Norway is investing in green technology, but what happens when important materials are imported from countries such as South Africa, China and Russia? In the innovation project RecirkIrRu, researchers have worked with groundbreaking technology to recover iridium and ruthenium. The result is less need for mining, increased competitiveness for Norwegian industry and sustainable recycling of metals that are important for the green shift.
At a time when digital media has become an indispensable part of everyday life, we also see major challenges with excessive use of it. The Digitox research project has addressed the problem and contributed to greater awareness and more dialogue about digital disconnection in society.
With new AI-powered avatars, we can give child welfare staff better tools to train conversation skills and engage children in conversations. This can revolutionise the training of employees and improve the lives of vulnerable children.
The CIUS research centre, which is a centre for research-based innovation (SFI), uses ultrasound to detect heart defects in unborn children, monitor shipwrecks that leak mustard gas and to examine the health of farmed salmon. With the help of research and innovation, ultrasound technology can solve countless societal problems.
Thousands of Norwegian natural areas are being destroyed. Loss of biodiversity threatens both nature and human life. The ECoMAP and Ecogaps research projects will improve the way we manage and plan the use of land and water in Norway.
Students who have used the U-Say program have shown tendencies to choose more demanding science subjects and mathematics. This is a promising sign that the digital learning program is having a real effect.
Every year, 400 million tons of plastic are produced. 12 million tonnes of the plastic end up in the sea. Orkla and NHH's research project shows how research can give us less plastic, a cleaner environment and at the same time create new jobs.
With the use of artificial intelligence, the chairs from Flokk have become 200 grams lighter. This saves energy, reduces the use of materials and makes chairs cheaper in the store.
Digital development is happening fast, and artificial intelligence has become part of our everyday lives. To ensure that technology does not overtake us, the public sector can use research, development and continuous learning.
The Promenta Centre conducts research on the source of the good life. They are joined by 46 municipalities that work to promote good quality of life and mental health in the population.
Messages at time of print 12 October 2025, 09:12 CEST