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News and Press Releases -- 2010

Carbon footprint article wins Editor's Choice Award
(08.03.2010) How much carbon does your country emit - and where does it come from? An NTNU researcher's answer to this question -- documented in an article he co-authored -- has won an American award.


Recipe for Norway's Olympic success
(01.03.2010)The: residents of a small section of mid-Norway called Trondelag, home to about 400,000 people, accounted for 15 of Norway’s 23 Olympic medals. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) explain the mystery behind the magic.


Assisted reproduction has no effect on birth process, baby's outcome
(01.03.2010) Whether a women gets pregnant the “traditional” way or by assisted reproduction has no effect on the birthing process itself or the baby, NTNU researchers have found.


Going for the glide: the physics of fast cross-country skis
(21.02.2010) NTNU researchers explain the physics behind what makes the best glide in cross-country skiing. (But they don't give away any national secrets!)


Limiting harmful cooking fumes
(19.02.2010) If you’re worried about cooking fumes, an electric stove may be better than gas.


The Battle for the Future: NTNU's new online game
(19.02.2010) NTNU has released a new online game in conjunction with its 100th anniversary year -- available in English and Norwegian.


Going for Gold-- A physiologist's view of champion skiers
(12.02.2010) Cross-country skiing is one of the most demanding of all Olympic sports. Yet the difference between winners and losers can be decided by just the tip of a ski. So just what gives top racers the advantage?


Ocean Space Centre proposal
(08.02.2010)A conceptual study of a NOK 10 billion Ocean Space Centre was presented Monday to Trond Giske, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry.


Mystery Nazi sign find
(08.02.2010) David Tuddenham, a marine archaeologist at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), expected to find medieval artefacts during a routine archaeological survey of the Nidelva River for the city of Trondheim in December 2009. But instead he found a bright red sign from Nazi-occupied Norway.


NTNU composer up for Grammy award
(28.01.2010) "Treble and Bass", featuring compositions by Professor Ståle Kleiberg, has been nominated for a Grammy award for best surround sound CD.


Change we can believe in?
(18.01.2009) About 200 NTNU students had a chance to hear the US Ambassador to Norway describe the Obama administration's views on everything from Haiti to health care.


Breastfeeding is not as beneficial as once thought
(06.01.2010) Feeling guilty that you didn’t breastfeed your children enough – or at all? Relax. New research shows that breast milk is not as important for either the mother or the child's health.


NTNU celebrates its 100th anniversary

100 skapende år ved NTNU. Illustrasjon: Mads Nordtvedt/NTNU Info

Be a part of the celebration of NTNU's 100 innovative years! Play our new game, the Battle for the Future, and see the video of the battle between NTNU Rector Torbjørn Digernes and University of Oslo Rector Ole Petter Ottersen.

NTNU’s 2500 scientists and educators conduct research on everything from urban renewal in China to new forms of renewable energy. The Information Division can help members of the press find NTNU experts.

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