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Discovery at Umeå University awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Emmanuelle Charpentier has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation invests in infection medicine

The financial support is included in a national investment into Life Science.

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Physicist awarded EU fellowship to explore the role of light in future computing
Published: 2025-04-03

Ben John's research could lead to faster and more energy-efficient computing.

How quicklime production can be electrified without losing quality
Published: 2025-04-03

New research from the Industrial Doctoral school contributes to a greener steel industry.

More second homes in inland northern Sweden than previously thought
Published: 2025-04-02

For the first time, researchers have counted the actual number in inland northern Sweden.

Catalytic system turns biomass waste to renewable chemical stock
Published: 2025-04-02

Van Minh Dinh's doctoral thesis shows a new method to convert lignin into sustainable chemicals.

New study reveals how Omicron binds more strongly to human cells
Published: 2025-04-01

A new attachment point to the cell may affect the virus's infection, spread and disease symptoms.

The devastating impact of humans on biodiversity
Published: 2025-03-26

Umeå researcher part of study showing that more and more plant and animal species are disappearing worldwide.

Social Simulations Will Assist in the Policymaking Process
Published: 2025-03-25

Christian Kammler studies how social simulations help decision-makers understand their impact on people.

CIPHE—People's Interpretations Central in New Framework for Evaluating AI
Published: 2025-03-24

Anton Eklund he has developed an evaluation framework to support organizations in the evaluation of AI.

Gulf of Bothnia heading towards eutrophication
Published: 2025-03-19

The Gulf of Bothnia is getting eutrophied. This is shown by a study conducted at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre.

What is up Marie? – Success and challenges on the path to becoming a virus doctor
Published: 2025-03-17

Marie Peters identifies and characterizes cellular proteins that are important in flavivirus infections.

Groundbreaking Steel Project Develops Robust Steel with Lower CO2 Emissions
Published: 2025-03-14

The AUSNANITE Project aims to develop robust steel, cheaper and with Lower CO2 Emissions

High school students get a glimpse into the world of research
Published: 2025-03-13

This spring, nearly 140 high school students from natural science programs visit Umeå University.

Technological advancement can make cement production both more energy-efficient and sustainable
Published: 2025-03-13

Carbon capture reduces emissions and makes cement production more efficient, new thesis shows.

How plants adapt to the cold
Published: 2025-03-07

New thesis deepens understanding of plant resilience in cold climates.

Dynamic battle between Mars atmosphere and the solar wind
Published: 2025-03-06

Qi Zhang's research shows how the atmosphere on Mars has evolved over time and may look like in the future.