News archive for Faculty of Science and Technology

Fysikerne Justas, Martin og Konrad ved diamantlaben.

Quantum physics may hold the key to detecting cancer early (18.12.2025)

Imagine a blood test that works like a car’s dashboard, warning you before cancer develops. Researchers in Bergen are using quantum physics and diamonds to make that possible.

Image taken from above showing a group of conference participants engaged in conversation with 3 of the conference posters in the background

First BIO-ECC Conference brings together more than 100 early-career researchers, students and technical staff (15.12.2025)

From deep-sea research to biomedical advances, the event created valuable connections across the local biological sciences community.

Starved sea anemones put their cells in ‘deep sleep’ mode (12.12.2025)

New work from the Steinmetz group at the Michael Sars Centre unveils the secrets behind the starlet sea anemone's extraordinary ability to adjust its body size according to food availability.

Africa Charter: Roadmap for transformative research (11.12.2025)

Africa–Europe research collaborations must move beyond narrow notions of “equitable partnerships” and towards a research system in which African institutions shape agendas, methods and benefits on equal terms.

Exploring ocean expectations (03.12.2025)

The data speaks clearly – our planet faces serious challenges, and the ocean is at the heart of them. Next summer we consider both the opportunities and controversies that come with ocean use. Apply by 1 February 2026.