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Honing the communication technology of the future
Peter Andrekson’s acclaimed research has resulted in a unique system: an optical amplifier and hypersensitive receiver that enable ultrafast optical communication without disruptive noise. As a Wallenberg Scholar, he aims to further refine this technology and explore new applications. These could have an impact in fields ranging from space communication to quantum technology.
Honey bee bacteria helping us to understand evolution
Honey bees live in symbiosis with a certain type of lactic acid bacteria that protects them from infections. Wallenberg Scholar Siv Andersson is mapping the genome of the bacterium in search of clues on the evolution of life.
Revealing the role played by gut microbiota in human health
Wallenberg Scholar Fredrik Bäckhed is now taking the next big step, focusing on understanding – and demonstrating – how the complicated ecosystem in our intestines works.
Curiosity and play helping AI robots to learn better
Utilizing notions such play and curiosity, will enable robots to become better at learning from their interactions with the environment. Amy Loutfi incorporates several human cognitive traits into the artificial intelligence that governs the learning capabilities of robots.
