For years, scientists have seen silicon as a hugely promising material in the world of lithium-ion batteries. Scientists at Norway’s Institute for Energy Technology are now claiming to have overcome some of its limitations with a new material it calls SiliconX.
Continue Reading
We initially covered Snøhetta's ambitious design for Europe's first underwater restaurant back in late 2017. The high-profile firm has now revealed that the appropriately-named Under is, well, under construction in Norway's southernmost tip.
Continue Reading
Tucked away in a chilly forest north of Oslo, Norway, lies a large solar observatory named Solobservatoriet (aka Harestua Solar Observatory). The observatory has been in use since the 1950s and is now getting a stunning upgrade courtesy of Snøhetta.
Continue Reading
Travelers seeking relief along Norway's beautiful coastline will have a stylish new stop for their disposal at their disposal, with the local road authority snipping the ribbon on what is one of the more dapper-looking crappers we've laid eyes on.
Continue Reading
Keeping airports clear of snow is a surprisingly expensive job intended to minimize even more expensive flight delays. To make the process more efficient, Swedish tech company Semcon is developing the Yeti – an autonomous snowplow that is the first to clear snow from an operating airport.
Continue Reading
Currently under construction in Norway, Mjøstårnet will rise to a height of 81 m (265 ft) once complete, making it the new world's tallest wooden building. Kind of. Maybe. That depends on rule changes which may or may not come into force.
Continue Reading
Jellyfish blooms are regarded by some as an ecological menace, but they may sound the dinner gong for the commercially valuable Norway lobster. Recently, a team of scientists photographed it in the Norway chowing down on jellyfish carcasses, suggesting that they could form a major part of its diet.
Continue Reading
Snøhetta has revealed plans for a novel new underwater restaurant named Under. Hailed as Europe's first underwater restaurant, it will be installed on the southernmost point of Norway's rugged coastline and offer guests a view of the seabed as they tuck into their dinner.
Continue Reading
It's standard for car manufacturers to take their latest supercar to a dramatic piece of road, or a particularly scenic racetrack, to create an artsy film. To celebrate the latest GT, Ford shipped one to the Arctic Circle and tackled the Atlantic Ocean Road, creating a stunning video in the process.
Continue Reading
Data centers chew through a huge amount of power, thanks largely to the cooling. To help fight that on both fronts, the world’s largest data center is set to be built in Norway, making use of the chilly Arctic climate to keep the servers cool while drawing all of its power from renewable sources.
Continue Reading
See the stories that matter in your inbox every morning