The winners of The Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2026 are Charis E. Kubrin and Mark W. Lipsey. They are awarded for research on crime rates and measures against crimes.
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Responsible AI can help science tackle the planetary crises
A new report argues AI can help accelerate science and research about climate change, biodiversity loss, and other urgent crises related to planetary boundaries.
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people living with the condition has quadrupled globally since the 1980s. Several major research projects at Stockholm University are exploring fundamental factors that may help prevent or even reverse diabetes, including approaches that aim to activate the body’s own immune system.
Three Stockholm University political scientists have been awarded research grants to examine how organized crime erodes public trust, how transnational actors shape global institutions, and support for radical right parties, the university announced in early November.
A new study reveals that sons born to mothers with type 1 diabetes may develop early vascular dysfunction – independently of metabolic health. The finding may help shape future strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease early in life.