Royal visit at Arctic lecture

Derek Muir, holder of the King Carl XVI Gustaf Visiting Professorship in Environmental Science at Stockholm University, gave his introductory lecture on March 13th.

King Carl XVI Gustaf visited

Torun Lindholm and Åsa Wikforss. Foto: Niklas Björling

Is it possible to counteract knowledge resistance?

What are the psychological mechanisms that make people in certain situations unwilling to absorb new knowledge? Is it possible to make them change their minds?

Experiments to change behaviours

New research makes non-rechargeable batteries rechargeable

Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries commonly use zinc and manganese dioxide. Through a modification of the manganese dioxide, researchers can now recharge non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

New thesis in material chemistry