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UN Climate Report on April 4th: “What matters now is zero emissions”

Published 30 March 2022 “Zero emissions are what counts if we are going to be able to live up to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming,” says Lars J. Nilsson. Photo: Unsplash. In connection with a new report on measures to mitigate climate change, researchers at Lund University in Sweden see some hopeful signs. Among other things, Lars J Nilsson, Professor of Environmental and Energy

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/un-climate-report-april-4th-what-matters-now-zero-emissions - 2025-04-01

The new craft trend – an alternative form of organising work?

Published 31 March 2022 Passion, creativity and community. That’s the essence of an ongoing craft trend, according to organisational researcher and homebrewer Stephan Schaefer. “Craft is a timeless form of work that has always been important for human development. But craft is not static. It adapts and develops to fit our modern times. This is an important message and something that companies can

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-craft-trend-alternative-form-organising-work - 2025-04-01

Hope and meaning for a sustainable life

By marianne [dot] loor [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Marianne Loor) - published 31 March 2022 As margins shrink, climate anxiety increases as we recover from a pandemic - how do we deal with ourselves and each other in a sustainable way? Photo: iStockphoto. Life can feel a little overwhelming in the times we live where society is less homogenous, and individualism prevails although many of our chall

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hope-and-meaning-sustainable-life - 2025-04-01

Damaged nerve behind athletes' post-concussion issues

Published 4 April 2022 Niklas Marklund and Anna Gard (Photo: Tove Smeds) Depression, dizziness, difficulty focusing the gaze and balance problems. Many professional athletes who have sustained head trauma in sports have lingering symptoms that affect everyday life. Little help has been available as the cause has been unknown. A clinical study from Lund University in Sweden can now show that the pr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/damaged-nerve-behind-athletes-post-concussion-issues - 2025-04-01

How did visitors experience the domestic space in Pompeii?

Published 6 April 2022 Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used virtual reality and 3D eye-tracking technology to examine what drew the attention of the visitors when entering the stunning environment of an ancient Roman house. The team recreated the House of Greek Epigrams in 3D and tracked the gaze of study participants as they viewed the home. Unlike today, Roman houses were not a pla

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-did-visitors-experience-domestic-space-pompeii - 2025-04-01

Climate researcher: "there are sustainable paths forward for the basic material sector"

Published 8 April 2022 Photo: Mostphotos The new UN climate report shows that the zero emissions goal for 2050 is achievable. However, it will require major changes in all sectors – not least in industry, which currently accounts for a large proportion of global emissions. The researchers identified several sustainable paths forward, but some sectors – above all in plastics and chemicals – are sti

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-researcher-there-are-sustainable-paths-forward-basic-material-sector - 2025-04-01

The role of drought in Syrian war was exaggerated

Published 11 April 2022 Photo: Foto: Ahmed Akacha With the aid of satellite images, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have uncovered unique data on the severe drought that hit Syria between 2007 and 2009. Previously, many politicians and researchers believed that it was decisive for the outbreak of war in 2011. However, the new results indicate that agricultural land had already recovered b

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/role-drought-syrian-war-was-exaggerated - 2025-04-01

Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

Published 19 April 2022 Photo: Mostphotos In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer’s disease also suffer from mental health issues. It has long been unclear whether these occur because of tissue changes in the brain, or whether they represent psychological reactions to cognitive symptoms. A study from Lund University in Sweden has provided new insight

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/psychiatric-symptoms-alzheimers-disease - 2025-04-01

Lund University signs agreement with the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Published 20 April 2022 Photo: Emil Falck/Lund University In view of the war in Ukraine, Lund University has signed a general student exchange agreement with the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. So far, five students have started studies within the exchange and preparations are being made for a further 45 places. “It is very pleasing that we have been able to arrange an agreement in s

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-signs-agreement-taras-shevchenko-national-university-kyiv - 2025-04-01

Researchers create exotic magnetic structures with laser light

Published 25 April 2022 Illustration: Claudio Verdozzi Research at Lund University in Sweden has found a new way to create nano-sized magnetic particles using ultrafast laser light pulses. The discovery could pave the way for new and more energy-efficient technical components and become useful in the quantum computers of the future. Magnetic skyrmions are sometimes described as magnetic vortices.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-create-exotic-magnetic-structures-laser-light - 2025-04-01

The most effective ways of reducing car traffic

Published 25 April 2022 Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified the top 12 ways European cities have been able to curb car use. The most effective measure was applying a congestion charge, with the notable case of London, where city traffic dropped by 33% following the change. Most success stories involved both “carrots” to encourage sustainable mobility and “sticks” to restrict c

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/most-effective-ways-reducing-car-traffic - 2025-04-01

Brain folds formed during foetal stage could affect onset of dementia

Published 3 May 2022 iStock/Jolygon Frontotemporal dementia begins relatively early compared to other forms of dementia. We still know relatively little about what causes the disease, however, new research from Lund University in Sweden shows that the folds in the brain that are formed in the latter stages of pregnancy could have an impact on the age at which the disease takes hold. Those affected

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brain-folds-formed-during-foetal-stage-could-affect-onset-dementia - 2025-04-01

Metabolic BMI can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes in normal weight patients

Published 3 May 2022 Illustration: iStock/Alexander Ryabintsev Obesity and excess weight increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but individuals of normal weight can also develop the disease. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered that it is possible to identify at-risk individuals by measuring BMI in a new way. The authors of the study have identified metabolic changes

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/metabolic-bmi-can-predict-risk-type-2-diabetes-normal-weight-patients - 2025-04-01

The importance of precipitation for ecosystems on Earth

By Noomi [dot] Egan [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Noomi Egan) - published 6 May 2022 How much drier can the Amazon forest become before the forest cover is impacted? Photo: iStockPhoto Where, how often, and how much it is going to rain or snow in the future is difficult to predict. Anders Ahlström studies the importance of precipitation for ecosystems on Earth – and contributes with new knowledge in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/importance-precipitation-ecosystems-earth - 2025-04-01

Smoking worsens prognosis for men with prostate cancer

Published 10 May 2022 Smokers have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, but a higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a large population study led by Lund University in Sweden. The researchers followed more than 350 000 people over several decades, and the results are now published in European Urology. It is well known that smokers have an increased risk of developing various ca

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/smoking-worsens-prognosis-men-prostate-cancer - 2025-04-01

Huntington’s – a complex brain disease that affects movement, thoughts and feelings

By marianne [dot] loor [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Marianne Loor) - published 10 May 2022 Åsa Petersén has been researching Huntington’s disease for 25 years and means that a lot can be done to reduce suffering, increase quality of life and make various adaptations for both the patient and their loved ones. Photo: Agata Garpenlind Huntington’s disease is hereditary, genetic and usually begins betw

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/huntingtons-complex-brain-disease-affects-movement-thoughts-and-feelings - 2025-04-01

New knowledge about airborne virus particles could help hospitals

Published 11 May 2022 Sara Thuresson The risk of being exposed to Covid-19 particles increases with shorter physical distance to a patient, higher patient viral load and poor ventilation. Measurements taken by researchers at Lund University in Sweden of airborne virus in hospitals provide new knowledge about how best to adapt healthcare to reduce the risk of spread of infection. Researchers hope c

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-knowledge-about-airborne-virus-particles-could-help-hospitals - 2025-04-01

How creative and cultural expertise can serve as a force to solve significant social challenges

By ellen [dot] albertsdottir [at] fsi [dot] lu [dot] se (Ellen Albertsdottir) - published 13 May 2022 Anna Lyrevik, Vice-Chancellor for Culture and chair of the steering group for work with the Culture KIC, together with project manager Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth from LU Collaboration. Photo: Bodil Malmström On April 29, Lund University presented the strengths with which it aims to contribute to the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-creative-and-cultural-expertise-can-serve-force-solve-significant-social-challenges - 2025-04-01

New study indicates limited water circulation late in the history of Mars

Published 13 May 2022 3D rendering of the meteorite from Mars (Image: Josefin Martell) A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has investigated a meteorite from Mars using neutron and X-ray tomography. The technology, which will probably be used when NASA examines samples from the Red Planet in 2030, showed that the meteorite had limited exposure to water, thus making life at that specifi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-indicates-limited-water-circulation-late-history-mars - 2025-04-01

Researchers search for answers to increase in acute severe hepatitis in children

Published 13 May 2022 Gülsen Özkaya Sahin (Photo: Tove Smeds) At the end of March, the first cases of acute severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children were reported in the UK. Since then, the number has increased to more than 300 in around 20 countries; there are now reports of nine suspected cases in Sweden. The acute liver infection mainly affects otherwise completely healthy children under

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-search-answers-increase-acute-severe-hepatitis-children - 2025-04-01