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Helen MC @crystallised-cricket.com · 11h

Australian Chemist @rosieyoung.bsky.social bakes #MOF cake to celebrate #NobelPrize - how amazing is that!

Rosie Young @rosieyoung.bsky.social · 11h

It didn't collapse overnight! Some defects were introduced, which will probably result in peak broadening in the PXRD. Also a passivation surface layer has been added and surface absorbed atoms

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 1d

🎖️ The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 is awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson & Omar Yaghi! They have created molecular constructions, known as metal–organic frameworks, that can contribute to solving some of humankind’s greatest challenges.

www.kva.se/nobelchemistry2025

#Nobelprize

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 2d

📞Hans Ellegren just made someone’s day! Who do you think is on the other end of the line?
Find out at 11:45 CEST on www.kva.se
#NobelPrize

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 2d

🎖️ The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis!

The laureates used a series of experiments to demonstrate that the bizarre properties of the quantum world can be made concrete in a system big enough to be held in the hand.

www.kva.se/nobelphysics2025

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 3d

Stockholm calling 📞… Who will get some good news today?
Find out at 11:45 CEST on www.kva.se
#NobelPrize

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 3d

🌟The meeting has begun, and the press is waiting patiently for the announcement. It’s time for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to decide on this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

Watch the livestream at 11:45 CEST at www.kva.se

#NobelPrize

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Sep 4

On 1 September 2025, Emily Boyd assumed the role of Director of the Beijer Institute. With an international career spanning leading universities in Sweden and the UK, she brings with her extensive expertise in sustainability research, leadership, and collaboration.

👉 beijer.kva.se/news-item/ne...

New director: Emily Boyd takes the helm | Beijer Institute

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Sep 4

@easac.bsky.social today published a comprehensive report on the fast-growing world of meat alternatives, from plant-based and insect-derived proteins to microbial fermentation and cultivated meat.

Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/easa...

#ScienceSky #AcademicSky

EASAC report examines potential of meat alternatives - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

The European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) today published a comprehensive report on meat alternatives. As the EU is mulling a Protein Strategy to bolster sustainable food systems, the re...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌍The ESG landscape is shifting: the US retreats, the EU advances with CSRD and CSDDD. What does this mean for the future of sustainability—especially for family-owned companies?
👉Register for the symposium "ESG family owned business" on September 25th: www.kva.se/evenemang/es...

ESG family owned business - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

ESG family owned business

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Aug 28

🌍 Congratulations to Professor Günter Blöschl, awarded the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for groundbreaking research on flood risks in a changing climate. 🏆 #StockholmWaterPrize

Photo: Jonas Bord/Stockhom Water Foundation

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Jun 5

Professor Emily Boyd has been appointed the next director of the Beijer Institute, taking over from current director Carl Folke upon his retirement on 1 September 2025.
Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/emil...
#science

Emily Boyd appointed new Director of the Beijer Institute - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

Professor Emily Boyd has been appointed the next director of the Beijer Institute, taking over from current director Carl Folke upon his retirement on 1 September 2025.

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies has issued a statement on academic freedom. The statement outlines the committee’s views on academic freedom and its significance for research, education, and the dissemination of knowledge.
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New statement on academic freedom

The Human Rights Committee of Sweden’s Scientific and Literary Academies has issued a statement on academic freedom.

www.kva.se

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · May 19

EASAC: Europe must learn to live with fire
“Many parts of Europe are facing a large increase in multi-year droughts, leading to an increased probability of extreme fires. Some areas are likely to experience severe events every two years”.
Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/easa...
@easac.bsky.social

EASAC: Europe must learn to live with fire - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

“Many parts of Europe are facing a large increase in multi-year droughts, leading to an increased probability of extreme fires. Some areas are likely to experience severe events every two years”, says...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · May 5

📢ALLEA calls upon all scientific institutions, political decision-makers, and the public to recognise and defend the essential role of independent science in the U.S. and worldwide!

Learn more:
www.kva.se/en/news/new-...
#Science #Research #ALLEA

New statement from ALLEA on the attacks on academic freedom - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

New statement from ALLEA on the attacks on academic freedom

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · May 5

Live now: The Crafoord Prize Lectures 2025
Leading scientists from around the world are sharing their latest findings on polyarthritis and immune system disorders.

🔗 Watch the livestream: www.kva.se/evenemang/th...
#Science #Research #Polyarthritis

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Apr 25

Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics 🔵🟡
Now it is time for the first in-person conference, with talks recognizing important historical advances in physics, and talks dedicated to modern research in theoretical and computational physics.

www.kva.se/evenemang/sw...

Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

Sweden-Ukraine Conference: Theoretical and Computational Physics

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Apr 8

📢New EASAC Report: Energy Imports are Europe’s Achilles’ Heel!
Growing geopolitical tensions combined with high dependencies on imported fuels, raw materials and technologies, are an increasing threat to European energy security. Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/new-...
@easac.bsky.social #Academicsky

New EASAC Report: Energy Imports are Europe’s Achilles’ Heel - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

“There is no security without energy security.” This is how Dr William Gillett, Director of the EASAC Energy Programme, summarises the report ‘Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies’. Written by expe...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Mar 20

Professor Günter Blöschl is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2025 based on his world-renowned research and work on flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling and regional process hydrology.
Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/rese...
@tuwien.at #SWP

Research about flooding awarded Stockholm Water Prize - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

Professor Günter Blöschl is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2025 based on his world-renowed research and work on flood risk reduction, water resource management, flood scaling and regional process h...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Mar 6

The latest #EASAC report examines the evidence of worsening trends, the inadequate responses, and the urgent need for bold policy action globally where the EU is already in the lead.

Learn more: ow.ly/JMSz50VbF4h
#Science #Academicsky

New EASAC Commentary: Growing chasm between evidence and political action on climate change - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

New EASAC Commentary: Growing chasm between evidence and political action on climate change

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences endorse the ALLEA Statement on Threats to Academic Freedom and International Research Collaboration in the United States. The recent developments in the US have far-reaching consequences for global research collaboration.
www.kva.se/en/news/the-...

The Academy endorse ALLEA statement on threats to academic freedom - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

The Academy endorse ALLEA statement on threats to academic freedom

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Feb 19

Sven Lidin, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Lund University has been elected as new President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. He will take up his duties as of July 1, 2025.

Read more: www.kva.se/en/news/prof...
Photo: Patrik Lundin

Professor Sven Lidin elected as new President of the Academy - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

Från och med halvårsskiftet blir Sven Lidin ny preses (ordförande) för Vetenskapsakademien. ”Roligt och hedrande”, säger Lundaprofessorn om det nya uppdraget.

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Feb 13

🌟Sjöberg Laureate Miriam Merad has studied how cells in the innate immune system affect the body’s ability to fight tumours. Her discoveries have hugely contributed to making these cells a promising target for the development of new cancer therapies.
www.kva.se/en/news/sjob...
#Science #Academicsky

Sjöberg Prize 2025

Miriam Merad is awarded the Sjöberg Prize 2025 for discovering new targets for cancer therapies in the immune system.

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Feb 6

Welcome to the 13th Sweden-Japan Academic Network (SJAN) Seminar: Materials for sustainability and Sweden-Japan academic partnership. If you are interested in studying, doing a postdoc or working in Japan, this event is for you.
Read more: www.kva.se/evenemang/th...
#AcademicSky #Science #Japan

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Jan 30

📣The Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis 2025, worth 6 million Swedish kronor, is awarded to Christopher Goodnow and David Nemazee!💡🔬

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK-m...

#Science #polyarthritis #CrafoordPrize
@scripps.edu @garvaninstitute.bsky.social titute.bsky.social

Crafoord Prize Laureates discovered mechanisms that prevent autoimmune disease

YouTube video by Vetenskapsakademien

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · Jan 24

📢On January 30th, the 2025 Crafoord Prize will be announced! With a prize sum of 6 million SEK, it's one of the world's largest scientific awards.
Check out the interview of last year's laureate, Claire Voisin, after receiving the news.
Who will get the exciting news this year?
#AcademicSky #Science

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