Bacterial membrane satellites prove important testing ground for new antibiotics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The membrane is the bacteria’s most important line of defense against our antibiotics. When it sheds part of that defense, the discarded leftovers now prove to be key players in our fight against antibacterial resistance.
MRSA bacteria: The Sneaky and Sometimes Dangerous Tenant in Your Throat SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: One of the most common bacteria hiding in the human throat can sometimes be a menace to our health. To get rid of it we need a brand-new treatment strategy, and we just might have found the right tools to make that strategy.
All sperm whales off the Norwegian coasts are males. Their lives are far more interesting than we imagined Males used to be regarded as loners.
What is happening to the Arctic sea ice in winter? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The loss of summer Arctic sea ice has become the «canary in the coalmine» of climate change. Sea ice is also declining during the dark, cold winter, but more ice was observed this winter than in the previous 10 years. A new PhD thesis helps to understand why.
Rising concerns about marine health call for better knowledge of marine microbial communities SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Unlocking the mysteries of marine microbial communities can help us make better decisions on marine resource management.
What do pigs and birds have in common? They have a shared instinctual trait that defies expectations.
How do frogs survive the winter? The freezing temperatures can be lethal to frogs, but the cold actually has some advantages.
Telemedicine: How new technologies can bring medical care to people in remote areas SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The introduction of AI and smart technology is paving the way for more proactive, personalised, and accessible medical services.
Three reasons why your sports watch cannot measure stress SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The most crucial element in managing stress is, and will always be, you - how you interact with the world and manage the universal challenges we all face.
Do you know why you choose the music you listen to? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Algorithmic music recommendations are everywhere. Why do people resist to acknowledge them?
Bacteria have a new mortal enemy: DNA SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: We all know about DNA. It lives inside every cell in our bodies and shapes who we are and how we look. But what if we could use it as a tool against bacteria?
Mucus oozed when this deep-sea creature was kept in murky water Researchers tested how well the jellyfish could tolerate particles in water that simulated potential seabed mining conditions.
This Arctic fox will help save its species “We hope he will become the father of many kits,” researcher says.
After thousands of years apart, wild and domesticated cats are now having kittens Researchers have found that European wildcats and domestic cats did not have offspring with each other until the 1960s.
Reindeer in Svalbard are inbred. Is this a problem? Researchers believe that inbreeding can sometimes be an advantage.
A large Gross Domestic Product doesn’t necessarily lead to better lives SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: More than 20 countries perform better than the USA on the Human Development Index (HDI). If money can buy happiness, the economic resources of the USA are clearly not spent well.
Why Norway has banned the breeding of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Norway’s Supreme Court has ruled that the breeding of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels violates the Animal Welfare Act. A Norwegian professor believes the court has made a mistake in allowing further breeding of English Bulldogs.
Researchers have managed to extract RNA from an extinct animal The last known Tasmanian tiger died in 1936. “It’s unexpected and fantastic to get this information from an extinct animal,” a researcher at UiT The Arctic University of Norway says.
Swine fever in Sweden is spreading. Norway offers bounty for reporting sick and dead wild boars African swine fever has not yet spread into Norway. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute is now urging Norwegians to report any injured, sick or dead wild boar they see.
How influencers pave the way for brands to reach potential customers SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Social media’s built-in functions of purchasing make it possible for influencers to give brands access to a loyal crowd of followers who trust them.
Were Norwegian whalers worried about what they were doing? Norwegian whaling in the Antarctic consisted of blood, toil and adventure. In his new book, Espen Ytreberg writes about daily life in the industry that ended up almost wiping out the big whales.
Do we really need to pick up dog poop? Yes, according to scientists. But should we also do it while hiking in the woods?
Is it possible to secure grounds of quick clay in a sustainable manner? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Soil improvement currently has a significant climate impact due to the substantial consumption of cement and lime products. Recent efforts have improved the situation, but there is still much to be done to make the method sustainable. Is this possible, and how can it be achieved?
The secret lives of slugs: Where do they hide and why do the come out after rain? A wet summer is not necessarily the best for the much detested Spanish slugs.
The future of artificial intelligence in education SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Using ChatGPT, the students reports surpassed the quality of many research papers. How can subject matter experts stay relevant for software engineers?
How the office estranged and empowered queer women SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historically, the office was both a heterosexual straitjacket and a space where queer women could support themselves and become independent.
What can we learn from a Swedish fashion brand to innovate for a sustainable future? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How can we ensure that innovation leads us to a better future and not a dystopian one?
There are many strange poops in the animal kingdom Everything from wombats that poo cubes to fish that poo sand.
Robots may help relieve a congested healthcare system SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Could you imagine healthcare institutions with robots performing ultrasound examinations?
Why do women leave academia after completing a PhD? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The higher the academic level, the lower the percentage of women. It is a lose-lose game for female scientists and academia.
Nine recommendations on risk communication during health crises SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Building and maintaining a good reputation and trust – especially related to health issues – is an essential tool for governments and public health authorities to effectively manage future pandemics.
How beneficial bacteria can help premature babies thrive SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: A similar type of probiotics that you take to prevent getting the runs when travelling can save lives of prematurely born babies.
Working from home inhibits innovation. But researchers know how to fix it SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: When you work from home, you tend to communicate more with the members of your own team. This is good for implementing ideas. On the other hand, you also communicate less with other groups, which does not encourage the creation of new ideas. But all this can be fixed.
Research project halted after minke whale in Lofoten died: “The worst thing that could happen” A minke whale died after getting stuck in a part of a research facility in Lofoten during the night of June 3rd. The research project has now been temporarily halted.
Mark drove from the Netherlands to Norway for a new cancer treatment to save Misty the dog Mark Klaver has travelled from the Netherlands to Norway five times so that his dog Misty (12) can receive a new immunotherapy cancer treatment. Misty is participating in an experimental trial at the Veterinary College that could extend dogs' lives.
We are still surrounded by the Middle Ages SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historical events from the Middle Ages are often used – and misused – in political argumentation in our time. A current example is how Vladimir Putin misuses the Middle Ages to deny Ukraine’s right to exist as an independent nation.
A book with great images and a quiet, comfortable place shape how reading in families is done SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The overall benefit of shared book reading is lower than previously thought, but still remains a key activity for advancing children’s literacy.
The beauty of a swirl: We continuously reveal the secrets of the heart SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The heart is perhaps the most romanticised, and most studied human organ. The blood flow in the heart has fascinated physicians and researchers for decades, and our understanding of the cardiac mechanics are ever evolving.
What are these holes at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean? Marine scientists discovered them by accident.
Even chickens can de-stress with a good bath Stressed chickens have pain, become sicker and lay fewer eggs. Food and animal welfare are at stake when researchers help the birds cope with stress.
Did you know that bacteria can hide their antibiotic resistance? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Much like storing military defence equipment without revealing it to the enemy, bacteria can mask their ability to resist antibiotics. This hidden antibiotic resistance can pass under the radar and cause treatment failure in patients.
Mina the sheep was born intersex "She was the most beautiful sheep in the flock," says the owner of Mina's farm.
We have a new and better method for predicting male fertility in cattle breeding SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Traditionally animal breeders would select animals based on their physical characteristics, but with advancement of genetic techniques, animal breeders can now select animals based on their genetic makeup.
Why aren't animals as smart as humans? ASK A RESEARCHER: "Fire may have made human brains larger," researcher says.
How often do you need to use your clothes to be «sustainable»? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The functional unit for a winter coat is 100 days of use. But what does it mean?
Arctic sea ice retreat is well observed by satellites and new technology. So why do we still need scientists working on the ice? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Sea ice is an essential part of Earth’s climate and ocean systems, and in the Arctic the ice decreases year by year.
Trying to make assisted fertilization work for pigs Researchers want to put Norway on the pig embryo map. Animal rights activists are critical.
How conscience enables companies to realise their sustainability strategies SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Companies lack expertise on sustainability, fail to prioritise climate change and lack the commitment to drive environmental and social commitments into the core of the business. Why?
Why do some Norwegian fjords turn green? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Images from space can reveal the secrets behind the colours of the fjords.
World's oldest DNA: Scientists discover 2-million-year-old remains of plants and animals Genetic material from the elephant relative mastodon, cedar and spruce has now been discovered in a warmer Greenland of yore. It is the oldest DNA ever found.
The three fears every leader has to know: Why appealing to fear is essential in a crisis SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Knowing how to appeal to apocalyptic fear, political fear, and private fear will help a leader name reality in a credible manner and assess which fear to prioritize at a given time.
Fatty acid composition in the salmon fillet can be measured in seconds SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Norwegian farmed salmon is a good source of the healthy fatty acids, found in fatty fish.
What is women's health and why is it important? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How should we understand the concept of women's health, and what does it mean to me as an obstetrician and researcher on women's health issues?
Here are 12 of the most exciting prehistoric animal discoveries Palaeontologist Jørn Hurum takes us through the highlights of dinosaurs and other extinct animals over the past 20 years.
No one is dead until warm and dead SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Once your core temperature drops towards 30°C, your heart could stop beating – and by then it's usually game over.
Animal populations saw average declines of 69 per cent, but what does that actually mean? The figure from the new WWF report can easily be misinterpreted.
The beauty of getting lost in the loss cone SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Everyday untold trillions of particles, mainly protons and electrons, are bouncing back and forth between the Northern and Southern hemispheres along the Earth’s magnetic field.
Nanocarriers are the Trojan horses of antibiotics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: There is a new kid in town. He is a nanocarrier loaded with antibiotics, and he can trick bacterial biofilms into opening its strongly guarded gates for him. Antibiotic resistant bacteria better beware.
How to market food processed with new technologies SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Marketing researchers have developed a guide for food producers who sell products that have been processed using new technologies.
Necropsy report following Freya’s euthanasia: Was healthy and died instantly According to the walrus Freya's necropsy, she was in good health. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute's report also shows that she died instantly when she was put down.
Should you help injured birds? A little duckling has injured its foot. Should you help, kill it or do nothing?
Both animals and humans yawn. Why do we yawn and why is it contagious? It's not because we need more oxygen to the brain.
Biological sex: What kind of variations exist in nature? In plants and animals, one type of gamete – reproductive cell – is larger than the other.
Here’s why Rattus norvegicus has taken over Europe The black rat spread across Europe in two waves, first in Roman times and then in the Middle Ages. But today it has had to cede Europe to the ‘Norwegian’ brown rat.
Why didn't our ancient ancestors get cavities? ASK A RESEARCHER: People used to not have cavities. So why do we get them today?
What the evolution of the hero in Norwegian fabulations can tell us about ourselves SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How has the Norwegian fantastic hero changed over time, and what can this tell us about ourselves?
How different governments communicated during coronavirus SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Poor communication will significantly undermine national responses to a pandemic.
Who cries more in the Olympics? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Our results suggest that emotional tears are not only a biological feature that relate to gender or age, but also a cultural phenomenon.
Mammoths and other large animals survived in the north much longer than previously believed New DNA research indicates that the climate, not humans, led to the demise of these large creatures.
Calves not allowed to stay with their mother are more stressed and grow less well Consumers of milk and cheese want cows and calves to stay together.
A strong breeze and chance of storms: How we used pollen to create a wind forecast from 10,000 years ago SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Pollen can travel far through the air, allowing scientists who find them to trace the winds of the past. Maaike Zwier writes about her new study from South Georgia, where ancient pollen may reveal shifts in the dominating westerlies.
Was there such a thing as a female Viking warrior? OPINION: Are the changing answers to this question a direct result of our own changing views on gender?
Microplastic research needs a common language SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: With increased knowledge about microplastics in the environment comes new challenges. Researchers see significant challenges in maintaining the quality of knowledge that is shared, and how it is used further.
Would more games between attractive teams increase attendance? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Football authorities might have something to learn from economic theory.
Viagra can potentially save the lives of people with severe hypothermia SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Viagra works in both hot and cold situations.
It’s not just city dwellers who like large carnivores Norway and Sweden have seen an increase in wolf, bear, wolverine and lynx populations in recent years. Meanwhile, people’s positive attitudes towards carnivores has remained high. There are more who like them than dislike them.