# KTH Royal Institute of Technology snoring research > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kth-royal-institute-of-technology-snoring-research > Updated: 2026-08-21T15:00:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have utilized a 3D computational model to investigate the physical mechanisms of snoring. The study, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, focuses on the interaction between airflow, tissue motion, and sound generation within the upper airway. By simulating dynamic airflows, the team specifically examined the soft palate to understand why snoring occurs in individuals who may not suffer from sleep apnea. The research aims to address previous studies that oversimplified these biological factors, seeking to identify how unsteady airflow across soft tissues produces sound to provide new insights into snoring origins and potential prevention methods. ## Claims - Researchers from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden conducted a study on the causes of snoring. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Approximately 40% of men and 20% of women snore habitually. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The study was published in the journal Physics of Fluids. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The research team used an advanced computational model to simulate airflow in the upper respiratory tract. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Royal Institute of Technology researchers study snoring origins Swedish researchers have used advanced computational modeling to study the mechanics of snoring and its origins, aiming to find ways to prevent it beyond treating sleep apnea. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-institute-of-technology-researchers-study-snoring-origins ### 2026-08-18: KTH Royal Institute of Technology researchers model snoring mechanisms Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology developed a 3D model to study how airflow and soft tissue vibrations in the palate generate snoring sounds. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kth-royal-institute-of-technology-researchers-model-snoring-mechanisms --- Cite as: KTH Royal Institute of Technology snoring research. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kth-royal-institute-of-technology-snoring-research