Blog Investigating algae in the Arctic with enabling technology The Arctic white winter wonderland. Ocean is covered by sea ice where seals and polar bears live. The landscape is mesmerizing. Although it is always cold here, this part of the planet is subjected to strong seasonal changes. The most dramatic being light. Blog Information, uncertainty, and cognitive biases: we’re all irrational in predictable ways Even while I was preparing for the field expedition to Svalbard, post-polar adventure and crashing back down to earth, other work carried on. In fact, while learning more about trust in big data for ocean decision-making, specifically the case of Calanus finmarchicus, I’ve talked to some interesting folks. Blog High temperature heat pumps will reduce CO2 emissions and lower energy use Some industries require temperatures of between 100 and 180 degrees. A high temperature heat pump is able to deliver this, so it has great commercial potential. Blog From cozy woodstove to sustainable and healthy woodstove technology Hopefully my PhD project will contribute to a sustainable woodstove future, where the impact on climate is mitigated and the air quality will be improved, which will improve people’s health and quality of life. Blog Home of the Northernmost magic My first expedition to Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, was about observing, absorbing, and participating in big data collection in action. The trip was months delayed due to the pandemic. And it was absolutely magic. Blog Battery testing: developing a new computational tool to reduce experiments Battery behavior is best studied through experiments. However, time-consuming cycling tests are required to ensure that a specific battery design will perform well over its entire life. I aim to develop a new computational tool for long-term battery testing. Blog Green energy: Hydraulic Machinery and Systems A post symposium summary of the 31st Symposium on Hydraulic Machinery and Systems (IAHR 2022) in Trondheim. Blog European plaice: a new food source in Norway? Sometimes you don’t have to look that far to find a healthy and delicious new food option. Blog You can actually see the atoms in 3D: Q&A with Paraskevas Kontis Paraskevas (Paris) Kontis joined NTNU in September 2021 as Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering. His work focuses on the relationship between materials’ properties and chemistry at the atomic level. Here, he speaks with NTNU Nano science writer Kelly Oakes about his current research and plans for the future.
