the 30-year-old defenseman joins Linköping HC instead dieBildmanufaktur.ch Theodor Lennström has agreed to a three-year contract with the SHL team " There were several factors that played into the fact that it became LHC: on the private level I feel above all that something exciting is going on in Linköping and I really want to be part of that journey," Theodor Lennström said about his decision to join LHC Lennström was rumored to return to Färejstad, the team he had played for before joining Genève-Servette HC in 2023 the defender recorded four goals and 19 assists in 41 games for the Grenats image: Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden aches or pain that sometimes radiates down to the legs – most backs protest at least at once in a lifetime researchers at Linköping University in Sweden and physiotherapists in healthcare have developed a model of care “BetterBack (BättreRygg)” which has now attracted international attention Is it so bad that you are thinking about seeking help occurs at any age and is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical treatment It can be reassuring to know that this is usually a benign condition and then the problems reoccur after you have done something that has affected your back negatively “Very few people with back problems have a serious illness It’s usually said that in 80–90 per cent of cases you can’t find an exact structure in the back that hurts but the person has what’s called non-specific back problems,” says Karin Schröder physiotherapist and associate professor at the Department of Health it is common for the affected person to be limited in their movements The pain causes many people to be afraid to move “There’s a lot of concern linked to back problems and pain so it’s important for us to be able to explain that it’s benign and that it’s not good to just stay in bed,” says Karin Schröder she and her colleagues focus on how the person is affected by their back problems and how the symptoms can be managed “We treat restrictions in mobility with adapted movement,” says Allan Abbott physiotherapist and professor of physiotherapy at HMV intensive efforts have been made in Östergötland to develop a physiotherapy care programme for back problems Rehabilitation care managers in Region Östergötland saw a need for a joint approach in the treatment of low back problems and in ensuring evidence-based care was one of those who took on the challenge of developing a research plan for the care programme that was named BetterBack they were joined by another professor of physiotherapy The researchers believe that an important factor behind the success of the programme is that physiotherapists within the healthcare system’s rehabilitation organisation have been involved throughout the development and implementation of the programme “It’s very important that those who will use the research in their clinical work are involved from the start and are committed to designing implementing and evaluating the care programme,” says Allan Abbott The support from managers has also been crucial They were the ones who came up with the idea and the managers of the various operational units have supported the work all the way The work resulted in evidence-based recommendations for how primary care should take care of patients with low back pain a training programme with exercises that are easy to use and can be adapted to the user’s abilities Since those suffering from back pain also often seek information about their condition and what they can do BetterBack includes a brochure and an educational initiative it was important that the education would not only consist of healthcare professionals giving lectures but also include discussions where patients can talk about what pain is and how to manage their own back problems The idea is to provide a toolbox that patients can use when their back feels worse and allowing them to find an optimal level of activity,” says Karin Schröder Many people might think that back pain is simply about muscles joints and vertebrae – the biological machinery the individual’s experience of their condition and depression part of the model of care involves the treating physiotherapist broadening their perspective to consider the whole picture of the patients’ well-being the work has resulted in eight research articles and two doctoral theses Studies by the LiU researchers have shown that patients treated by physiotherapists following the model of care recommendations experience reduced symptoms and an improved quality of life a group of Portuguese researchers reviewed the research evidence for various care programmes for low back pain BetterBack is the only programme in the world that has been evaluated in a structured way in research studies based on effects at the caregiver and that the strategies for introducing the care programme were based on accepted strategies and theories BetterBack is also an important part of the national care process for low back problems that has been developed recently and is now being introduced in healthcare across the country “BetterBack is a cornerstone of the national care process which makes it clear that in the case of low back pain treatments based on movement should be exhausted before medication or surgery,” says Allan Abbott who has chaired the national working group that has developed the care process He thinks that a major advantage of using activity and movement to treat problems that limit the individual's movements is that the person does not become dependent on the health care system it’s very rewarding to see people gaining an increased ability to handle their own conditions so that they can then use them independently,” says Allan Abbott it’s important that patients can manage their own conditions as back pain often recurs throughout life.” are not 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Management Innovations for Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Groups Hosted by Robert Michel Further research could eventually lead to clinical laboratory biomarkers and screening tests to identify infants whose gut bacteria may predispose them to neurodevelopment disorders later in life “Analyzing over 16,000 children from the ABIS study, researchers identified significant biomarkers in cord blood and stool samples that correlate with future diagnoses of these disorders,” Neuroscience News reported This study adds evidence to the growing theory that every individual’s microbiome has much to do with his/her state of health and specific health conditions The scientists published their findings in the journal Cell titled, “Infant Microbes and Metabolites Point to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders.” “We can see in the study that there are clear differences in the intestinal flora already during the first year of life between those who develop autism or ADHD and those who don’t,” said pediatrician and study co-author Johnny Ludvigsson Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at Linköping University Clinical laboratory scientists and microbiologists who work with gut microbiota will find these observations intriguing the researchers analyzed the health records of 16,440 children born between 1997 and 1999 who participated in the ABIS study The subjects were a close representation of the general Swedish population and were followed from birth into their twenties.  Research showed that 1,197 of the 16,440 children (7.28%) had been diagnosed with either autism “The remarkable aspect of the work is that these biomarkers are found at birth in cord blood or in the child’s stool at one year of age over a decade prior to the diagnosis,” said Eric Triplett, PhD Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at UFL and a co-leader of the study The investigation found that children who had numerous ear infections during the first year of life were more prone to receiving a diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder later in life The scientists surmised that it was not the infections that caused the issues it was that repeated antibiotic treatments had disturbed the balance of healthy gut bacteria “But perhaps overuse can be detrimental to the microbiome their microbiome might not recover as readily.” we saw deficits in these bacteria in children who later received a developmental neurological diagnosis.” Environmental/Behavioral Findings of the ABIS Study Through the analysis of toxins present in study participants’ cord blood the researchers confirmed that risk of developing an ND increases when babies are exposed to parents who smoke The scientists also found that breastfeeding offers a protective effect against NDs More research is needed to determine whether gut flora in infants can have an effect on developing NDs later in life and it is not yet known if similar findings will be detected in other populations the findings that many biomarkers for NDs can be observed in infancy may enable scientists to create clinical laboratory screening protocols and innovative treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders.  Further research and studies linking certain microbiome factors to specific health conditions will create opportunities for microbiologists and clinical laboratories as well to perform diagnostic testing that identifies if a patient—in this case a newborn or infant—has a microbiome that will lead to immediate or later neurological health conditions Autism and ADHD Are Linked to Disturbed Gut Flora Very Early in Life Early Gut Flora Imbalance May Predict Autism and ADHD Disturbed Gut Flora in Early Years Linked to Autism Infant Microbes and Metabolites Point to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders All Babies in Southeast Sweden (ABIS) – ABIS-II. A Prospective Cohort Study of the Aetiology of Obesity, Diabetes and Other Diseases. UF and Swedish Researchers Connect Childhood Microbiome with Development of Autism, ADHD Volume 12 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2024.1443974 This article is part of the Research TopicEnergy Management, Energy Efficiency Policies, and Energy System StudiesView all 7 articles Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies have emerged as a promising solution to address climate change and meet global climate goals despite the importance of DAC in designing carbon-negative buildings there is a lack of research focusing on the energy and cost aspects in building ventilation systems The objective of this research is to investigate the CO2 capture potential and economic viability of integrating small-scale DAC into a building ventilation system integrated within a gym space A gym space located in the city of Linköping the study investigates the CO2 capture potential across a portfolio of gym spaces corresponding to an area of 24,760 m2 The results show that the CO2 capture potential varies between 54 kg/day and 83 kg/day for the investigated gym space the total CO2 capture potential is between 588 ton CO2/year and 750 ton CO2/year for the portfolio of gym spaces The results also demonstrate that regenerating the sorbent during non-operating hours is more energy-efficient and economically advantageous compared to performing four complete regeneration cycles during operating hours Based on a sorbent capture potential of 0.2 mmol/g and 2.0 mmol/g the break-even price for energy is 0.25–0.53 SEK/kWh the only economically viable solution corresponds to sorbent capture potential 2.0 mmol/g and utilizing low-grade heat for the generation process resulting in a total cost of 663 SEK/ton CO2 • This research studies the CO2 capture potential and economic viability of integrating small-scale DAC into a building ventilation system integrated within a gym space • The study also investigates the CO2 capture potential across a portfolio of gym spaces corresponding to an area of 24,760 m2 • The total CO2 capture potential is between 588 ton CO2/year and 750 ton CO2/year • The break-even price for energy is 0.25–0.53 SEK/kWh this constitutes an important step in the quest for designing negative carbon buildings from a lifecycle standpoint The aim of this paper is to investigate the CO2 capture potential and economic viability of integrating small-scale DAC into a building ventilation system integrated within a gym space This research also studies the effects on economic viability when utilizing electric heat or low-grade heat for the regeneration process the study explores the CO2 capture potential across a portfolio of gym spaces The aim is achieved by investigating relevant literature the extrapolation is performed considering a total of 20 gym spaces in the city of Linköping This research consists of four steps, as shown in Figure 1 data for energy use related to the ventilation system is collected The collected data includes information provided by the operators of the ventilation system direct measurements from the ventilation unit and data from literature related to DAC technology This comprehensive data set allows for numerically analyzing the CO2 capture potential of integrating a DAC unit into the ventilation system Step 2 consists of numerical analysis related to the performance of the DAC unit the findings from the numerical analysis are extrapolated to investigate the CO2 capture potential in a portfolio of gym spaces the numerical analysis of the ventilation system enables the interpretation and analysis of energy and economic figures The measuring instrument was positioned in the exhaust air The measurements were conducted over a 4-day period with varying occupancy levels The property owner of the studied gym space supplied data on the occupancy levels during the measurement period The collected data from the 4-day period was utilized to generate hourly average CO2 levels representative of the occupant levels during operational hours over a single day these measurements facilitated a deeper understanding of the ventilation system’s performance under varying loads and CO2 concentrations which enables a more thorough analysis of the integration of DAC technology into the system Relevant literature within the field was used to obtain data concerning energy demand per cycle and sorbent capacity in DAC technology during different conditions (Wurzbacher et al., 2011; Wurzbacher et al., 2012) it was not feasible to conduct experiments on an implemented DAC device in the ventilation system itself It should be noted that the data collected from the literature played a crucial role in evaluating the performance and feasibility of integrating a DAC device into the building ventilation system along with data on the ventilation system and the on-site measurements served as the foundation for the numerical analysis conducted in Step 2 of this research Ads(t) = the amount of CO2 adsorbed (ppm) during the time t Discharge = CO2 concentration of the discharge air (ppm) that will enter to the DAC unit and Hef = a factor that takes into account the moisture effect of the air This is one at a temperature of 20°C and 50% relative humidity ratio Figure 0.4435 denotes the sorbent’s deficiency factor as it captures and adsorbs CO2 Using Equation 1 until the sorbent reaches its capacity, the amount of CO2 adsorbed can be calculated according to Equation 2 which enables predictions of the CO2 concentration in the exhaust air from the ventilation system to the atmosphere after the DAC system and the CO2 capture potential of the ventilation system Moreover, the CO2 concentration in the discharge air as a function of time, CO2,Discharge t, was calculated using the mass balance equation for a studied building during the occupancy period, as shown in Equation 3 where V = volume of the studied building (m3), CO2,Discharget = CO2 concentration in the discharge air (ppm), G = CO2 generation due to occupants (ppm), CO2,o = CO2 concentration outdoors (ppm), Q = volume flow rate (m3/h). Integration of Equation 3, will predict the level of CO2 concentration in the discharge air as a function of time, as shown in Equation 4 It is important to mentioned that CO2,O0 = CO2 concentration indoors at time 0, and n = Q/V corresponds to the air change rate. Using data from the CO2 measurements and Equation 4 for predictions of the amount of possible CO2 adsorbed, the CO2 concentration of the exhaust air from the DAC device, CO2,Exhaust DAC t, can be described following Equation 5 Thereafter, the total amount of CO2 captured, in kg, can be calculated using the Ideal Gas Law, as shown in Equation 6 where ρ = gas density (g/L) it is important to note that the integration of a DAC unit to the current system will increase the pressure This is included in the numerical analysis related to the performance of the DAC unit A schematic of the CO2 flows in the numerical analysis can be seen in Figure 2 The CO2 flows are differentiated based on the outdoor CO2 the CO2 concentration in the discharge air and the CO2 concentration in the exhaust air after passing through the DAC device before it enters the atmosphere There is a rather large variation in areas ranging from 425 m2 to 3,040 m2 The total area in the studied gym spaces is 24,760 m2 with an average area of 1,098 m2 per gym Areas (m2) of the 20 investigated gym spaces in ascending order The numerical analysis in Step 2 and the extrapolation of findings in Step 3 allow for the interpretation and analysis of energy use and economic performance related to the ventilation system This enables a comprehensive understanding of the performance of implementing DAC into ventilation systems both in the studied gym space and in the other gym spaces analyzed in Step 3 The object of study in this research is a ventilation system unit in a gym space located in central Linköping, Sweden, with a volume of 3,000 m3 and an area of 1,000 m2. The ventilation system consists of a heat exchanger, two filters, two pumps, a valve as well as gauges to measure the airflow, temperatures, and pressures in the system. To the left in Figure 4 a photo of the ventilation system can be seen the CO2 generation from occupants during operational hours (05.00–22.00) is shown The CO2 generation is based on the average from measurements taken over a period of 4 days by subtracting the  CO2,Discharge with the CO2,o it can be observed that the CO2 generation levels from occupants are close to 0 at the beginning and end of the operational hours with a peak of approximately 160 ppm at 18:00 (A) The ventilation system unit in the studied gym space and (B) the generation of CO2 from occupants during operational hours which is predicted by subtracting the  CO2,Discharge with the CO2,o Figure 5 visualizes a flow chart of the ventilation system including the positioning of the heat exchanger the supply air passes through a heating battery and a cooling unit This is in order to adjust the temperature of the supply air to achieve the desired temperature of 17°C inside the gym space Flow chart of the ventilation system unit in the gym space Table 1 presents generic values measured from the gauges shown in Figure 5 The system operates with a constant airflow of 3,000 m3/h for the supply air while the exhaust air maintains a constant airflow of 2,740 m3/h The discrepancy in airflow between the supply and exhaust air is due to system instability which is caused by leakages in both the system and the gym space Considering the baseline operating conditions the total power consumption of the system is 3,408 W The supply air fan consumes 1,788 W and the exhaust air fan requires 1,620 W Data related to the gym space and ventilation unit which results in a CO2 capture potential of 54 kg the average decrease in CO2 concentration after the DAC unit is 271 ppm in Case 1 Measured  CO2,Discharge (blue line) and numerically predicted CO2,Exhaust DAC  (orange line) in Cases 1 and 2 Energy use (kWh/tC02) for Cases 1 and 2 differentiated on thermal and mechanical energy use and additional fan energy due to the DAC unit For Case 1 with a capture potential of 2.0 mmol/g the amount of sorbent required is 978 kg It is important to highlight that the required sorbent volume can create problems due to space restrictions within the ventilation system it is crucial to choose the most suitable sorbent with the highest CO2 capture potential as a higher capture potential reduces the amount of sorbent needed The results related to the economic analysis are based on price of 1,000 SEK per ton CO2 according to Section 3.2. Table 3 shows the break-even prices for energy in Cases 1 and 2 considering a capture potential of the sorbent of 0.2 mmol/g and 2.0 mmol/g The highest break-even price for energy corresponds to 0.53 SEK/kWh (Case 1 with a sorbent capture potential of 2.0 mmol/g) and the lowest 0.25 SEK/kWh (Case 2 with a sorbent capture potential of 0.2 mmol/g) It should be noted that the costs for running the fans are included in the calculations Break-even prices for energy in Cases 1 and 2 Based on the CO2 capture potential from Case 1, which has a higher break-even price for energy compared to Case 2, Table 4 shows the cost per ton CO2 captured while either using low-grade heat or electricity in the regeneration process The cost varies between 663 and 3,943 SEK/ton C02 the only economically viable scenario corresponds to utilizing low-grade heat and a sorbent capture potential of 2.0 mmol/g Electric heat cost and low-grade heat cost per ton C02 captured assuming that the CO2 capture potential is proportional to the gym area the potential varies between 12.9 ton CO2/year and 92.1 ton CO2/year The corresponding figures for Case 2 are 8.4–60.0 CO2/year The total CO2 capture potential in Case 1 is 750 ton CO2/year and in Case 2 it amounts to 588 ton CO2/year This offsets the CO2 emissions from 994 to 647 cars from 2022 in Sweden considering the average annual emissions of an individual in Sweden (≈3.4 tons of CO2 per year) a DAC unit has the potential to compensate for the CO2 emissions of 221 individuals in Case 1 and 144 individuals in Case 2 It should be noted that this potential is solely based on 20 major gym spaces in Linköping If applied to gym spaces or other public buildings DAC can play a crucial role in achieving a climate-neutral building stock Figure 7. Areas (m2) of the investigated gym spaces and their annual CO2 capture potential, quantitative analysis in Section 2.2 and the extrapolation approach described in Section 2.3 with the assumption that the CO2 capture potential is proportional to the gym area The results show that the CO2 capture potential varies between 54 kg CO2/day and 83 kg CO2/day which corresponds to 19.7–30.3 ton CO2/year When considering the 20 investigated gym spaces in the city of Linköping corresponding to an area of 24,760 m2 the total CO2 capture potential is between 588 ton CO2/year and 750 ton CO2/year this compensates the CO2 emissions from 994 to 647 cars from 2022 in Sweden it is important to highlight the impact from CO2 and energy prices on the profitability of the DAC technology CO2 prices can fluctuate significantly depending on a number of factors such as global economic conditions and market supply and demand The considered energy prices in this research are based on local energy prices The electricity prices fluctuate depending on electricity price area and the cost for heat varies depending on the local energy utility together with system performance of the DAC unit Even though the investment cost for the DAC unit is not considered in the presented research it is important to be aware of its impact on profitability aspects The break-even price for energy is 0.25–0.53 SEK/kWh based on the assumptions used the sole economically viable solution in this study corresponds to sorbent capture potential 2.0 mmol/g and utilizing low-grade heat for the generation process which results in a total cost of 663 SEK/ton CO2 Concerning the replicability of the results to other case studies the authors would like to point out that it is difficult to generalize the performance of the studied DAC system This is due to the fact that sorbent capture potential can vary significantly as well as local energy prices for electricity and heat the price for low-grade heat is lower compared to electricity in the city of Linköping the utilization of low-grade heat is the most financially viable option it is important to acknowledge that variations in electricity prices could significantly impact the outcome of this research Lower electricity prices may lead to different conclusions and impact the overall economic viability of the studied cases The datasets presented in this article are not readily available because only the presented data is available, due to restrictions from the owner of the gym space. 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thousands of years Spent nuclear fuel — radioactive waste from energy production that poses risks invisible to human senses Researchers at Linköping University have tackled an unprecedented challenge: designing a communication system that could potentially span 100,000 years to warn future generations about this hazardous underground site “We’re trying to do something that no one has ever done before The person who eventually reads this might not even be human but perhaps a kind of AI or something else,” says postdoctoral fellow Thomas Keating who led the research project alongside Professor Anna Storm at the Department of Thematic Studies Their solution is a 42-page document called the Key Information File (KIF) — a bright yellow oblong guide containing critical information about the nuclear waste repository which resulted from three years of research The KIF represents more than just technical documentation It’s been designed as an artifact meant to endure and engage readers across generations featuring professional illustrations and even mysterious coded messages on its cover intended to spark curiosity This approach reflects a fundamental concern: how do you communicate danger across time spans that exceed recorded human history Swedish authorities face unique challenges in managing nuclear waste While the repository is designed to be sealed and theoretically inaccessible the researchers acknowledge that “accidental or intentional intrusion technological failure or existential societal change cannot be ruled out,” making it crucial to preserve knowledge about what lies beneath The initiative comes as several European countries develop final disposal solutions for nuclear waste France and Switzerland are working on similar documentation projects for their repositories the researchers have built renewal mechanisms into their design The KIF explicitly tasks future generations with updating the information and transferring it to new storage media when necessary REnew) — encouraging readers to actively participate in preserving and renewing the knowledge rather than merely receiving it passively “Perhaps we need a whole new research area for this type of memory study This could be something for the universities to develop in the future,” Keating suggests noting that very few people in the nuclear industry currently focus on long-term memory preservation While the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) financed the research the question of long-term responsibility remains open Keating notes that SKB “does not want formal responsibility but is willing to contribute in some form,” partly because the company isn’t expected to exist beyond the repository’s completion The researchers propose updating the document every decade though it remains unclear who will oversee this process in Sweden The document has undergone extensive review “in scientific seminars and in workshops with representatives of clients nationally and internationally,” according to the report Plans are already in place to preserve the Key Information File in The Swedish National Archives it will become part of the Memory of Mankind an archiving project founded in Austria in 2012 to preserve humanity’s knowledge on durable materials “So it will be printed on ceramic tablets and placed in an old salt mine in a mountain in Austria,” Keating explains This ceramic preservation echoes ancient methods of record-keeping bringing the project full circle — using lessons from humanity’s past to protect its future The repository itself represents a sobering responsibility The document plainly states that it contains “materials that are dangerous to humans and other living organisms” because “they are radioactive and radioactivity is not possible to detect with human senses.” What makes this communication challenge particularly daunting is that modern humans have never successfully preserved specific information for anywhere near the timespan required The oldest known written records date back roughly 5,000 years — just 5% of the 100,000 years the nuclear waste will remain hazardous The researchers’ work highlights a growing recognition that nuclear energy’s legacy extends far beyond current regulatory frameworks and institutional lifespans As countries worldwide continue developing nuclear power programs the question of how to communicate with the distant future becomes increasingly relevant While technical solutions focus on containing the physical waste this project addresses the equally important human element — ensuring that knowledge itself doesn’t decay alongside the radioactive materials As January temperatures hover near freezing in Linköping Keating and Storm’s work reminds us that some responsibilities extend far beyond our lifetimes and humility in the face of time’s vastness titled “Essential Information on the Spent Nuclear Fuel Repository in Forsmark Sweden,” was published in December 2024 through Linköping University Electronic Press Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : d548a0ef-77fc-43de-9529-c973c869 Cosmos » News Swedish researchers have invented a fully-recyclable perovskite solar cell that may provide a solution to the growing problem of solar panel waste Linköping University researchersmay have a solution — fully recyclable perovskite solar cells transparent and inexpensive — who needs aluminium frames when your PVs are stuck to your windows “There is currently no efficient technology to deal with the waste of silicon panels That’s why old solar panels end up in the landfill,” says coauthor Chemistry and Biology (IFM) at Linköping University (LiU) “Huge mountains of electronic waste that you can’t do anything with.” But perovskite PVs are not yet produced at scale “We need to take recycling into consideration when developing emerging solar cell technologies,” says Professor Feng Gao maybe we shouldn’t put them on the market at all.”  adds: “There are many companies that want to get perovskite solar cells [PSCs] on the market right now we’ve developed a method where all parts can be reused in a new perovskite solar cell without compromising performance.”  “We can recycle everything – covering glasses perovskite layers and also the charge transport layer,” says Xiao The team’s solvent of choice for breaking down PSCs Water — not the more commonly-used ‘dimethylformamide’ (DMF) a carcinogenic chemical also found in paint solvents And they can recover high-quality perovskites from the water solution Lifespan is 30 years for a silicon PV — a small fraction of that for perovskites so recyclability and environmental friendliness are important The researchers see their recyclable perovskite innovation as slotting into the energy production mix using existing infrastructure and supply chains.  The research is published in Nature this week Catena is building a new facility for San Sac at one of Catena’s existing properties in Linköping involving an investment of approximately SEK 127 million The new logistics facility is being built on an existing site with development rights at Catena’s Mappen 4 property which is located just east of Linköping and has nearby access to the E4 motorway The building will be just over 9,800 m² in size and certified in accordance with BREEAM Excellent A 10-year lease has been signed by San Sac a supplier of equipment systems for waste sorting and management The company is a subsidiary of the international operator Sulo ‘San Sac is a very interesting company that is engaged in critical societal operations and we’re happy to be able to meet their need for additional logistics space by utilising an existing property,’ says Adam Ekdahl ‘San Sac has been performing excellently for quite some time we have an urgent need for new office premises in Linköping and Catena has shown great flexibility and has proposed an attractive solution that will facilitate our continued expansion,’ explains Stefan Danesand San Sac is planning to move into the new premises in March 2026 Upon completion of the construction project some 13,500 m² in development rights will still be available at the property The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students These can help extremely introverted pupils or students experiencing mental health challenges the Swedish city of Linköping was awarded the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital) for its commendable efforts to address social and sustainability changes by trying out creative ideas and development Despite not being globally known as Stockholm or Gothenburg this modest-sized city of 250,000 inhabitants became the first Swedish holder of the title thanks to its strong tradition of innovation and collaboration between the public sector Here's a great example of an innovative technology that has been applied for three years now in the Linköping primary schools as a way to curb a common problem there – absenteeism The municipality purchased and supplied the schools with AV1 robots to help students with problematic high-school absences but also children and young people with physical illnesses or mental health difficulties The robots (seen in the pic) serve as a stand-in for the students allowing them to be present in the classroom to observe the lesson and to communicate without having to leave their homes This gives them the chance not to miss out and fall behind in their learning process while also dealing with the specific personal issues that prevent them from socializing The AV1 robots thus work as avatars for the missing student They are equipped with digital eye expressions controlled by the student to express his emotions and they light up in green when the student wants to ask a question or in blue when he or she is simply listening and watching Regarding concerns of privacy in the classroom the feed provided by the robot cam to the student is encrypted and cannot be recorded nor can screenshots be taken on the student’s tablet the municipal schools in Linköping are careful not to turn these useful tools into crutches that only further social isolation for troubled students Before the use of a classroom robot is allowed an absence investigation first takes place The principal can then decide to permit the use of the robot for the student The cross-functional AV1 team then makes an assessment as to whether it is a suitable solution There are cases that have been rejected where the risk of the student wanting to stay at home has been assessed as too high.  The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital image: The soft electrodes developed by Klas Tybrandt's research group at Linköping University are stretchable to follow the body's movements without damaging tissue They consist of extremely thin threads of gold and soft silicone rubber Gold does not readily lend itself to being turned into long But researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have now managed to create gold nanowires and develop soft electrodes that can be connected to the nervous system and are projected to last for a long time in the body Some people have a “heart of gold” it may be possible to use this precious metal in soft interfaces to connect electronics to the nervous system for medical purposes Such technology could be used to alleviate conditions such as epilepsy creating an interface where electronics can meet the brain or other parts of the nervous system poses special challenges “The classical conductors used in electronics are metals The mechanical properties of the nervous system are more reminiscent of soft jelly In order to get an accurate signal transmission we need to get very close to the nerve fibres in question achieving close contact between something that is hard and something that is soft and fragile becomes a problem” professor of materials science at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics at Linköping University Researchers therefore want to create electrodes that have good conductivity as well as mechanical properties similar to the softness of the body several studies have shown that soft electrodes do not damage the tissue as much as hard electrodes may do a group of researchers at Linköping University have developed gold nanowires – a thousand times thinner than a hair – and embedded them in an elastic material to create soft microelectrodes “We’ve succeeded in making a new better nanomaterial from gold nanowires in combination with a very soft silicone rubber Getting these to work together has resulted in a conductor that has high electrical conductivity is very soft and made of biocompatible materials that function with the body,” says Klas Tybrandt As silver has unique properties that make it a very good material to create the kind of nanowires that the researchers are after it is used in some stretchable nanomaterials The problem with silver is that it is chemically reactive In the same way that silver cutlery will discolour over time when chemical reactions occur on the surface silver in nanowires breaks down so that silver ions leak out a doctoral student in Klas Tybrandt’s research group was working on finding a way to synthesize gold nanowires that she came up with a new approach that opened up new possibilities it was difficult to control the shape of the nanowires But then she discovered a way that resulted in very smooth wires Instead of trying to grow gold nanowires from the beginning she started with a thin nanowire made of pure silver “As it’s possible to make silver nanowires we take advantage of this and use the silver nanowire as a kind of template on which we grow gold The next step in the process is to remove the silver we have a material that has over 99 per cent gold in it So it’s a bit of a trick to get around the problem of making long narrow gold nanostructures,” says Klas Tybrandt In collaboration with Professor Simon Farnebo at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at Linköping University the researchers behind the study have shown that the soft and elastic microelectrodes can stimulate a rat nerve as well capture signals from the nerve.  In applications where the soft electronics are to be embedded in the body The researchers have tested the stability of the new material and concluded that it will last for at least three years which is better than many of the nanomaterials developed so far The research team is now working on refining the material and creating different types of electrodes that are even smaller and can come into closer contact with nerve cells The research has been funded with support from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and through the Swedish Government’s strategic research area in advanced functional materials 10.1002/smll.202402214 Stretchable tissue-like gold nanowire composites with long-term stability for neural interfaces The authors declare no conflict of interest image: Hannah Pelikan is a postdoc at the Department of Culture and Society at Linköping University Researcher Hannah Pelikan at Linköping University believes that we will see increased conflicts between humans and robots in the future one being that the robots are quite clumsy in social contexts she films everyday encounters between humans and machines to see what happens The little robot is rolling along the streets of Northampton It looks like a white box on wheels and is loaded with groceries to be delivered to an address in the city using their cameras to capture what is happening A helpful lady presses the button for the robot to get a green light at the zebra crossing There is something else that interests the scientists more “We saw so many instances where people had to adapt to the robot but over and over again you see the same problem,” says Hannah Pelikan She is a postdoc at the Department of Culture and Society at Linköping University She carried out this particular study together with two British colleagues: Stuart Reeves at the University of Nottingham and Marina Cantarutti at the University of York They got the idea after they saw videos about robot misadventures that people had posted online the finished scientific article won an award at a major international conference in the United States Hannah Pelikan had used video to document the encounter between humans and machines Her thesis was converted into a scientific article that she got to present at an international conference she realised that she had actually come up with something new by filming the encounter between robots and humans and then conducting careful analyses for research purposes “I’m not the only one doing this but there was enough room to make a career out of it,” she says Today we are used to robotic lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners but Hannah Pelikan does not think it will stop there The next step is most likely robots used for the transport of goods and people The delivery robots in Northampton are just one example Robo-taxis have been tested in several cities in the United States for years emergency services have complained that the cars have blocked the road in emergencies and taxi drivers and other citizens have protested The companies behind the self-driving cars claim that they are significantly safer than those driven by humans “You might ask if we should even have these robots But I think there will be more and more mobile autonomous systems in our surroundings The question then is how to make this work without creating too much social conflict,” says Hannah Pelikan researchers study the small annoyances that can occur in everyday life We show consideration and anticipate each other’s movements Even unexpected situations can usually be resolved smoothly It stops suddenly and makes pedestrians stumble it can become paralysed in the face of the unexpected and it annoys people who have the street as their workplace So how do you make the robot a little better at dancing the way we do starting from observations in real life instead of just ideas on the drawing board is a good method “I hope that our research can show those who work at robotics companies that they must take the time to go out one afternoon and follow their product in everyday life on the street Then they would see that it often works a little differently from how it was intended.” Hannah Pelikan thinks that increased robotisation requires a deeper social debate about the problems that can arise the purpose of the technology and what the human role will be She also sees a risk of increased conflicts when jobs are threatened or robots are present in environments where people have not chosen to have them making them show a little more consideration is a small step on the way “But I’m not afraid that robots will take over the world anyway My stay was facilitated by valuable help from the Swedish National School for Research in General Practice who provided my full accommodation and airfare expenses The apartment I was provided was clean and neat in a safe environment It was a unique opportunity to learn how research is conducted in Sweden through conducting my own research attending multiple seminars and networking with like-minded researchers I was excited to be invited to the two-day National Research School in General Practice seminar where I was able to meet Professors Lars Lindholm and Anna Myleus and many distinguished Swedish and international researchers Senior Associate Professor Karin Rådholm was an excellent mentor in my research project and went out of her way to help me in settle in my accommodation in Sweden and make me feel welcome at the Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV) at Linköping University Professor Carl Johan Östgren at the Department of HMV was very kind and welcoming and made valuable introductions for me during my stay It was a pleasure to meet them and work under their supervision I also had a first-hand experience of Swedish culture – The purpose of my stay was to work in a new research environment increase my experience of international scientific teaching and build international research collaborations I completed several pre-placement requirements including applying for the scholarship opportunity to receive funding for accommodation and airfare submission of a research protocol that I would be conducting in Sweden with the team based in Linkoping I was very fortunate to receive the scholarship from the Swedish National Research School in General Practice as the first Reciprocal Pre-PhD student from Sydney I was able to gain valuable insights on how research is conducted in the General Practice setting in Sweden through connecting with many researchers in this field and being invited to multiple seminars I was able to learn about the newest innovations in research in General Practice in Sweden when I attended the National Research School in GP seminar which included great presentations from high profile researchers across the world skill-building workshops in research writing and informative thesis showcase sessions The academic writing workshops led by Stuart Spencer retired Senior Executive Editor of the Lancet and Simon Griffin I also had a chance to hear from and talk to guest speaker Neil Poulter from The Imperial College about global blood pressure screening and what are the challenges we still need to address on a global scale I was also fortunate to give feedback to the National Research School Executive Committee Karin Rådholm and Carl Johan Östgren about my research experience in Sweden as the first Reciprocal Pre-PhD student from Australia I was also very fortunate to hear from and speak to Zoë Mullen and Rupa Sarkar Editor-in-chief of the Lancet Global Health and Lancet Digital Health respectively I was also reacquainted with previous PhD students who completed their Reciprocal Pre-PhD placements at the George Institute I was invited to present my PhD thesis and receive feedback during the general practice seminars at Linkoping University and Soderkopings Brunn I was also given the opportunity to lead a research project relevant to my PhD thesis using a very robust and comprehensive Swedish dataset and given very strong research support from my supervisors based at Linkoping University I socialised with the other PhD students on several occasions to visit the local countryside and have dinner I also enjoyed taking some personal time to visit other places in Sweden and nearby cities my time spent there was a wonderful enriching experience – My aim of my thesis is to investigate the associations of high blood pressure and associated parameters with cognitive decline and dementia I conducted a research project in Linköping The aim of the project was to investigate the cross-sectional association of home blood pressure variability and pulse wave velocity with self-reported cognitive dysfunction using the Cognitive Dysfunction Questionnaire in a population-based study We also planned to explore the association of mean office and home BP with self-reported cognitive dysfunction for comparison I received supervision and feedback from an experienced group of researchers with diverse expertise in clinical medicine namely my supervisors Karin Rådholm and Carl Johan Östgren and other faculty members based at Linkoping University – Katarina Nägga statistical analysis skills and learned how to prepare and analyse causal diagrams I was able to meet and work with researchers across Sweden with multiple expertise who are interested in blood pressure changes and its effects on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems which is an extension of the work I am currently doing I think the experience and connections I have made can foster future collaborations and interesting projects in this area between the George Institute and Linkoping University (and potentially other universities in Sweden) – One thing that did not go as planned was a delay in getting access to the data I had planned to analyse in the first two months of my placement This ultimately resulted in a shorter time to finish all of the planned analysis as I could not bring the data over to Australia I discussed this issue with Karin Rådholm and Carl Johan Östgren and we were able to find a resolution through handing over the rest of the statistical analysis to a statistician there were some issues which I resolved with help from my supervisor such as picking up my apartment keys after work hours lack of a microwave oven and appropriately donating or selling it before leaving and multiple international bank tranfers to pay and get reimbursed for my rent I think the biggest differences between my home and the research environments in Linköping from my experience I would advise others planning to do a placement in Sweden to be prepared to deal with certain language barriers both in the work environment and navigating daily life They can use language translator apps on their phones/laptops Accommodation can take a long time to sort out therefore future students should discuss and plan with their supervisors and host university at least 6 months in advance The same is applicable for those needing a visa to enter Sweden It can be an isolating experience at times to be far from close friends or family for a while so it is good to reach out to their supervisor(s) and other fellow students and discuss any issues It was helpful for me to schedule regular meetings with my supervisor back home and stay connected with my friends and family in Australia regularly 3 months can be quite a short time to set up and complete a new project with a new dataset so it is very important to discuss realistic timelines with their host supervisors Linkoping was a beautiful town with a lot of preserved history Visiting the Vasa Museum has been a long-held fascination of mine and it was amazing to see it up close I got the opportunity to try Swedish meatballs I enjoy seeing local animals and it was an interesting experience to see the Nordic animals like reindeer I also visited the neighbouring city of Copenhagen in Denmark which allowed me to experience another beautiful city in the north of Europe and eat the famous Smørrebrød open-faced sandwiches – I enjoyed a nature walk with my fellow PhD student Maria through Omberg a forested mountain in western Östergötland County and took in the amazing views of the mountain side and the lake I was also able to visit Jönköping Norrköping and Söderköping while attending several seminars around Sweden thanks to the National School and my hosts at Linkoping University This allowed me the opportunity to socialise with my colleagues in Sweden as well as do some sight-seeing It was also a unique experience to try the local food do nature walks and observe the beautiful colours of Autumn in Sweden I was invited to attend Fika with my colleagues there which gave me chance to embrace this wonderful Swedish tradition Home University:  The George Institute for Global Health University for research stay: Linköping University Inspiration I take with me: My research placement in Linköping filled with great opportunities to network with highly experienced and wonderful researchers and learning how research in General Practice is conducted and fostered in Sweden I had a first-hand experience of Swedish culture The website is aimed at all professions conducting research in primary healthcare Find us Media relations Departments and units About the website Accessibility of umu.se Personal data Cookie settings Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube LinkedIn Researchers at Linköping University have developed a method to recycle all parts of a perovskite solar cell repeatedly using water as the main solvent The increasing demand for electricity, driven by artificial intelligence has intensified the need for sustainable energy solutions has been widely adopted through silicon-based photovoltaic panels as these panels reach the end of their lifespan the industry faces a growing challenge: managing solar waste Silicon solar panels, in use for over three decades, have significantly contributed to the global renewable energy transition With no efficient recycling process in place That’s why old solar panels end up in the landfill Huge mountains of electronic waste that you can’t do anything with,” says Xun Xiao a postdoctoral researcher at Linköping University This challenge has pushed policymakers worldwide to enforce extended producer responsibility regulations. In the European Union, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive mandates manufacturers to collect and recycle end-of-life photovoltaic products Similar legislation exists in the United States and Asia requiring producers to manage solar panel disposal sustainably As the industry shifts toward newer solar technologies addressing these concerns early can prevent history from repeating itself One of the most promising solutions comes from the next generation of solar cells: perovskite photovoltaics Perovskite solar cells offer an attractive alternative to traditional silicon panels they exhibit high power conversion efficiency with some reaching up to 25%—comparable to modern silicon cells “There are many companies that want to get perovskite solar cells on the market right now we’ve developed a method where all parts can be reused in a new perovskite solar cell without compromising performance in the new one,” says Niansheng Xu another postdoctoral researcher at Linköping University Despite their advantages, perovskite solar cells have a shorter lifespan compared to their silicon counterparts. They also contain a small amount of lead which is crucial for efficiency but poses environmental concerns Proper recycling methods are essential to minimize waste and prevent harmful substances from leaching into the environment Recycling perovskite solar cells is not a new concept Conventional methods involve dissolving layers using hazardous solvents such as dimethylformamide (DMF) While effective in extracting materials for reuse professor of optoelectronics at Linköping University emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into solar technology development “We need to take recycling into consideration when developing emerging solar cell technologies maybe we shouldn’t put them on the market at all.” Recognizing this issue, researchers at Linköping University have developed a breakthrough solution: a recycling process that eliminates the need for hazardous solvents their method uses water as the primary solvent making it a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative The innovative process, published in Nature enables the complete recovery of all solar cell components—covering glass and charge transport layers—without compromising efficiency The recycled solar cells maintain the same performance as newly manufactured ones “We can recycle everything—covering glasses and also the charge transport layer,” says Xun Xiao This discovery represents a major step forward in solar sustainability the process reduces environmental risks and aligns with industrial safety standards it offers a scalable recycling approach that could be integrated into large-scale production Looking ahead, the researchers aim to refine their method for industrial application. If successful, this innovation could redefine the solar industry’s approach to waste management making perovskite solar cells not only efficient but also truly sustainable As the world transitions toward renewable energy integrating recycling technologies into solar production is essential With growing electricity demands and environmental concerns breakthroughs like this could shape the future of solar power—ensuring clean energy without creating new waste problems Note: Materials provided above by The Brighter Side of News Content may be edited for style and length Like these kind of feel good stories? Get The Brighter Side of News' newsletter Rebecca Shavit is a dedicated science and technology journalist who writes for The Brighter Side of News an online publication committed to highlighting positive and transformative stories from around the world With a passion for uncovering groundbreaking discoveries and innovations she brings to light the scientific advancements shaping a better future Her reporting spans a wide range of topics from cutting-edge medical breakthroughs and artificial intelligence to green technology and space exploration With a keen ability to translate complex concepts into engaging and accessible stories she makes science and innovation relatable to a broad audience The Swede will move back to his home country and take over the reigns of one of his former clubs Monika Majer / RvS.Media Mikael Håkanson spent the last ten years of his on-ice career with Linköping HC. After he hung up his skates (in 2012), the Swede eventually moved to coaching, starting as assistant with Djurgårdens IF. In 2021, SC Bern secured his services for the last few seasons he will be heading back to his home country Linköping has hired him on a two-year deal the netminder might continue his career in Sweden instead Genève-Servette HC bid farewell to some of their players last week After just one season in the National League the former NHL-goalkeeper might be headed to Sweden next Despite his age (35) and quite long career so far Raanta has only played in his home country Finland North America and Switzerland this last season so far Linköping would thus be his first stop in Sweden the defenseman will play in the National League the coming two seasons Linköping HC announced Linus Hultström's departure four days ago, and it was only a matter of time until either EHC Biel or Genève-Servette HC would present him as a new member Both of them were reported to be interested in the defenseman Hultström spent his latter junior and first few professional years with Linköping before embarking on a journey to Leksands the 32-year-old finished with eleven goals and 31 assists he has 616 games in the SHL and 125 in the KHL under his belt Image source: Linköping University; photo: Thor Balkhed Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, and the Medical University of Graz, Austria, demonstrated this in experiments with bird embryos. The results, published in the Journal of Controlled Release is one step closer to new types of effective treatments for severe cancer forms.  Malignant brain tumours often recur despite surgery and post-treatment with chemotherapy and radiation This is because cancer cells can “hide” deep within tissue and then regrow The most effective drugs cannot pass through the so-called blood-brain barrier – a tight network surrounding blood vessels in the brain that prevents many substances in the blood from entering it there are very few available options for treating aggressive brain tumours a research group from Linköping University and the Medical University of Graz demonstrated how an iontronic pump could be used to locally administer drugs and inhibit cell growth for a particularly malignant and aggressive form of brain cancer – glioblastoma experiments were conducted on tumour cells in a petri dish the same research group has taken the next step towards using this technology in clinical cancer treatment By allowing glioblastoma cells to grow using undeveloped bird embryos new treatment methods can be tested on living tumours The researchers showed that the growth of cancer cells decreased when low doses of strong drugs (gemcitabine) were continuously administered using an iontronic pump directly adjacent to the brain tumour “We have previously shown that the concept works and we can see that the pump administers the drug very effectively So even though it is a simplified model of a human we can say with greater certainty that it works,” says Daniel Simon professor of organic electronics at Linköping University.  The concept behind a future treatment for glioblastoma involves surgically implanting an iontronic device directly into the brain This approach allows for the use of low doses of potent drugs while bypassing the blood-brain barrier this method can minimize side effects since the chemotherapy doesn’t need to circulate throughout the entire body researchers hope that iontronics can be applied to many types of difficult-to-treat cancer forms.  “It becomes a very persistent treatment that the tumour cannot hide from Even though the tumour and surrounding tissue try remove the drug the materials and control systems we use in iontronics can continuously deliver a locally high concentration of medication to the tissue adjacent to the tumour,” explains Theresia Arbring Sjöström a researcher at the Laboratory for Organic Electronics at Linköping University.  The researchers compared the continuous drug delivery of the pump with once-daily dosing which more closely resembles how chemotherapy is administered to patients today They observed that tumour growth decreased with the ionic treatment but not with the daily-dose approach even though the latter was twice as strong These experiments were conducted using bird embryos at an early developmental stage a researcher at the Medical University of Graz and a guest researcher at LiU this model serves as a good bridge to larger animal experiments: “In bird embryos certain biological systems function similarly to those in living animals we don’t need to surgically implant any devices in them yet although there are still many challenges to address,” she says.  The researchers believe that human trials could be feasible within the next five to ten years The next steps involve further developing materials to allow for the surgical implantation of iontronic pumps Subsequent experiments will also be conducted on rats and larger animals to further evaluate this treatment method.  Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans offering insights into patients’ cancer without aggressive surgery Research offers new insights into harnessing the immune system to combat ovarian cancer The findings could lead to personalized therapies that target the right patients at the right time A new approach to fight glioblastoma: Swiss researchers have now developed an immunotherapy that not only attacks the brain tumor—it also turns its microenvironment against it This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com Sigma Technology continues to grow and establishes a new company The new business will focus on supportive and leading roles in technology and supply chain – with a particular focus on customers in the defense industry and the public sector The company is initially being established in Linköping and Jönköping with plans for future expansion to areas including Mälardalen Sigma Technology has long provided this type of expertise to its clients By consolidating it into a dedicated company the conditions are now even better to deepen expertise and meet the growing demand from customers and systems scientists – all taking on supportive and leading roles where structure These are efforts that may not always get the most attention but are absolutely critical to ensure our customers' products and systems are reliable we’re also investing in expanding our supply chain offering – providing expertise in areas such as logistics It’s a natural extension of our focus on structure and supportive roles and a way for us to support clients through the entire lifecycle – from development and delivery to supply and operations,” Mats Rosell adds.Sigma Technology currently gathers nearly 200 employees in Jönköping and Östergötland This new establishment is a continuation of Sigma Technology's expansion journey within IT and digitalization The group today consists of niche companies with a broad range of services within digitalization With the establishment of the new business Sigma Technology expects to create 50–75 new jobs in the coming three years “We believe in freedom under responsibility to be close to customers We combine local drive and initiative with global strength where we can deliver interconnected services in several locations Our organizational model makes us agile and flexible – we can act both as a startup and as a large group,” adds Johan Edlund Mats Rosell, President at Sigma Technology Engineering, mats.rosell@sigmatechnology.com Johan Edlund, CEO at Sigma Technology IT Group, johan.edlund@sigmatechnology.com Nataly Lamkén, Chief Communications Officer at Sigma Technology Group, nataly.lamken@sigmatechnology.com Sigma is a leading consulting group with an objective to make our customers more competitive Our means are technological know-how and a constant passion for finding better solutions we are 5,000 employees in sixteen countries Our services are provided by Sigma Technology When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account Researchers at Linköping University have developed a tool that can predict the risk level for each individual. The tool could help doctors adapt treatment to avoid persistent side effects in those at the greatest risk. The team published their findings in the journal npj Precision Oncology.  Image source: Linköping University; photo: Sophie Liljefall More and more people are becoming cancer survivors But even if they have survived the disease an increasing number still suffer from the side effects of cancer treatment In a recent study from Linköping University researchers studied the side effects of taxanes a chemotherapy drug used to prevent breast cancer recurrence The drawback of the treatment is that some patients suffer nerve damage as a side effect.  “Side effects in the form of nerve damage are very common after treatment with taxanes for breast cancer For those affected it is extremely stressful and it has a major impact on quality of life which has received more attention in recent years but there has been no way to know which individuals are at greatest risk of side effects” who recently completed her PhD at Linköping University and is a doctor at the oncology clinic at Ryhov County Hospital in Jönköping The researchers began by carefully surveying side effects in patients treated for breast cancer with either docetaxel or paclitaxel Between two and six years had passed since treatment 337 patients were asked to describe the severity of the nerve damage they experienced or peripheral neuropathy as it is also called Other side effects included difficulty opening a jar tingling in feet and difficulty climbing stairs.  The researchers sequenced the patients' genes and then built models that link genetic characteristics to various side effects of the taxane treatment This allows the models to predict the risk of nerve damage has not previously existed for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy The researchers succeeded in modeling the risk of persistent numbness and tingling in feet Image source: Linköping University; photo: Emma Busk Winquist The two models were able to separate the patients into two clinically relevant groups: one with a high risk of persistent side effects and one that corresponded to the frequency of peripheral neuropathy in the normal population The researchers used two-thirds of the data to train the models through machine learning They were then able to use the remaining third of the patients to validate the models Validating that the models also work in a different group is an important step.  “This is the first time a prediction model has been developed that can predict the risk of nerve damage from taxane treatment Women who have been treated with taxanes after breast cancer surgery make up a very large group in healthcare worldwide so this is a major and clinically relevant problem” “This can be a tool to individualise treatment but also to look at the risks for the individual patient Today we are so good at treating breast cancer that we need to focus more on the risk of complications and side effects that affect the patient long after treatment” the prediction model could be adopted as routine in healthcare research is needed in order to find out whether the prediction model also works well in other population groups than the Swedish population “It also emerged that three of the five symptoms we focused on are so biologically complex that we could not model them Opening a can involves both motor and sensory nerves which makes it very difficult to predict which individuals are at greatest risk of developing that symptom” the Medical Research Council of Southeast Sweden (FORSS) and Futurum in Region Jönköping.  Source: Linköping University; text: Karin Söderlund Leifler New research explores sex-specific differences in pain signal communication in the nervous system to help answer this question A new study measured how well breast cancer patients’ tumour ‘explants’ respond to chemotherapy or HER2 antibody therapy in the laboratory Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a non-invasive method to improve the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy while reducing its harmful side effects This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. 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If you have problems with your user account or other IT-related issues, get in touch with our IT Helpdesk Tampere university / Tampere university of applied sciencesTampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) constitute the Tampere Universities community Our areas of priority in research and education are technology health and society.Tampere University: +358 (0)294 5211Tampere University of Applied Sciences : +358 (0)294 5222 "Sportbladet" reported earlier this week that EHC Biel has set their sights on Linus Hultström EHC Biel is supposedly closer to signing Hultström, but Genève-Servette HC is also interested in the defenseman is still looking for a contract in Switzerland but has not closed the door on returning to Sweden has one year left on his deal with Linköping HC He would thus have to notify Linköping if he were to sign elsewhere According to the newspaper, the SHL team is, however, looking for a potential replacement. They are supposedly interested in Bobby Nardella, who is under contract with the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers this season The defenseman recorded six goals and 13 assists The 27-year-old forward has signed a four-year contract with the SHL team Robert Hradil / RvS.Media Lausanne HC and Robin Kovacs dissolved their contract which would have been valid for the upcoming season Expressen had already reported a while ago that Linköping was interested in him Kovacs appeared in 36 games for Lausanne HC last season He returns to Sweden after two seasons in Switzerland Linköping is a technology hub that is home to companies with ground-breaking innovations that have taken Sweden – and in many cases the world – by storm. These leaders in innovation include Dataton three companies that have done their part to put the city on the map through revolutionary solutions in audiovisual technology Dataton was founded back in 1973 by CEO Björn Sandlund and is often hailed as Linköping's oldest IT company The company develops both software and hardware for presentation technology The company’s products are sold all over the world and are primarily used to create eye-catching presentations across an unlimited number of projectors and screens Dataton’s systems have played a leading role in Champion League studios immersive art exhibitions,and Broadway productions a multi-display production and presentation system that is used to create control and replay presentations through the use of multiple synchronized projectors or screens for a truly spectacular experience the cool – but equally sustainable – geometric building on Mjärdevi accommodates 20 employees and the company’s sales have now topped SEK 70 million per year.“The basics of audio technology have been there from the beginning but so much has happened over the last 50 years – not least since we digitized the entire operation in the early 2000s” Despite the fact that Dataton is a world leader in its industry – with its biggest competitors in England and Germany – the company is not very well known in Linköping.“The Swedish market may not account for a large share of our sales but the use areas here are often both exciting and innovative We have customers all over the world – many that are active in media and culture such as music Apart from the fact that our products are inherently universal with broad applications we have done a good job exporting them right from the start We have also done well in countries with particularly tough markets good relationships in local sales channels” “The projects in which our technology is used vary significantly – from small to extremely large productions” worked with the light and slide show that is usually projected on the castle façade during New Year's Eve and the slide show in Naturum at Tåkern such as the Olympics and lighting for the 100 metre sculptures in India Our products have been used in installations that have broken world records for the largest projection surface or high-definition image shows in Singapore The fact that Linköping is such an innovative forward-looking city is a major factor in the company’s success “With so much technical expertise and the innovative environment here we have brought in consultants from Linköping and we also have local partners for the manufacture of our products” Sportality was started as a small-scale operation in 2005 by Andreas Brännström and Lasse Wöien when they were non-profit supporters of Linköping HC and actively involved in the club's internet radio and website “They started with highlights from all the matches in the Elite Series (“Eliteserien which evolved into a custom website platform for the entire league and its clubs” By using digital tools to package their services the company was able to produce a consistent high standard on the websites – easy to navigate and with certain integrated elements common image library and links to ticket sales “It also made it easy for webmasters in each association to manage their websites and upload videos with highlights and images” the number of assignments has increased exponentially Sportality also delivers its smart website platform to the SDHL (top tier in women's ice hockey) HockeyAllsvenskan (second tier men's league) the SSL (highest floorball league) for men and women and the Swedish Basketball League (Svenska basketligan) for men and women The number of employees in the company has grown to 20 in Linköping plus three software developers in the Philippines “We are not only constantly developing and manufacturing our platforms which delivers content to sites in the different hockey leagues pictures and written articles before and after the matches we also post clips from matches to various social media platforms – such as Facebook Then we have a system for playing back videos statistics boards and other things in the media cubes at the arenas overall supplier for any sports league that wants to increase visibility and undertake a digital journey together not separately”.Sportality – which works from a space on Ågatan in the middle of the city – embodies the spirit of Linköping forward-thinking energy and technological expertise found right here in the city “We have a great reciprocal relationship with the students at the university and there are so many competent consultants in the tech industry here Many talents are drawn here and want to stay” Softube started in 2003 and has grown significantly since its inception – especially in the last ten years innovative company from Linköping is not widely known in its home country of Sweden is due to the fact that 98 percent of its sales are generated from exports to other countries The company currently has sales of SEK 80 million per year Our customers include everything from professional music producers to people who produce music as a hobby” says CEO and founder Oscar Öberg.As the company learned the best business idea is basically about coming up with developing and producing algorithms in the form of software that is used for music production Giants including Marshall and Fender were two of the early manufacturers who chose to integrate Softube's unique solution into their products we have built a name for ourselves through our focus on creating products with very high sound quality We have invested a lot in that over the years It is about successfully transferring high quality analogue hardware to digital software Softube's key ingredient in its recipe for success – a math-heavy approach “What sets us apart from many others in our industry is that we have a high concentration of engineers among our 60 employees There are a lot of equations and other calculations needed to reach the high sound quality that we have achieved” also manufactures hardware – a plug-in controller that is used together with their unique software being able to take control with your hands instead of just clicking a mouse when using the software This means that we can offer our customers a wider range of products Many music producers who use the company’s components work with well-known international recording artists it's cool and a lot of fun to think that a producer who works with the British star Adele mixed songs for her with our products produces music for big names like Katy Perry Both the founders and many employees at Softube have completed education programmes at Linköping University – which provides a strong base for recruitment “Being active right here in Linköping means a great deal to us and to our success There is tremendous support from other companies and the city really invests in our business community We have received a lot of support in scaling up our company which played a significant role in our growth” rock and screen scoring have their roots right here in Linköping is fantastic but now we can also boast about our rock'n'roll scientists Phone: +4613-20 60 00E-mail: [email protected]Adress: Storgatan 43 The land famed for its midsummer festivities and everyone’s favorite flatpack furniture store is about to add another jewel to its crown Linköping University, home to 36,000 staff and students, has announced its plans to build Sweden’s fastest AI supercomputer, based on the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD computing infrastructure Carrying the name of renowned Swedish scientist Jacob Berzelius — considered to be one of the founders of modern chemistry — the new BerzeLiUs supercomputer will deliver 300 petaflops of AI performance to power state-of-the-art AI research and deep learning models “I am extremely happy and proud that Linköping University will “This gives us confidence that Sweden is not simply maintaining its international position Hosting world-class supercomputers is nothing new for the team at Linköping University The Swedish National Supercomputer Center (NSC) already houses six traditional supercomputers on campus with a combined total of 6 petaflops of performance which held the title of the most powerful supercomputer in the Nordics after its installation in 2018 But with BerzeLiUs the team is making a huge leap “BerzeLiUs will be more than twice as fast as Tetralith,” confirmed Niclas Andersson “This is a super-fast AI resource — the fastest computing cluster we have ever installed.” The powerful new AI resource will boost collaboration between academia and leading Swedish industrial companies primarily those financed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation such as the Wallenberg Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) as well as other life science and quantum technology initiatives Building a leading AI supercomputer usually can take years of planning and development But by building BerzeLiUs with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD technology Linköping will be able to deploy the fully integrated system and start running complex AI models as the new year begins The system will be built and installed by Atos. Initially, the supercomputer will consist of 60 NVIDIA DGX A100 systems interconnected across an NVIDIA Mellanox InfiniBand fabric and 1.5 petabytes of high-performance storage from DDN BerzeLiUs will also feature the Atos Codex AI Suite enabling researchers to speed up processing times on their complex data “This new supercomputer will supercharge AI research in Sweden,” said Jaap Zuiderveld “It will position Sweden as a leader in academic research and it will give Swedish businesses a competitive edge in telecommunications Dive deeper into the cutting-edge research performed at Linköping University associate professor at Linköping University to explore how AI is powering innovation in radiology and pathology imaging It’s not too late to get access to hundreds of live and on-demand talks at GTC. 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biggest change it has ever experienced opening up new areas of previously set-aside land and meaning that work on both the railway and the surrounding city can really take off "This is a big project that will affect residents and businesses in the city for a longtime,” says Niklas Borg (conservative) “Itis an investment for the future that will determine the conditions for Linköping tocontinue to develop as an attractive and life-friendly city and a strong engine forgrowth in the region Many new attractive locations will be created in the city - parks,housing and business premises.” The fact that the route is settled means new attractive neighbourhoods for businessesand homes and a more cohesive city without barriers Shortened travel times and anew modern central station are all positive effects that will contribute to growth in thecity for many years The announcement of the rail route creates momentum for other importantdevelopments including a new exit from the E4.That supports the development of nearby housing and business areas but will alsohelp avoid congestion in the city centre when the construction of the East Link reallygets under way "Interest from companies in relocating here is increasing significantly,” says LouiseFelldin Director of Economic Development in Linköping Municipality “They often citeour strong profile in innovation and our perfect location as thereason,” she adds “The new East Link will make it easier to conduct business inLinköping drawing on expertise from the entire Greater Stockholm area The location of the current central station creates a barrier the inner city can expand around and across the river Stångån and remain a while inviting more people to take part of the beautiful areaaround the water and the adjacent green space at Stångebro Another important factor to the city’s continued growth is the city centre which isimportant not only for those who live here but also for attracting visitors We know thata good variety attracts more visitors which benefits all businesses and merchants inthe central district We like to think of it as the living room of Linköping where youmeet up with family and friends to spend time together the needs and expectations of customers have changed continues to flourish and got an even bigger boost during the pandemic.To keep up with the future the municipality together with the business community,property owners and associations have agreed on a common vision on how our citycentre should further be developed modern and cosywhen the city centre expands alongside construction of the East Link What has become increasingly clear in recent years is that more and more people arelooking for a central district that offers more than just shopping have increased competition from theoutside world due to the digital transformation and online shopping If wewant to be the first choice for our customers says Jessica Stille Törnqvist,CEO of Citysamverkan One ambition is to have more people active in the city centre for a larger part of theday more people need to liveand work in the area Another way to create a more vibrant city centre is to enable amore varied shopfront offer public services and officesin addition to shops and restaurants These initiatives will make Linköping a continuous life-friendly city – one that is closeto everything with a vibrant city centre where people thrive and want to be Theconstruction of the East Link will impact the city during the construction period butabove all when the construction is complete with a greater use of the area by river Stångån and The business community willhave a place to grow with access to both new attractive locations Phone: +4613-20 60 00E-mail: [email protected]Adress: Storgatan 43 Linköping is now the first Swedish city to be recognised in the iCapital Awards as Europe's most innovative city among cities with a population of less than 250,000 The award highlights European cities that develop social innovations that provide solutions to societal challenges and foster sustainable and inclusive growth “We have long had a strong tradition of innovation development and collaboration between the public sector That has been a significant factor in our response to societal challenges such as climate change These were the five challenge areas that we based our application on” development strategist for the City of Linköping will be used to continue the city’s investment in identifying and developing innovative solutions to address societal challenges and promote sustainability “The prize puts Linköping on the international map and is an enormous source of pride – an important part of our quest to always be an attractive place that people want to live and work in” The innovative BEATA project is a perfect example of how the City of Linköping is working to address demographic challenges associated with an increasingly ageing population The ageing population was one of the five challenge areas that the City of Linköping used as a basis for its application to the iCapital Awards – an area where the BEATA project is helping to identify solutions through innovation and development Thanks to a safety-enhancing technology that enables the digital needs-based monitoring of nursing homes in elder care the staff can respond more quickly and help elderly residents when needed Forecasts show that the share of Sweden's population over 80 will increase by 35 percent in ten years This will mean that more people will need access to healthcare and social care The project's technical solution is called RoomMate – a safety sensor that can be set up and adapted to each individual user The aim is to increase security and safety for elderly residents so that they get the help they need before an incident occurs  “The technology sends an alarm to our employees' handheld devices or mobile phones as soon as there is a deviation from the user's everyday pattern according to the individually customized settings that the individual has fallen out of their chair or is not moving as they usually do” director of care and social care in Linköping municipality Now that the technology has been successfully tested and well-received by users it is now ready for large-scale implementation in all nursing homes within the city's elder care services “We are the first in Sweden to introduce large-scale implementation where we are taking a comprehensive approach to welfare technology and new working methods in nursing homes it covers about 1,400 users and 40 properties – and it increases our opportunity to address growing needs in elder care” The introduction of RoomMate is completely voluntary and users and their relatives can decide for themselves if and how they would like to use the technology and it really is something that also strengthens the individual's integrity and independence The face-to-face meeting is just as important as before but we can provide help more quickly if we are needed and avoid bothering someone unnecessarily” Phone: +4613-20 60 00E-mail: [email protected]Adress: Storgatan 43 Kempower will supply its megawatt charging solutions to Hedin Supercharge in Linköping Hedin Supercharge is currently opening a charging hub with hardware from Kempower at a new location in Linköping Kempower relies on a decentralised principle for its direct current charging stations: the power supply units with the switching technology can be placed a few metres away from the actual charging station The charging station itself – also known as a satellite charger – can therefore be very compact and narrow which minimises the space required at the parking space itself two 600 kW units can supply several HPC satellites for electric cars the 2×600 kW are bundled and used for one satellite This has a liquid-cooled MCS charging plug and can therefore deliver a total output of 1.2 megawatts to the vehicle to be charged Linköping is located in the Swedish province of Östergötlands Iän on one of the motorway links between Stockholm and Gothenburg “Linköping offers a strategic location along the E4 highway where significant transport and travel occur between the country’s major cities,” writes Kempower Hedin Supercharge’s charging park is located in the car park of one of Hedin’s new multi-brand car dealerships and service centres The charging park is accessible via the Virta platform – and can therefore also be used with common roaming services The site is also home to a truck centre that sells and services heavy commercial vehicles we are beginning a new chapter and starting to work more closely with the transport sector Together with our existing and upcoming charging stations for passenger cars we are now well-equipped for expansion both within and outside Sweden’s borders,” said Erik Aspholmer “We strongly believe that our offering of fast and easy charging will make it easier for all types of electrified transport in the future.” Sales Manager for Northern Europe at Kempower added: “The charging site is MCS-prepared and will be among the first in the world to offer MCS charging with our Kempower Mega Satellites one can get acquainted with the future solution a big sibling to our Kempower Satellite that is a familiar sight for many EV drivers in Sweden.” kempower.com, mfn.se (Hedin announcement I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology Polar Light Technologies (PLT) — which stems from research by founder professor Per-Olof Holtz and his team at Sweden’s Linköping University — has appointed Oskar Fajerson as CEO to lead it through the final stages of research and into commercialization of its micro-LED technology After recently making several advancements Polar Light Technologies is increasing its efforts to finalize 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