Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Insect outbreak progression over three years shapes biogenic volatile emissions in a mountain birch forest

Abstract Geometrid moth outbreaks are important natural disturbances in mountain birch ( Betula pubescens ssp. czerepanovii ) forests of northern Fennoscandia and are expected to intensify with climate change. Impacts of these outbreaks and moth herbivory on biogenic volatile org...

Enabling climate action: A nexus approach for delivering co-benefits across biodiversity, water, food, and health

Climate response options rarely affect biodiversity, water, food, and health in uniform ways. This comparative analysis examines why technically viable response options generate uneven cross-nexus outcomes, and how governance and justice conditions shape whether these outcomes be...

Molecular dynamics reveals functional group control of Rhodamine B hydrochar adsorption

Abstract This study elucidates the molecular mechanisms of Rhodamine B (RHB) dye removal from aqueous solution using hydrochar adsorbents through comprehensive molecular dynamics simulations. Three model hydrochars were evaluated across a wide range of concentrations: mixed oxyge...

MEE-Net: a lightweight CNN with interpretability assessment for cardiomegaly detection from chest X-rays on edge devices

Abstract Cardiomegaly is a clinically important indicator of cardiovascular risk, yet its detection from chest radiographs remains challenging due to inter-observer variability and the limited deployability of current deep learning models in resource-constrained settings. To addr...

Exogenous melatonin and photoperiodic regulation of melatonin membrane receptors, steroidogenesis and testicular histomorphology in sexually mature guinea fowl (Numida meleagris)

Seasonal reproduction in birds is regulated by photoperiod and melatonin through receptor-mediated signaling. However, their combined effects on testicular steroidogenic pathways, melatonin receptor expression and antioxidant defence-related gene expression remain poorly understo...

Cyber-Physical Testing of Wind-Assisted Ships: Recent Developments and Open Data Set for the SOBC-1 Bulk Carrier

Abstract This paper presents recent improvements in the cyber-physical test method for wind-assisted ships at SINTEF Ocean. In particular, a dynamic lifting line method, that interacts in real-time with the physical ship model, enables now modelling transient aerodynamic effects,...

Space-Time Waveform Relaxation Multigrid for Navier–Stokes

Abstract. Space-time finite-element discretizations are well-developed in many areas of science and engineering, but much work remains within the development of specialized solvers for the resulting linear and nonlinear systems. In this work, we consider the all-at-once solution...

Sea Level Rise Damages on Ecosystem Quality─A Life Cycle Impact Pathway

Abstract Climate change causes species extinction not only by the direct increase in surface temperatures but also by indirect mechanisms, like sea level rise (SLR). These indirect mechanisms are rarely integrated into environmental impact assessment methods, such as life cycle a...

Anisotropic Defect Diffusion in Layered CsPbBr x I3– x Perovskites

Abstract Mixed-halide perovskites offer a route to enhance phase stability and modify optoelectronic properties. Here, we use large-scale molecular dynamics simulations with a reactive force field to investigate defects in CsPbBrxI3–x perovskites, focusing on how defect mobility...

Systemic usability failures in ECDIS: a Swiss cheese analysis of the Kaami accident

Abstract This paper presents several considerations based on the grounding accident of the small Norwegian bulk carrier Kaami in Scotland 2020, a case which shows surprising deviations in the set-up, pre-voyage use, and the way the Electronic Chart Display and Information System...

UAV icing: system identification of leading-edge rime-ice effects on a small fixed-wing drone

Abstract As small fixed-wing unmanned (or uncrewed) aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly deployed for long-endurance, beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) missions, atmospheric icing has emerged as a critical operational hazard. One of the barriers to safe flight in these condi...

Strain-Mediated PVA-MIP–NiO Coupling for Molecularly Selective Magnetic Response

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) provide exceptional chemical selectivity; however, existing MIP-based sensors primarily rely on electrical, optical, or electrochemical transduction mechanisms. Here, we introduce a hybrid materials concept based on the integration of a poly(...

Beyond optimisation: Revisiting energy demand management

Energy demand reduction (EDR) in households has re-emerged as a central pillar of climate and energy transition strategies in Europe and beyond. While energy efficiency has long dominated policy frameworks, growing evidence shows that efficiency alone is insufficient to achieve a...

Notions of Bildung in curriculum studies—a systematic research review 1990–2020

This article provides an analysis, synthesis and interpretation of notions of Bildung in curriculum studies in educational research. The study is based on a systematic research review of 43 research articles published between 1990 and 2020. It addresses two central research quest...

Antioxidant and Bioactive Properties of a Biopolymeric Matrix from Hemp Seed Waste: An Application as a Scavenger of Reactive Oxygen Species in Viscosupplements

Abstract A biopolymer-enriched matrix from hempseed waste (BMH extract) was extracted using hot water and characterized. Biochemical assays pointed out that the BMH extract contained carbohydrates, proteins, and phenols in different percentages, while NMR spectroscopy and monosac...

Use of Biocarbon and its Agglomerates in Silicon and Ferrosilicon Production

Abstract This paper reviews the use of biocarbon as a renewable carbon source to reduce CO2 emissions in silicon and ferrosilicon production. Fundamental methodologies for characterizing biocarbon properties and their key findings are discussed and summarized. Charcoal, as a rene...

Data for: Transposable elements drive phenotypic variation and shape the response to environmental changes in Drosophila melanogaster

Data of the phenotypic measurements and the transposable element insertions with the corresponding scripts.

Understanding the Nature of Science (NOS): Insights from Pre-Service Teachers’ Engagement with Scientific Biographies

The comprehension of the nature of science (NOS) is increasingly recognised as a crucial element of science education, and many countries have incorporated NOS-related elements into their national curricula. This development underscores the need to adequately prepare teachers to...

Household consumer purchases and chronic disease

Chronic disease risk stratification remains costly and often provides limited insight into modifiable exposures. Consumer purchases are routinely generated, low-burden measures of household lifestyle that can be linked to health outcomes with consent. In this Danish cohort study,...

Towards explainable sports analytics: A physics-based trajectory simulation model for predicting yards after catch in American football

Yards after catch (YAC) is one of the most consequential outcomes in American football, yet existing predictive models operate as opaque black boxes that cannot be interrogated by coaches or analysts. This study presents a physics-based trajectory simulation model that addresses...