http://www.nortrade.com The latest articles from Nortrade.com Sat, 10 May 2008 01:00:01 +0100 en http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=288 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=288 The transition from R&D to the marketplace is facilitated by cooperation with the CCC, the impressive coalition between the Radium Hospital and Rikshospitalet. It is in this environment that clinical trials of new cancer treatment methods are carried out that support the ongoing activities of the OCC. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=289 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=289 A recent survey shows many employees working with companies at the Centre are from outside of Norway, creating an environment truly mirroring sectors of the international research world. In fact, foreign companies frequently approach the Centre to gain a better understanding of developments, and often lease office space to work more closely with the innovative activities here. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=287 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=287 It is the broad Norwegian goal to become carbon-neutral by 2030, an important success criteria driving many of the R&D activities here in this country, including the oil and gas industry. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=286 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=286 Norwegians are among the most wired people on the planet. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a natural part of life here as Norwegian scientists and engineers create innovative ICT technologies through focused research and development. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=284 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=284 One of the biggest milestones in polar history took place nearly 100 years ago, when the famed explorer Roald Amundsen planted the Norwegian flag at the South Pole on December 14, 1911 – the first person ever to reach the most inaccessible place on the planet. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=283 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=283 A clear majority of business leaders and the general public understand that Norwegian biotechnology’s is important in changing lives – as well as the excellent effect that it is having on the life quality – not only in their native country, but far beyond Norwegian borders as well. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=282 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=282 “Aquaculture is a significant industry in Norway, but it is also the most rapidly growing source of animal production in the world,” says Trond Storebakken, Director of the Aquaculture Protein Centre. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=285 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=285 There is wide interest around Norwegian research regarding the fascinating strength of cellulose microfibrils. Fibrils make up the micro-foundation of trees, giving them the ability to stand tall even in the face of the strongest winds. http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=281 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=281 Norway is among the most productive countries in the OECD area. In the 2007 report “Going for Growth”, the OECD ranked Norway second when it comes to worker productivity. Norway is also among the highest ranking countries regarding publicly funded Research and development.  http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=279 http://www.nortrade.com/index?cmd=show_article&id=279 Together with the Architectural Council for the National Tourist Route Project, the NPRA began the task of making an excellent Norwegian road network even more inviting, with the use of design, architecture and urban planning as part of the Route Project