2cwkcn2r
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Major step for flat and adjustable optics
By carefully placing nanostructures on a flat surface, researchers at LiU have significantly improved the performance of so-called optical metasurfaces in conductive plastics. This is a major step for...
https://tinyurl.com/2cwkcn2r
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Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. 🧠 The ion channel could be targeted with new drugs for certain genetic diseases.
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How molecules can ‘remember’ and contribute to memory
Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/how-molecules-can-remember-and-contribute-to-memory-and-learning
6 months ago
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Researchers followed people who successfully stopped using snus and found something surprising - both blood pressure and body weight increased. 🧪 The study is published in Harm Reduction Journal. 🔗
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6 months ago
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Linköping University
Durham University
6 months ago
Congratulations to
@literarti.bsky.social
from our
@durhamimh.bsky.social
for being chosen for an honorary doctorate from
@liu.se
. Hugely deserved!
tinyurl.com/2zuhzdre
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Global emissions of carbon dioxide from industry can be reduced by 5%. But that requires companies and policy makers to not solely focus on technological development. This is the conclusion of researchers, including from Linköping University, in the journal
@natcomms.nature.com
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#Climate
6 months ago
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Linköping University
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
6 months ago
Researchers
@liu.se
have developed a new type of pipette that can deliver ions to individual neurons without affecting the sensitive extracellular milieu
#research
supported by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
#science
#neurology
#brain
tinyurl.com/sjzkwfnk
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A pipette that can activate individual neurons
Researchers at LiU have developed a type of pipette that can deliver ions to individual neurons without affecting the sensitive extracellular milieu. The technique can provide important insights into ...
https://tinyurl.com/sjzkwfnk
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Today marks the grand opening of Linköping University’s brand-new Cybersecurity Lab! 🛡️ Step into a state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring two computer suites, a central control room, and a fully isolated server environment for hands‑on exercises. 👉
liu.se/en/research/...
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#AcademicSky
6 months ago
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It all starts at the drawing board. This applies also to waste of resources, environmental toxins and greenhouse gas emissions. That insight gave Professor Tomohiko Sakao the idea for a new study: to examine the minds of designers during the creative process.
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What goes on in a designer’s brain?
Professor Tomohiko Sakao believes that environmental impact starts at the drawing board. He is launching a study to understand how designers think during the creative phase.
https://liu.se/en/news-item/vad-ror-sig-i-huvudet-pa-en-designer-
6 months ago
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We are now entering LiU's birthday month! It was on 28 May 1975 that Linköping University was inaugurated. Here you will find everything about LiU's 50th anniversary celebrations:
liu.se/en/50
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LiU 50 Years
Once upon a time, Linköping University was just an idea. Today, we stand as living proof of what courage, curiosity and free thoughts can achieve. We celebrate that throughout 2025!
https://liu.se/en/50
6 months ago
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The risk of heavy rainfall and severe flooding increases with
#climate
change. In a new scientific article, researchers from Linköping University show how preventive work should not have to feel insurmountable.
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How property owners can work to prevent flooding
The risk of heavy rainfall and severe flooding increases with climate change. But property owners often underestimate their own responsibility. In a new scientific article, researchers from LiU show ...
https://liu.se/en/news-item/how-property-owners-can-work-to-prevent-flooding
6 months ago
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Gustaf Hendeby conducts research in signal processing and sensor fusion. His research can be used in both civilian and military applications, and Linköping University now wants to strengthen its position in defence research. 👉
liu.se/en/news-item...
🧪#tech
#AcademicSky
6 months ago
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