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1. Idag

   At the beginning of the last century, the first Swedish Antarctic expedition went to Snow Hill Island, east of the Antarctic Peninsula. Now, the remains of the expedition are threatened by the consequences of climate change. In early February, Jenny Lindblom, a geohydrologist at Luleå University of Technology, will travel to Antarctica to investigate how the remains can be preserved for posterity.

   She will protect historical remains in Antarctica

2. 20 January

   In his doctoral project, Ari Puguh wants to use design methods to unlock people’s childhood memories, to bridge intergenerational gaps and in the long run create a more sustainable society.

   Using childhood memories to contribute to a better world

3. 20 January

   Metals such as zinc and copper are essential to the green transition – yet new deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to find. In his doctoral thesis, Jonathan Jose Rincon Gamero at Luleå University of Technology shows how advanced mineral analysis can help the mining industry discover hidden resources and use raw materials more efficiently.

   New methods help the mining industry uncover hidden metal deposits

4. 13 January

   How snow is managed in roadside ditches can have a major impact on traffic safety, road durability and winter maintenance costs. New research from Luleå University of Technology shows that snow in ditches does not only protect roads from cold, but can also contribute to cracking and frost damage when its insulating effect is uneven.

   Snow in roadside ditches can make roads both stronger and more vulnerable