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In order to meet the demands of consumers, personal care products, like any other product, must undergo constant innovation in order to stay up to date with consumer needs, preferences whilst conforming to commercial regulation. Here, the works contained within this thesis firstly aim to gain greater understanding of current actives in aluminium antiperspirant products, through the manufacture and
Fega och egenkära skurkar som fuskar, hjältar som för en ojämn kamp mot mörka krafter, brottare som kastar varandra i golvet med öronbedövande brak, slänger varandra genom bord som klyvs på mitten, slåss bland publiken så att stolarna ryker, domare som inte sällan missar regelbrott och övertramp och en publik av skrikande män och kvinnor som med liv och lust engagerar sig i kampen mellan det goda
Parent-of-origin effects (POEs), whereby the phenotypic impact of a genetic variant depends on parental inheritance, represent a mechanism through which genetic and environmental factors interact in complex traits such as metabolic disorders and cancer. As parental contributions differ, POEs can influence both early-life development and adult metabolic function, with parental imbalances observed i
This study investigates fracture initiation in tension and constrained bending of a three-ply paperboard. Size effects in tension are examined using two complementary approaches: Digital Image Correlation (DIC) based strain mapping on separated plies and tensile tests with varying gauge lengths. DIC of the tensile tests reveals persistent Localized Strain Zones (LSZ) with characteristic widths cf≈
Bacteria shape their cells by coordinating the growth and division of their peptidoglycan cell wall. The filamentous Streptomyces species, renowned for their complex multicellular development, diverge from the rod-shaped model bacteria in their modes of growth and division, making them powerful models to study mechanisms behind morphogenesis. Instead of elongating at the sidewalls and simply divid
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
