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One of the world’s brightest and most powerful lights is created at MAX IV. Using the lights from MAX IV, scientists can understand how materials are built and how they can be used better than ever before.  Exploring materials with lightsAt MAX IV, scientists accelerate electrons in a linear accelerator so that they travel at nearly the speed of light. The electrons then enter storage rings where

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/research-and-innovation/research-infrastructures/max-iv - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers have shown for the first time that an animal uses different directional sensors to achieve the highest possible navigational precision in different conditions. When the sun is high, dung beetles navigate using the wind. The discovery of the dung beetles’ wind compass and how it complements the sun compass

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dung-beetles-use-wind-compass-when-sun-high - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A team of former Lund University students have developed a smart plant wall, that can be monitored via an app and therefore minimizes the amount of maintenance needed. The smart wall measures things like indoor temperature, humidity and water levels to make sure the plants are thriving - and therefore improving the in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-lund-university-students-develop-smart-living-plant-wall - 2026-05-15

What keeps spaghetti from disintegrating in boiling water? The answer, according to new research, is gluten. The amount of salt in the water also has an unexpected significance. Using advanced techniques, researchers examined the internal structure of regular and gluten-free spaghetti – straight off the shelf. The results show that gluten has a crucial role in protecting the structure of pasta dur

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-reveals-innermost-secrets-spaghetti - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A research group of psychologists from Lund University in Sweden have shown that authoritarian people and those who perceive their own group as socially superior to others are often more inclined to accept the use of torture. The thing that unites them is not primarily the urge to defend their own group, but their str

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-do-some-people-find-it-easier-accept-torture-and-assault-others - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new, fossil-free bioplastic is emerging. According to lab experiments, it is more durable than both regular plastic and other bioplastics, and is potentially better suited for recycling. Almost all plastic is made from crude oil, and plastic production currently accounts for 4-6% of global oil consumption. The devel

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/promising-bioplastic-derived-poo-molecule - 2026-05-15

Planning a visit to Lund University? Join us for a campus tour and information session! Lund University campus tours and information sessionsWe offer frequent tours from April–September for visitors making plans to visit Lund throughout the academic year, as well as an information session introducing you to Lund University and an overview of study opportunities and how to apply. To attend the tour

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies/lund/campus-tours-and-information-sessions - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The mummified remains of Peder Winstrup are one of the best-preserved human bodies from the 1600s. Preliminary investigations reveal a sensational find: the internal organs are still in place. WATCH: Mummified bishop undergoes medical investigations“We can now observe that Winstrup’s mummy is one of the best-preserved

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/mummified-bishop-unique-time-capsule-17th-century - 2026-05-15

Make yourself comfortable at home on the sofa and immerse yourself in a symphony orchestra’s magical take on Beethoven´s Fifth Symphony as if you were there inside the concert hall. Change camera angles, zoom, cuts, sound quality and access background information about the piece being played. Or chat with fellow members of the digital audience. “The rapid digitalisation of the performing arts has

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/become-your-own-conductor - 2026-05-15

Lund University archaeologists have revealed details of late medieval artillery from the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship, Gribshunden. The shipwreck is the only known example of its kind from the medieval period – as both ship and weapons are nearly identical to those of the early Spanish and Portuguese explorers. The new study tells the story of how early modern maritime adventurers

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/uniquely-preserved-artillery-offers-clues-european-colonisation - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden may have discovered one of the keys to understanding how the body develops acute pancreatitis. The results offer hope for the development of drugs that specifically target the disease. Within gastro research it is a well-known fact that the excessive activation of a type of whi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/false-alarm-body-may-be-responsible-acute-pancreatitis - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Predators are not only a deadly threat to many animals, they also affect potential prey negatively simply by being nearby. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have studied what happens to the prey’s immune system when they are forced to expend a large amount of their energy on avoiding being eaten. To protect the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fear-predators-increases-risk-illness - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have together with American colleagues studied deceased patients who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or frontotemporal dementia. They observed a correlation between certain proteins and dementia sufferers’ tendency to commit criminal acts. “This study is unique in that

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/abnormal-proteins-correlate-criminal-behaviour-dementia - 2026-05-15

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Heart failure is known to be more common in certain families but whether this familial transition is caused by genetic or lifestyle factors. By studying adoptees in relation to both their biological parents and adoptive parents, a new population study in Sweden has found that genetic heritage is the dominant factor wh

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-highlights-genetic-risk-heart-failure - 2026-05-15

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made two new discoveries with regard to the beta cells’ ability to release insulin. The findings can also provide a possible explanation as to why smokers have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted on mice and donated beta cells from humans, and is now published in the scientific journal Cell Reports.The researchers have discove

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-discoveries-connection-between-nicotine-and-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-15

Massive Open Online Courses Lund University offers MOOCs – online courses open to anyone with an interest, regardless of previous experience. Please note that you cannot include a MOOC as a part of a degree or receive university credits for it. You can find Lund University's MOOCs on the Coursera platform (coursera.org). They have flexible start dates, so you can start at any time.Find all of Lund

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/distance-learning/moocs - 2026-05-15

Lund University now offers a scholarship programme for high-achieving African students from renowned research-oriented universities in a number of different African countries. Shortcuts to page content:About the ARUA Scholarship ProgrammeHow to applyAfter you have submitted your scholarship application  About the ARUA Scholarship Programme The ARUA Scholarship Programme aims to provide financial s

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/scholarships-and-awards/african-research-universities-alliance-arua-scholarship - 2026-05-15

Application fee or proof of fee exemptionIn order to have your application processed, non-EU citizens must pay the application fee by the deadline (early February if you are applying to autumn studies). If you have an EU citizenship or other exemption from the application fee, you must have submitted proof of this by the same deadline. Please note that your application will not be processed until

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/admission-degree-studies/applying-studies-when-apply/documentation - 2026-05-15

Lewy body disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. A research group from Lund University has now shown that the disease can be detected before symptoms appear, using a spinal fluid test. The studies are published in Nature Medicine, where the researchers also demonstrate that reduced sense of smell is strongly linked to Lewy body disease even before ot

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lewy-body-disease-can-be-detected-symptoms - 2026-05-15

Using lipidomics, a technique that measures the composition of blood lipids at a molecular level, and machine learning, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a blood lipid profile that improves the possibility to assess, several years in advance, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The blood lipid profile can also be linked to a certain diet and degree of physical activity.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-lipid-profile-predicts-risk-type-2-diabetes-better-obesity - 2026-05-15