Noise caused sea lice to eat and reproduce less This parasite costs Norwegian salmon farming almost 500 million euros each year. Could noise be the solution? Sound-emitting speakers weaken the lice's appetite. They fall off more easily and their reproduction drops dramatically, according to experiments in a Norwegian fjord.
LGB-people in Norway are less happy with their lives than the general population For the first time, Statistics Norway has conducted a national quality of life survey that includes both sexual orientation and sexual attraction.
Norwegians get happier as they age, but the richest 25 per cent of the population is still the happiest One in every four Norwegians is very happy with their life, according to a new survey. The young are less content than the old.
Most food waste from households Large amounts of food go to waste. Some is disposed of by producers and retailers. But more is tossed out at the consumption stage – by the likes of you and me.
Growing concern about the economy in Norway Voters punish politicians for hard times, and reward them for prosperity. Not so in Norway, where voters are unaffected by economy. But in the last election Norwegians seemed to worry about the state of the economy.
Social media savvy for the service industries How can “boring” products generate customer engagement on social media?
Norwegian managers are not popular in Thailand Norwegian companies with branches in Thailand might do well to hire Swedes or Danes as middle managers. Norwegians in Thailand are seen as strict and critical.
Customers and companies benefit from online support communities Customers get better answers and companies experience fewer complaints. And superfans who help other customers gain status.
General prosperity is a key to democracy All of today's countries could become democratic regardless of their present form of government. Prosperity is a greater factor than religion in democratization.
Football clubs generate jobs A successful soccer team is advantageous for regional employment statistics.
Big stores enhance small ones Lower prices and more jobs. The openings of giant retail establishments, or “big-box” stores as they are often called, have a surprisingly positive effect on a local economy.
Economist wins the Nils Klim Prize Ingvild Almås of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) has been awarded the Nils Klim Prize for researchers under the age of 35. “A terrific inspiration,” she says.