A desire to understand how things work He creates laser pulses that are stronger than the sun and thinks researchers should have more stability in their work. The Department of Physics’ new…
Busy times for pollen expert These are busy times for researcher Åslög Dahl. As a pollen expert, the high season brings a deluge of enquiries from the media and the…
Fun with physics Fysiklek, a new interactive learning environment, was unveiled in January. Here, younger children can learn more about the magical world of physics.
Five questions for… ... Malin Möller, completing her final year of a master’s programme in molecular biology and a master’s thesis at AstraZeneca.
The secrets of the DNA molecule Suddenly, it happens. In a long-term research project, a breakthrough suddenly occurs or chance plays into the hands of the researchers. A new crucial discovery…
Growing for a sustainable future We know that the climate is changing and the world’s population is growing. One of the challenges for the future therefore involves producing enough food…
“I really feel that I am doing something useful and contributing to the research.” Meet molecular Biologist Angelica Johansson who in her job as an In Vivo Laboratory Engineer helps develop new pharmaceuticals for treating Parkinson’s disease.
From snow and ice to soil and plants Mats Björkman received his doctorate in snow chemistry, but as a permafrost researcher, he has continued in considerably darker shades. As a Marie Curie research…
For equal opportunities A network that can provide role models, facts and support – that was the goal when Anne Farewell and some friends started an association for…
What happens to the climate if the ocean’s forests disappear? Eutrophication, trawling, big storms and a warmer ocean. There are various factors that threaten the seagrass beds outside East Africa’s coast. “If the seagrass beds…
New policy recommendations for managing invasive fish Stocking of salmon outside their natural habitat should be avoided. That sounds obvious, but the fact is that in Europe it’s common to stock fish…
Earth’s species disappearing at an ever-increasing rate A third of all species have disappeared from the American continent since the first Europeans arrived. And one in four species in Europe is losing…
Plastics and chemicals – how much can we tolerate? Researchers are unanimous: the biggest threat when it comes to microplastics and chemicals is a lack of knowledge. There is no overview of all chemical…
Nordic collaboration in the master’s programme on biodiversity Through the Nordic master’s programme known as NABIS, students acquire extensive knowledge about species and systematics. “Human beings are completely dependent on what nature can…
New methods provide future environmental gains Fast, reproducible and large-scale. The company eDNA Solutions AB develops technologies to analyse large amounts of environmental data. “It is exciting to contribute to the…
Speaking of Nobel The biggest scientific event of the year is undoubtedly the awarding of Nobel Prizes. Three researchers from the Faculty of Natural Sciences met at Ågrenska…
Being a geologist has become a way of life It is easy to become infected. With enthusiasm. The joy of storytelling. Kindness. To be overwhelmed by such an extensive knowledge of geology. Harder to…
Arsenic – a hidden threat in food More than 100 million people may be poisoned by arsenic, a toxic metal that can cause cancer as well as Alzheimer’s. Researcher Markus Tamas has…
‘That is why I have started a whole new field of research’ After 15 years abroad at some of the world's most prestigious universities, Johanna Höög has returned to Sweden. Now she is starting a whole new…
Gothenburg summit meeting for biodiversity Thirteen partners have joined forces with the University of Gothenburg as hosts for a programme to promote biodiversity. ‘Biodiversity is essential for our survival on…
“There ought to be an 18th goal zero population growth” More conflicts, environmental degradation and starvation.This is the risk if the world’s population continues to increase as the United Nations predicts in this year’s forecast,…
Latest Book Tips A major aspect of a researcher’s work involves publishing the results of scientific work. Some researchers work to document the knowledge needed for the restoration…
Nine out of 10 science graduates satisfied with their education Nine out of 10 are satisfied with their Bachelor’s education, according to a survey among recent science student graduates. To a great extent, they also…
Allow the city to become green? An increasingly urbanised world places higher demands on how we build our cities, including how green areas are planned and integrated effectively into physical urban…
Is there anybody out there? Almost 25 years have passed since the discovery of the first exoplanet – that is, a planet outside our solar system. Today, we know of…
The mystery of tree rings There are about three trillion trees on Earth, and for researchers in the field of dendrochronology, they harbour invaluable information.
Forty years since the Tuve landslide The time was 4:04 PM when the ground in Tuve suddenly started moving. Five minutes later 65 houses had been destroyed and nine people had…
Five questions for… ...Jennie Olsson, a student in the first year of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, who will be on a placement at NASA.
Having a mania for birds A birdwatching trend is sweeping Sweden. But birds are not just fascinating to watch. Researchers Angela Pauliny and Donald Blomqvist are also using them to…
European researchers gathered to discuss the origin of planets Some 30 researchers from throughout Europe attended the Origins of Habitable Planets programme arranged by the Gothenburg Centre for Advanced Studies in Science (GoCAS). The…
Basic research at the centre It’s often said that without curiosity-driven basic research, we wouldn’t have a Nobel Prize. Among those committed to basic research are researchers in the centre…
Our eye on outer space Suddenly, it happens. In a long-term research project, a breakthrough suddenly occurs or chance plays into the hands of the researchers. A new crucial discovery…
She maps from above with new tools Geoscientist Heather Reese studies the Earth’s surface. A year ago she acquired a new tool for her toolbox. “That’s when I began using drones. And…
The 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics ’for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and the topological phases of matter’
The 2016 Nobel Prize in chemistry This year’s Nobel Laureates in chemistry have developed molecules whose movements can be controlled and that can perform a task when power is supplied. Simply…
Professional education for physics teachers This autumn a new professional development course for physics teachers began. To make it easier for teachers to take the course, it is divided into…
Received a doctorate at the same time as Evert Taube He became a doctor of chemistry when Evert Taube was awarded an honorary doctorate. Bo Lamm is the jubilee doctor who 50 years ago was…
Working under a theme encourages an interdisciplinary approach and collaboration Why is there such a great variety of species in tropical countries compared to the rest of the world? What role can museums and herbaria…
Nearing the goal Nearly four years ago Loujain Elias left her native Syria for an uncertain life in Sweden. She was then halfway through her education to be…
