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.
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.
Do we care that red meat is bad for the climate, or do we just eat what we want? Norwegians are not going to cut their meat consumption enough even if they believe the climate impact is important, says a researcher behind a new Norwegian study.
The Earth traps more heat than before. This is partly due to cleaner air There is a growing imbalance in how much energy the Earth receives and emits back.
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.
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.
Why is there so much methane in the atmosphere right now? The greenhouse gas methane is 28 times more powerful than CO2, and its presence is increasing in the atmosphere.
When ice becomes as thick as this, it could linger for months The roads and sidewalks in Norway are covered with an extremely thick layer of ice. Why does this layer form, and what does it take for it to melt?
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.
Is Norway a climate laggard compared to Sweden and Denmark? Norway has only managed to cut about five per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Its neighbouring countries have cut more. Why is that?
Norway strongly criticised in Nature editorial for approving seabed mining The prestigious international journal claims that Norway is undermining the work of the Ocean Panel.
Over a million seeds are stored behind locked doors on Svalbard The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the largest in the world.
Snow chaos in Norway: Climate scientist expects more such incidents in the future There are increasingly more episodes of intense precipitation in Norway. The chaos of snow that hit the capital Oslo this week is just a taste of what Norwegians have in store, according to a climate researcher.
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?
Svalbard in 2023: Record hot, record cold, record wet, and record dry The rain, heat, and cold in Svalbard in 2023 are making their mark in the record books.
Massive snowfall and unusually freezing temperatures in Norway – why is this happening now? Norway is experiencing extreme weather. A temperature of minus 43.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kautokeino. In other places in Norway, schools are closed due to large amounts of snow.
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?
What you need to know about the climate summit in Dubai The negotiations over the next few weeks will determine how we are going to handle climate change going forward.
World Soil Day emphasizes the increasing need to integrate soil and water research and management OPINION: Extreme dry and wet events has caused many challenges to both food production and water protection. This calls for the increase of integrated soil and water research to address the national and global challenges in food security and environmental sustainability.
Who should collect, manage and have access to data from the oceans? OPINION: Research institutions from Norway and other countries have collected a great amount of data from the northern oceans in recent years. Many people want access to this information.
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.
The ice in Antarctica has not yet reached a tipping point But there are big differences between different parts of Antarctica.
How much heat can the Greenland ice sheet really handle? Even if the tipping point is passed, the ice can still grow back. But that does not necessarily help much in practice, a researcher points out.
A new bird has been found on Bear Island Modern DNA technology allows biologists to now peer into the genes of historical specimens that are over a century old at the Natural History Museum in Oslo and other museums. Through this method, the researchers made an unusual discovery in their lab.
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.
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?
Heading into a climate that humanity has never experienced before Temperatures are still exceptionally high in the world's oceans after several months with record heat levels globally.
Glacial archaeologist on melting ice in the mountains: "It’s absolutely extreme" The dramatic backdrop to spectacular archaeological finds in the Norwegian mountains is that the ice is melting, rapidly. This year's glacial archaeological season in the mountains is now underway.
Much of the ski tourism in Europe could disappear For the first time, climate researchers have calculated the effect of climate change on snow in all of Europe's major ski slopes.
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?
What do mussels do when subjected to warmer water? Shelby Clarke picks up a cluster of mussels from a tank. She is measuring mussel death rates, she explains. Scientists are investigating how mussels will react to future heat waves.
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?
Heatwaves in the ocean alarm climate researchers Strong temperature spikes in the ocean and massive loss of sea ice in Antarctica concern scientists. Will the climate change faster than anticipated?
Will we be able to pick blueberries in the lowlands in the future? Blueberries are being monitored year by year. Researchers in several countries are observing how a warmer climate affects the berries.
It's remarkably cheap to capture CO2 in large construction projects A new study shows that the construction of a large bridge only needs to be one per cent more expensive to ensure half of the greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.
Robots may help relieve a congested healthcare system SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Could you imagine healthcare institutions with robots performing ultrasound examinations?
June was the fourth warmest June month recorded in Norway since 1900 June was the fourth warmest June month recorded in Norway in a measurement series dating back to 1900.
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.
Here's how you can make air travel a little better for the climate Is it not an option to cut out air travel this year? Then there are a few things you can do to reduce emissions, according to a researcher.
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.
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.
Can't we just stop travelling by air for business? We’re encouraged to fly less. But what if your company keeps sending you on trips?
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.
Why overconsumption must be understood as a societal challenge OPINION: Norwegians are world champions in consumption, but most of us feel our levels of consumption are completely normal. This is one of the reasons why sustainability transformations cannot be left to the consumers alone.
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.
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.
The war in Ukraine has undermined environmental and climate research in the Arctic The sanctions against Russia are putting the brakes on Arctic research. The lack of cooperation with the Russians means that a lot of information is being lost, says the Norwegian Polar Institute.
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.
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?
Nuclear power is a friend of nature and the environment OPINION: Based on our recent study of 870 power plants worldwide, nuclear energy is a clear winner in protecting ecosystems, while bioenergy is an indisputable loser.
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.
These small bacteria eat huge amounts of methane. How will they respond to climate change? When the bacteria are thriving, they eat less.
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.
The last Ice Age excavated bedrock equivalent to 500 times Mount Everest Researchers have calculated how much volume the last Ice Age eroded in Norway and northern Europe.
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.
For a long time people thought fossils were animals and dragons drowned in Noah’s flood. Then scientists discovered the Ice Age In a new book, Reidar Müller describes the history of the climate and the people who pieced it together.
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.
Will the geologists of the future see that something dramatic happened on Earth starting in 1950? Scientists are considering whether we are entering a new epoch in the Earth's history: the Anthropocene — the age of humans.
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?
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.
Is there any hope of reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change? OPINION: Believing that we can achieve the Paris Agreement is not naïve, idealistic, or utopian, according to professor Karen O'Brien.
What’s happening with the ‘doomsday glacier’ in Antarctica? The Thwaites Glacier is a wild card when it comes to sea level rise, researchers say. A new study describes the glacier’s movements in the past.
These were the first plants to appear in northern Norway after the last ice age A large DNA study tells us how nature reacted when the climate changed. The knowledge gained will be used to create better models of what could happen in the future.
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.
Very few actually have climate anxiety The term is often used by journalists and researchers. But a new study suggests that climate anxiety is not very widespread.
Gas leaks in the Baltic Sea: An observatory in southern Norway has recorded an extreme increase in the amount of methane in the air “We have never seen anything like it,” says researcher from the Norwegian Institute for Air Research.
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.
Record-hot summer in Svalbard This year's summer in Svalbard is the hottest ever recorded. The previous record from 2020 only lasted two years.
The Arctic is heating up much faster than expected Temperatures in the Arctic have risen almost four times faster than on the rest of the planet, according to a new study. Svalbard is warming up even faster.