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22.08.2019Green transition: The whole world can learn from a small town in Iceland
A small town in northern Iceland has gone almost CO2-neutral. Researchers went there to find out how they did it and what we can learn from them.
21.08.2019New research challenges the origin of 'The Egtved girl'
The question of her origin is widely debated. My research shows that she probably was from Scandinavia – but not from Jutland.
20.08.2019Hospitals fear a new, deadly fungus – How big is the threat and what can we do?
Drug-resistant infections are increasing globally. One new member of the superbug family has already caused severe illness in hospitalized patients. Here is
19.08.2019Today’s generation shocked they might have to care for their parents
Pushing a pram gives a young middle-class man status in Scandinavia. But when will it be just as cool to push your old father around in a wheelchair?
17.08.2019What happens to flowers and birds when we massacre mosquitoes with modern traps?
It’s only recently that people have thought that eradicating mosquitoes might be a bad thing, a mosquito researcher says.
15.08.2019This is what we talk about when we talk about being drunk
Sex, barfing and stealing are among the most common themes when young Norwegians tell stories about their wild evenings on the town.
13.08.2019How problematic is it for sheep to wear a bell all summer long?
Do sheep bells qualify as mistreatment of animals?
10.08.2019People are more generous to each other at festivals
Much of the festival experience doesn't really happen during the concerts, but between people themselves, in the tents, a festival researcher says.
08.08.2019Health trends over the last 45 years: We’re getting fatter — but healthier
Norway's most comprehensive population survey shows some surprising contradictions. The average Norwegian has gotten heavier over the last 45 years, while
05.08.2019Here’s how scientists discovered salmon that need less food to grow
Norwegian researchers have identified young salmon that can be farmed using less feed than their not-as-efficient brethren.
03.08.2019What’s the lasting effect of surgical knee repair?
For the first time, a researcher has looked at how different surgical methods affect knee function 5-10 years after treatment.
31.07.2019Who chooses to work past age 67?
Not only people with higher education choose to work longer. A recent research project on seniors in working life reveals several surprising findings.
29.07.2019Norwegian researchers find link between ALS and body weight
A Norwegian study shows that overweight and obese individuals have a lower risk for ALS than those who are of normal weight and underweight.
27.07.2019Into the Subglacial Tunnel
A POST FROM THE SUB-GLACIAL BLOG: After a steep walk up the mountain, we arrived in front of the tunnel entrance. There we stood, in shorts and t-shirts,
26.07.2019Arrival at Svartisen
A POST FROM THE SUB GLACIAL BLOG: On the 17th of July, our advisor Miriam Jackson and the three of us (French students Perrine, Sophia and Juliette) made an
25.07.2019Researcher recommends teachers talk to students about sexual abuse
New cases of child sexual abuse constantly crop up in the media. The topic has received greater attention both from the police and in politics. But classrooms
22.07.2019What happens to immigrant kids as adults?
Their performance is a bit weaker than that of other children in elementary school, and somewhat fewer students complete upper secondary school. Compared to
18.07.2019Asthma or EILO: Are misdiagnosed breathing difficulties making children and adolescents less active?
EILO is a breathing problem that can be confused with asthma. Doctor believes many people don’t know they can get help.
14.07.2019Babies can show signs of autism early in life
Babies who were just 10 months old and who later received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder took less initiative than other children to communicate with
12.07.2019Half of Norwegian red foxes eat rat poison
Many people still put out poison baits, even though this form of rodent control is prohibited.