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New images of the shipwreck lying over 400 metres deep in Norway's largest lake

New images of the shipwreck lying over 400 metres deep in Norway's largest lake

Biden implemented a historic climate law in <br class="newline newline-mobile">the USA – could Trump undo it?

Biden implemented a historic climate law in
the USA – could Trump undo it?

Young people in Norway are no longer the least satisfied with life – a shift from recent trends

Young people in Norway are no longer the least satisfied with life – a shift from recent trends

The next big pandemic? Avian flu takes a worrying step closer to humans

The next big pandemic? Avian flu takes a worrying step closer to humans

Kids in poor families are more likely to have unhealthy diets and spend more time watching TV

Kids in poor families are more likely to have unhealthy diets and spend more time watching TV

Why was there a such huge amount of down in the Oseberg Viking ship?

Why was there a such huge amount of down in the Oseberg Viking ship?

May Stine found a meteorite: "It looked like it was burnt"

May Stine found a meteorite: "It looked like it was burnt"

How much more expensive it is to live alone in Norway?

CONTENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

“Artificial intelligence is not a threat to music”

University of Agder

“Artificial intelligence is not a threat to music”

Are mobile payment apps safe to use?

Kristiania University College

Are mobile payment apps safe to use?

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This is how you can avoid food poisoning from leftover rice and pasta

This is how you can avoid food poisoning from leftover rice and pasta

He got one of the fastest-growing brain disorders

He got one of the fastest-growing brain disorders

Applied for a job at NASA at the age of 12 – now she's set to become Norway's first astronaut

Applied for a job at NASA at the age of 12 – now she's set to become Norway's first astronaut

Horse meat was banned over 1,000 years ago, but that did not keep people from eating it

Horse meat was banned over 1,000 years ago, but that did not keep people from eating it

Hormonal IUD and breast cancer: "Wrong for women to be scared"

Hormonal IUD and breast cancer: "Wrong for women to be scared"

Family food expenses in Norway have increased 33 per cent in three years

Family food expenses in Norway have increased 33 per cent in three years

How to cope with autumn: "Go outdoors when it's light and take breaks from looking at screens"

How to cope with autumn: "Go outdoors when it's light and take breaks from looking at screens"

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Millions of Earth's species remain unknown to us. Can we still identify them?

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Millions of Earth's species remain unknown to us. Can we still identify them?

Digital housekeeping: The hidden work of smart technology

Oslo Metropolitan University

Digital housekeeping: The hidden work of smart technology

Envisioning a radically different future makes us more prepared

University of Oslo

Envisioning a radically different future makes us more prepared

Researchers: There are signs that the war is beginning to strain Russia's economy

Researchers: There are signs that the war is beginning to strain Russia's economy

A chieftain was buried <br class="newline newline-desktop">here over 1,200 years ago. <br class="newline newline-desktop">Is it Norway's largest <br class="newline newline-desktop">Viking ship?

A chieftain was buried
here over 1,200 years ago.
Is it Norway's largest
Viking ship?

Oldest animals on Earth found in northern Norway

Psychologists believe
we need a new approach to treating mental health problems

Are we really running out
of helium?

How blockchain technology can effectively combat greenwashing

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Oil pioneer Jan Erik has lost colleagues to cancer and has become ill from chemicals. Researchers are discovering new forms of cancer linked to the oil industry

Oil pioneer Jan Erik has lost colleagues to cancer and has become ill from chemicals. Researchers are discovering new forms of cancer linked to the oil industry

There are children in only one of the 106 apartments in Oddbjørn's (83) condominium association. 'Elder ghettos' are a gigantic social experiment, says a researcher

There are children in only one of the 106 apartments in Oddbjørn's (83) condominium association. 'Elder ghettos' are a gigantic social experiment, says a researcher

Archaeology

Ancient mountain <br class="newline newline-desktop">shack <br class="newline newline-mobile">used by <br class="newline newline-desktop">Viking Age travellers uncovered in Norway

Ancient mountain
shack
used by
Viking Age travellers uncovered in Norway

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

Over 30 mysterious children's graves <br class="newline newline-mobile">uncovered in Norway

Over 30 mysterious children's graves
uncovered in Norway

This is what a Norwegian boy looked like 8,000 <br class="newline newline-mobile">years ago

This is what a Norwegian boy looked like 8,000
years ago

Where did <br class="newline newline-desktop">the angels go?

Where did
the angels go?

Pastor: “I believe it was an angel that called"

Intensive parenting has become the new way of raising children

Intensive parenting has become the new way of raising children

Philosopher: You don't become wise without help from others

Philosopher: You don't become wise without help from others

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Imagining tomorrow: How fiction shapes our vision of a sustainable future

Oslo Metropolitan University

Imagining tomorrow: How fiction shapes our vision of a sustainable future

This yeast makes environmentally friendly feed for salmon

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

This yeast makes environmentally friendly feed for salmon

Some subsidies are counterproductive

University of Oslo

Some subsidies are counterproductive

Vikings

New discovery of Viking treasure: “Undoubtedly the most significant event of my career”

New discovery of Viking treasure: “Undoubtedly the most significant event of my career”

Norwegian Vikings were more barbaric than Danish Vikings

Norwegian Vikings were more barbaric than Danish Vikings

3,000 Viking swords have been found in Norway

3,000 Viking swords have been found in Norway

This gold ring once belonged to a powerful Viking Chief

This gold ring once belonged to a powerful Viking Chief

How can Norway’s sickness absence rates be reduced? Here’s what experts suggest

How can Norway’s sickness absence rates be reduced? Here’s what experts suggest

Are Norwegians really <br class="newline newline-mobile">the sickest in the world?

Are Norwegians really
the sickest in the world?

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown fish in the waters <br class="newline newline-desktop">off Antarctica. What do we really know about the ice-covered continent?

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown fish in the waters
off Antarctica. What do we really know about the ice-covered continent?

Norwegian researchers with a new discovery: This thunderstorm bubbles and boils with radioactive radiation

Norwegian researchers with a new discovery: This thunderstorm bubbles and boils with radioactive radiation

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Engineer Sam Celentano found 222 grams of gold in a laboratory. What was it doing there?

Engineer Sam Celentano found 222 grams of gold in a laboratory. What was it doing there?

Study reveals gaps in how children experience being heard in Norwegian child welfare services

University of Agder

Study reveals gaps in how children experience being heard in Norwegian child welfare services

According to an Old Norse saga, a man was thrown into a well in 1197 to poison the water. Researchers can now reveal more about who he was

NIKU - Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research

According to an Old Norse saga, a man was thrown into a well in 1197 to poison the water. Researchers can now reveal more about who he was

Report claims that the Covid-19 vaccines may have made people chronically ill: "Not possible to conclude," says researcher

Report claims that the Covid-19 vaccines may have made people chronically ill: "Not possible to conclude," says researcher

Who pooped <br class="newline newline-desktop"><br class="newline newline-mobile">– 250 million years ago?

Who pooped

– 250 million years ago?

Childhood diabetes has increased significantly <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">– Norway has one of the highest rates worldwide

Childhood diabetes has increased significantly

– Norway has one of the highest rates worldwide

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health wants regular testing of PFAS levels in Norwegians' blood

The use of artificial intelligence has doubled since last year

The use of artificial intelligence has doubled since last year

Why are we afraid <br class="newline newline-desktop">to talk <br class="newline newline-mobile">to children about suicide?

Why are we afraid
to talk
to children about suicide?

Teachers lack authority.
Could coaching be a solution?

New study on long Covid contradicts other studies – do patients have an overactive immune system or not?

New study on long Covid contradicts other studies – do patients have an overactive immune system or not?

Are we really <br class="newline newline-desktop">running out of helium?

Are we really
running out of helium?

Methane leaks from cracks in the Barents Sea seabed

Methane leaks from cracks in the Barents Sea seabed

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Music can repair some of the damage inflicted by a prison sentence

University of Oslo

Music can repair some of the damage inflicted by a prison sentence

AI-generated images of teenagers: "They're made so beautiful that it becomes intrusive"

University of Agder

AI-generated images of teenagers: "They're made so beautiful that it becomes intrusive"

The first alien planets were discovered in <br class="newline newline-desktop">the 1990s. What <br class="newline newline-desktop">have we learned?

The first alien planets were discovered in
the 1990s. What
have we learned?

How was this ornamental stave church portal created nearly 1,000 years ago? The answers emerged when craftsmen carved a replica

How was this ornamental stave church portal created nearly 1,000 years ago? The answers emerged when craftsmen carved a replica

Parents make different choices when burying<br class="newline newline-mobile"> their stillborn child

Parents make different choices when burying
their stillborn child

What people used <br class="newline newline-desktop">to believe about <br class="newline newline-desktop">the <br class="newline newline-mobile">northern lights

What people used
to believe about
the
northern lights

Dating apps’ rhetoric for tapping your wallet

Dating apps’ rhetoric for tapping your wallet

<span data-lab-text_size_mobile="23" class="tm23">Norway has never had a real dinosaur <br class="newline newline-desktop">– until now: <br class="newline newline-mobile">How do you assemble it?</span>

Norway has never had a real dinosaur
– until now:
How do you assemble it?

'Unprecedented' weather changes: 70 per cent of the world could be affected

'Unprecedented' weather changes: 70 per cent of the world could be affected

The Norwegian Oil Fund is valued
at 1.7 trillion USD
– so why
aren't taxes in Norway lower?

These environmental toxins <br class="newline newline-desktop">are everywhere <br class="newline newline-mobile">– and they are affecting boys' puberty

These environmental toxins
are everywhere
– and they are affecting boys' puberty

Githa got TBE from a tick bite: “When the virus reached my brain, the headache became so intense that I thought my head was going to explode”

Githa got TBE from a tick bite: “When the virus reached my brain, the headache became so intense that I thought my head was going to explode”

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Beware of the full moon: Mammals in tropical forests shy away from moonlight

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Beware of the full moon: Mammals in tropical forests shy away from moonlight

For the first time, marine researchers have remotely controlled an unmanned vessel from the control room in Bergen

Institute of Marine Research

For the first time, an unmanned research vessel has been remotely controlled from Bergen

This ice does not get the chance to grow old

University of Bergen

This ice does not get the chance to grow old

Archaeologists’ most exciting finds: <br class="newline newline-desktop">“I caught a glimmer of gold and glass”

Archaeologists’ most exciting finds:
“I caught a glimmer of gold and glass”

Is it okay for authors to lie about true stories?

Nine men who may have been sacrificed <br class="newline newline-desktop">– modern technology aims to uncover more from the Oseberg Viking tapestries

Nine men who may have been sacrificed
– modern technology aims to uncover more from the Oseberg Viking tapestries

Is it possible that volcanoes existed on the Moon far later than previously believed?

Is it possible that volcanoes existed on the Moon far later than previously believed?

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Could traces of bacteria in water combat salmon disease?

Nord University

Could traces of bacteria in water combat salmon disease?

Students who fall behind: "I completely lost faith in myself. I didn’t think I’d ever have a partner, a job, or a life"

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)

Students who fall behind: "I completely lost faith in myself. I didn’t think I’d ever have a partner, a job, or a life"

Emerged from a melting <br class="newline newline-desktop">Norwegian glacier after <br class="newline newline-desktop">1,300 years: – Very, very rare

Emerged from a melting
Norwegian glacier after
1,300 years: – Very, very rare

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Researcher: Never take health and lifestyle advice from centenarians

Researcher: Never take health and lifestyle advice from centenarians

Why does physical activity exacerbate symptoms in ME/CFS and long Covid patients?

Why does physical activity exacerbate symptoms in ME/CFS and long Covid patients?

Arctic sea-ice monitoring: <br class="newline newline-desktop"><br class="newline newline-mobile">from the Vikings to <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">satellite observations

Share your science:

Arctic sea-ice monitoring:

from the Vikings to

satellite observations

What will happen if we succeed with artificial intelligence?

What will happen if we succeed with artificial intelligence?

Why you should always rinse your fruit and vegetables – even those from your own garden

Why you should always rinse your fruit and vegetables – even those from your own garden

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

Many adolescents get far too little sleep. Might starting the school day later help?

Physical and social activities are healthy for everyone. What's life like when you can't tolerate them?

Physical and social activities are healthy for everyone. What's life like when you can't tolerate them?

This beetle lives only <br class="newline newline-desktop">in Norway, on an endangered flower

This beetle lives only
in Norway, on an endangered flower

Jesus killed 2,000 pigs. God sent a woman back into slavery

Gynaecological instruments have not changed much since ancient times

Gynaecological instruments have not changed much since ancient times

The theoretical foundation for psychology is shaky. <br class="newline newline-desktop">No one knows if the the theories are valid

The theoretical foundation for psychology is shaky.
No one knows if the the theories are valid

Does everyone need the same amount of sleep?

Does everyone need the same amount of sleep?

How is the brain cleansed? Researchers are divided over the findings of a new Norwegian study

How is the brain cleansed? Researchers are divided over the findings of a new Norwegian study

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How will deer species be affected by climate change?

NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

How will deer species be affected by climate change?

New research on ACL injuries: Heavy training leads to better results

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

New research on ACL injuries: Heavy training leads to better results

Why are <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">french fries unhealthy?

Why are

french fries unhealthy?

How can you tell if someone is lying?

Harmful substances have been found in plastic food packaging – but do we ingest them?

Harmful substances have been found in plastic food packaging – but do we ingest them?

"There are few who drink such large amounts of coffee." New study raises the alarm on energy drinks and sleep

"There are few who drink such large amounts of coffee." New study raises the alarm on energy drinks and sleep

1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway”

1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway”

How safe – or dangerous <br class="newline newline-desktop">– is eating fruit that has fallen on the ground?

How safe – or dangerous
– is eating fruit that has fallen on the ground?

Dentists: people often have unrealistic expectations about how white their teeth should be

Dentists: people often have unrealistic expectations about how white their teeth should be

Here's what <br class="newline newline-desktop">researchers <br class="newline newline-desktop">encountered in <br class="newline newline-desktop">Norway's <br class="newline newline-desktop">deepest hole

Here's what
researchers
encountered in
Norway's
deepest hole

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Researchers believe that Uncle Tom's Cabin in Norwegian reflects the evolution of the racism debate

University of Oslo

Researchers believe that Uncle Tom's Cabin in Norwegian reflects the evolution of the racism debate

Half of those who received mental health care found errors in their medical records

Norwegian centre for E-health research

Half of those who received mental health care found errors in their medical records

New study: Streptococcal vaccines are both safe and effective

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

New study: Streptococcal vaccines are both safe and effective

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What happens when rivers are given rights?

Oslo Metropolitan University

What happens when rivers are given rights?

Researchers play hide and seek with CO2

University of Bergen

Researchers play hide and seek with CO2

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Researchers are concerned about the gap in AI usage between male and female students

NHH - Norwegian School of Economics

Researchers are concerned about the gap in AI usage between male and female students

Why kindergarten matters for children growing up in poor families

University of Oslo

Why kindergarten matters for children growing up in poor families

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AI can understand your medical records: A new language model could revolutionise healthcare

Norwegian centre for E-health research

AI can understand your medical records: A new language model could revolutionise healthcare

School refusal: 8 out of 10 kids perceive school to be an unsafe place

University of South-Eastern Norway

School refusal: 8 out of 10 kids perceive school to be an unsafe place

People are receiving more digital healthcare in Europe

Norwegian centre for E-health research

People are receiving more digital healthcare in Europe

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Traces of human saliva have been found in this stave church’s decorative paintwork

University of Bergen

Traces of human saliva have been found in this stave church’s decorative paintwork

AI expert: We should not have AI that exploits people's weaknesses

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

AI expert: We should not have AI that exploits people's weaknesses

Researcher: Instagram attracts narcissists, while YouTube feeds our addictions

University of Oslo

Researcher: Instagram attracts narcissists, while YouTube feeds our addictions

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Afghanistan veterans are more prone to anger

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Afghanistan veterans are more prone to anger

20 years ago, it took around 17 minutes for teenagers to fall asleep once they got into bed. Today, it takes over an hour

University of Agder

20 years ago, it took around 17 minutes for teenagers to fall asleep once they got into bed. Today, it takes over an hour

Why is the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere the hottest?

University of Oslo

Why is the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere the hottest?

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Refugees in kindergartens: "Mutual trust is key"

University of Agder

Refugees in kindergartens: "Mutual trust is key"

Norwegian schools are not adequately accessible to all their users

Norwegian schools are not adequately accessible to all their users

New report: One in four middle managers in schools work in stressful environments

University of Agder

New report: One in four middle managers in schools work in stressful environments

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Music artists are dependent on social media

University of Oslo

Music artists are dependent on social media

How AI can provide too broad an overview of society: "Open data threatens Norway's security"

University of Agder

How AI can provide too broad an overview of society: "Open data threatens Norway's security"

You need more protein from the age of 55

Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research

You need more protein from the age of 55

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