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This moss can naturally eliminate arsenic from water

Through the magic of moss, anything is possible. Scientists at the University of Stockholm have discovered that Warnstofia...

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World's first electric road that charges moving vehicles debuts in Sweden

The first electrified road capable of charging EVs as they drive across it is now open outside of Stockholm, Sweden....

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Proposed Swedish bridge offers stellar river views with amphitheater-like seating

Erik Andersson Architects has proposed a new type of bridge for Kalix, Sweden that does more than just connect...

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Plogging: Sweden's new fitness trend combines jogging and trash pickup

Plogging is a fitness trend that will help get you - and the environment - in shape. Scandinavians dreamed up this...

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Ruins of Sweden’s oldest church sheltered by a new A-frame building

Medieval history meets modern architecture at Kata Farm, a ninth-century church that now serves as an exhibition...

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IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies at the age of 91

IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad died over the weekend at the age of 91. Kamprad founded the global behemoth in 1943,...

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This floating hotel and spa in Sweden will fill you with wanderlust

The team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden just unveiled plans for a new floating hotel and spa on the Lule...

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Jaw-dropping hotel made of ice and snow opens in Sweden

ICEHOTEL is back and it’s as magical as ever. Located 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish...

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Uniti officially unveils its electric city car - and it will sell for under $18K

Uniti from Sweden has officially unveiled its first electric car, the Uniti One. The company took the covers off...

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This Swedish electric car comes with 5 years of free electricity

Uniti is on a mission to create an intelligent, small electric car - and they just partnered with energy company...

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This Swedish power plant is burning H&M clothes instead of fossil fuels

A Swedish power plant northwest of Stockholm hopes to go fossil fuel free by 2020 - and they're turning to recycled...

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Vipp launches “very untraditional” hotel rooms, starting at 1,000 Euro per night

Danish design brand Vipp just launched its first two hotel rooms that promise the height of luxury design—starting...

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Floating sauna with charred timber cladding boasts minimal site impact

When Milan-based Small Architecture Workshop was asked to design a tiny sauna for a bed and breakfast in Åmot,...

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This new energy concept from Sweden can make any building net zero

A new Swedish energy concept can turn any building into a net zero energy structure. Pioneered by Malmö-based...

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The Folkets House is an inclusive space where refugees can learn skills and find jobs

This palm-shaped temporary pavilion recently popped up at the Enskifteshagen Park in Malmö, Sweden, as an inclusive...

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