Kent Olofsson

Kent Olofsson

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🦻 Airpods can work well as a hearing aid

Wireless headphones can be an inexpensive alternative to hearing aids and work just as well in some environments.

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🌿 The mangrove forests are doing better than expected

The felling of mangrove forests has sharply decreased.

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🧫 Faster analysis provides earlier treatment of urinary tract infection

A new test provides faster answers to which bacteria is causing a patient's urinary tract infection and may also lead to antibiotics that are no longer used being given new life.

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🏭 The EU's carbon dioxide emissions are decreasing

High energy prices and more renewable electricity have reduced EU countries' carbon dioxide emissions in recent months.

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🌿 Genetically modified plant is 30 times better at cleaning the air

By modifying a few genes in an ordinary golden vine, it is possible to increase the plant's ability to clean air and also make it clean the air from more kinds of particles.

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πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Mindfulness can work just as well as antidepressants

Meditation can serve as an alternative to antidepressants for those suffering from anxiety.

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🧠 Screening for stroke can save both money and lives

A simple screening can show who has atrial fibrillation and who therefore needs blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke.

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πŸ’Š Optimized Parkinson's treatment increases patients' quality of life

By adapting the medication to each individual, it is possible to improve the effect of the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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πŸŒ‰ The mobile phone can measure the strength of bridges

An ordinary mobile phone can work as part of an early warning system that shows if a bridge needs maintenance to keep traffic flowing.