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Understanding and controlling light-driven electronic processes at the nanometer scale is important for the continued development of next-generation optoelectronic devices, energy-efficient information processing, and emerging neuromorphic systems. This thesis investigates light-matter interactions in nanoscale systems across a broad range of timescales, from femtosecond plasmon dynamics to molecu
The article examines the World Health Organization’s (WHO) discourse on artificial intelligence (AI) in their foresight exercises, doing so by drawing on the analytical framework of strong and weak AI narratives. The analysis finds that strong AI narratives (those which depict AI as human-like or even super-intelligent, emphasising existential risks and transformative power) are rarely found. In c
Contemporary AI policy is dominated by hegemonic neoliberal ideology, embedding assumptions of individualism, rationality, and market fundamentalism into its regulatory frameworks. This is evident in major policy efforts (e.g., the EU AI Act or the OECD principles) which prioritize economic growth and innovation over justice, equity, and collective welfare, and in the current policy landscape that
Dominant approaches to explainability in AI emphasise post hoc technical transparency, overlooking the socio-technical contexts in which systems are developed, deployed, and experienced. This paper argues that beginning AI adoption processes with Question Zero (Q0), “Should we adopt an AI system in the first place?”, reframes explainability as an essential requirement across the entire AI lifecycl
Organ donation is a crucial aspect of healthcare, yet, the number of donors is insufficient to cover the demand for transplant procedures. In the European Union, around 15 people die each day waiting for a life-saving organ. National policies differ greatly among countries, but it is unclear how successful policies affect Deceased Organ Donation rates when introduced in new settings. This paper ex
This submission to the United Nations on Global Dialogue on AI Governance argues for a shift from technology-led AI governance towards purpose-led governance that prioritises societal value, human rights and long-term sustainability. It emphasises that decisions about AI should begin with assessing whether AI is appropriate in a given context before considering how it should be implemented. The su
Policymakers face unprecedented challenges in navigating the global politics of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare. While AI offers transformative potential, it can exacerbate health inequities and contribute to negative health outcomes along its opaque, transnational value chain. This paper provides an overview of the most pressing global political concerns related to AI and healthcare
This perspective argues that the legitimacy of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (IISPAI) depends as much on the demonstrable independence of its governance as on the quality of its scientific expertise. While the Preliminary Report offers an important contribution to global AI governance, it provides limited transparency regarding the management of fundi
As many NATO states compete in the geopolitical “AI race,” their ambitions increasingly depend on energy- and data-intensive infrastructures. Central to this are subsea cables (SSCs), which have been denoted the “arteries of AI”. SSCs facilitate the national and transnational transfer of data and electricity necessary for current and future AI development. Despite their criticality, SSCs are highl
Earth observation has become an important tool for documenting the impacts of armed conflict on social-ecological systems, including damage to civilian infrastructure, agricultural systems, and ecosystems. Because earth observation provides systematic and reproducible observations, it is often presented as an objective and neutral source of evidence. However, while satellites can detect physical c
Non-technical summary. How the media talks about climate issues shapes public understanding of these issues. This article explores the news media debate about aviation and climate change in the US between 2016 and 2020. It finds that news coverage focused mostly on industry-led solutions, such as new technology and carbon offsetting. By contrast, reducing demand for flying was given little attenti
AIM: To assess the efficacy of deprescribing blood pressure-lowering medications in hypertensive patients suffering from severe hypotensive syncope.METHOD: Multicentre, prospective, pragmatic, non-randomized uncontrolled, study. Deprescribing (withdrawal or dose reduction of antihypertensive and psychoactive medications with blood pressure lowering effects) was guided by clinical experience and su
Background: The prognostic significance of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) in older adults remains uncertain, particularly in comparison with revascularized acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and other acute myocardial injury phenotypes. Methods: In the prospective population-based cohort of the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study (n = 30,466), 925 participants who exp
This article examines how many of Sweden’s most successful global companies have remained rooted in their home regions rather than relocating to Stockholm. By creating local networks of suppliers, skilled workers, research institutions, and public services, these firms have helped sustain dynamic regional economies. The Swedish experience raises important questions for Korea, where economic activi
Battery-swapping technology addresses key limitations of electrified agricultural machinery: battery energy density and efficient energy replenishment. This paper integrates an optimization algorithm for dispatchable battery-swapping into an electric farming simulation framework. A three-year simulation compares the optimized strategy, which leverages batteries for both field operations and energy
Evidence is inconclusive on whether immigrants are at higher risk of substance use disorders compared to non-immigrants. We investigated the risk of drug and alcohol use disorder (DUD and AUD) in first- and second-generation immigrants with refugee and non-refugee backgrounds using the nationwide Swedish longitudinal healthcare and legal registers. We included 798 141 males and 756 903 females who
