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Tick repellent can cause learning difficulties in bumblebees

According to new research, a type of tick repellent for pets appears to harm both bumblebees and other animals. The EU is considering a ban on the substance.

Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of cancer, according to researchers

Norwegian researchers have found that ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of certain types of cancer by 50 per cent.

Norwegian study: Long Covid is more common among those who have tested positive for Covid-19

“Our study shows that a significant number will still have symptoms or complaints six months after being infected,” senior researcher Karin Magnusson at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health says.

Experts warn against war fatigue in the West

Ukraine's planned spring offensive is a significant risk both militarily and politically, according to experts. They warn that support from the West may dry up.

Report: Midwives can suffer hearing damage from the screams of women giving birth

The average noise level during childbirth can pose a risk to those working in the delivery ward. Paediatric nurses and midwives are particularly vulnerable, a report shows.

Norwegian Armed Forces: A lot more ammunition than previously thought has been dumped in Norway's largest lake – missiles are tightly packed

The Norwegian Defense Research Institute has discovered significantly larger amounts of dumped ammunition in lake Mjøsa than previously thought. An area at the bottom of the lake is covered with around a thousand missiles.

Mandatory measures during the pandemic had a greater effect in large cities

Researchers have analysed people’s movement patterns in Norway during the pandemic to map out whether they complied with the authorities’ advice and restrictions.

Norwegians spend around 4 hours a day on the internet

The average time spent on the internet has increased on all weekdays and in all age groups to approximately four hours a day.

Received awards for groundbreaking research in dementia and heart health

Researchers Dan Atar and Evandro Fei Fang received awards for their research.

Norwegian study reveals long Covid also among non-infected individuals: “The diagnosis is not appropriate”

A Norwegian study among youth revealed that both Covid-19 infected and non-infected individuals could experience long Covid. Researchers conclude that the diagnosis is not appropriate.

More and more female hunters in Norway

More women are choosing to get a hunting license in Norway. The number of female hunters has increased by over 50,000 people in the last 20 years, according to figures from Statistics Norway.

Significant increase in the consumption of added sugar among young people

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has looked at whether young people changed their diets during the pandemic.

More young adults smoke occasionally in Norway

The number of young adults who smoke occasionally has never been higher, according to a new survey by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Different maturity between boys and girls can lead to social inequality and poor health

A new research project from the Health Gap project conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has found that social inequality in schooling is linked to the probability of dying young.

Survey: Muslims in Norway are more religious than Christians

More people who identify as Muslims in Norway say they believe in God compared to those who identify as Christians.

No higher risk of pregnancy complications for women who were conceived using assisted fertilisation

These are the findings of a recent study conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Exam answers from ChatGPT were only detected in 6 out of 10 cases

Researchers at the University of Agder have investigated how well ChatGPT can answer exam questions. Only 60 per cent of the answers were detected as robot texts.

Most of the glaciers in Norway could disappear before the year 2100

According to new calculations, half of the world's glaciers will melt away this century, even if warming stays within the 1.5-degree target.

Too little and poor sleep can increase your risk of infection

A new Norwegian study suggests that good sleep hygiene – enough and good sleep – makes you less vulnerable to infections. It's important not to sleep too little – or too much.

Common cold can make children immune to Covid-19

Children can develop immunity against Covid-19 after having fought off a particular type of cold virus. The ability to develop such immunity decreases with age.

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.

A gold coin that changes history: Oldest known reference to the Norse god Odin found in Denmark

Norwegian and Danish researchers have found the god Odin's name on a gold coin from the beginning of the 5th century. Norse mythology must therefore be dated 150 years earlier than before.

Record low fertility rates in Norway in 2022

The total fertility rate in Norway was measured at 1.41 children per woman in 2022. This is the lowest that has ever been measured.

Oil and gas produced an extreme profit for Norway last year

Increased export revenues from energy resulted in a trade balance surplus of roughly 162 million USD in 2022. This is a level that has never been observed before.

Almost one in four Norwegian women have experienced rape during their lifetime

According to a new study, a total of 23 per cent of Norwegian women and 4 per cent of Norwegian men say they have been raped at least once.

58 million salmon died in Norwegian fish farms last year

In 2022, 58 million salmon died in Norwegian fish farms, an increase of one million salmon from the previous year.

Study: Risk of giving birth to small babies increases when the mother lives farther from green spaces

Research shows that a mother's access to green areas — such as a garden, park or footpath — during pregnancy can be linked to a healthy birth weight in children.

Norway will spend over 300 million USD to build a research station in Antarctica

The government is considering spending over 300 million USD on a new research station in Antarctica. The old Troll station is 32 years old and will be demolished.

Unemployment is harmful to your health – especially if you are a man

Unemployment can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Men seem to be affected the most, according to a new Norwegian study.

Caesarean sections do not increase the risk of newborns acquiring hospital bacteria

The gut microbiome in newborns is affected by the method of delivery. However, Norwegian research does not indicate that children born by caesarean section ingest unwanted bacteria to a greater extent.

Negotiations over Ukraine at this moment will probably lead to more war in the long term, says law expert

Russia will never let go of the Crimean peninsula, as has been demanded by Ukraine as part of a negotiated peace, experts believe. Given this, there is a great deal of disagreement over whether negotiations should still take place.

Child welfare caseworkers ignored violence against mothers

According to a new study, the support system helps women who are exposed to violence, but not to the same extent in cases of break-ups where both children and violence are involved.

40-tonne steel rigs will protect the Viking ships during the building of a new Viking Age museum in Oslo

The Viking ships have remained in the same place since they were first put on display. Now they are being moved, with comprehensive security measures in place to ensure they are not damaged.

Therapists detect few cases of intimate partner violence

A new study finds that therapists in the Norwegian Family Services rarely detect physical intimate partner violence.

Half of the world's glaciers may be gone by 2100

Even if the 1.5°C target in the Paris Agreement is reached, half of the world's glaciers could be history by the end of the century, new research shows.

Study: One in three young people open up about difficult experiences online

Sharing on social media gets a lot of negative attention. But most young people who have shared something they felt was difficult experience support.

Twin satellites launched to monitor ship traffic in the North

Two dutch-Norwegian satellites will be launched this afternoon in Florida, USA. The satellites will, among other things, monitor ship traffic.

Norway gives limited permission to Russian research project

Norway will allow Russia to carry out parts of a research expedition, but not in the territorial waters of Svalbard.

Norway: 7 per cent more deaths than expected this year – due to Covid

The numbers are showing an excess mortality in Norway in 2022. Up until mid-November this year 7 per cent more deaths than expected were recorded.

Increased incidence of menstrual changes following the Pfizer Covid vaccine among young girls

A new study shows that there is an increased incidence of menstrual irregularities following the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 in girls aged 12 to 15.

Jihadist terrorism is more deadly than far-right terrorism

According to new data, extreme Islamists have had a completely different capacity for violence than far-right terrorists.

Same amount of long Covid symptoms following Omicron and Delta variants

New research shows that those who have been infected by the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus report long Covid just as often as those who were infected with the Delta virus.

4-day anxiety treatment receives research award

Researchers Gerd Kvale and Bjarne Hansen have received the innovation award from the Research Council of Norway for a four-day treatment program that has shown very good effects against severe anxiety disorders.

It is not dangerous to get pregnant right after a miscarriage

Getting pregnant right after a miscarriage does not increase the risk of complications, a new Norwegian study establishes. The WHO should consider changing their recommendations, according to the researchers.

Fewer and fewer girls play video games

While nine out of ten boys between the ages of 9 and 18 play video games, only six out of ten girls play games, according to a new survey from the Norwegian Media Authority.

Suspected Russian spy in Norway does not agree to being interrogated

The guest researcher now suspected of being a Russian spy has changed his mind and does not agree to interrogation, says the man’s defense attorney Marijana Lozic.

Man suspected of being a Russian spy arrested in Northern Norway

A Brazilian citizen was arrested this Monday on his way to work at the University of Tromsø in Northern Norway. The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) suspect that he is Russian and is in Norway using a false identity.

More Norwegians now die from pharmaceutical opioid overdoses than from heroin overdoses

More people now die from overdoses of strong painkillers with opioids than overdoses of heroine, according to a study from the Norwegian institute of public health.

Six decades after the Cuban Missile Crisis, the use of nuclear weapons is again part of the war game

The world has never been closer to nuclear war than when Soviet missiles were installed on Cuba in 1962. Putin is now deliberately unclear about the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Highly educated people drink alcohol more often than those with less education

The oldest and the most highly educated drink the most, according to new survey.

Slightly fewer students report having mental health problems

35 per cent of Norwegian students respond that they struggle mentally, but their physical health is better, according to this year's health and well-being survey.

Military expert: Norwegian pipelines may already be exposed to sabotage

The government is dragging its feet in securing critical infrastructure, according to military expert Tor Ivar Strømmen. He thinks there could already be explosive charges on Norwegian pipelines.

Half of young women struggle with headaches or migraines

Half of women between the ages of 16 and 24 say they suffer from headaches or migraines. This is a significant increase from the 30 per cent who answered the same in 2002.

Children use less Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok

Half of Norwegian nine- and ten-year-olds use social media, even though there is a 13-year-old age limit, but fewer are on Snapchat and TikTok than two years ago.

Thin ozone layer is recovering

The ozone layer in the Northern Hemisphere will be back to the 1980 level sometime in the 2030s, new measurements show.

Discovery of plant toxins in 13 herbal tea products

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority recommends drinking less herbal tea after detecting natural plant toxins in 13 different herbal tea products.

“Putin can lose all of Ukraine but present it as a victory”

Ukraine's offensive is a headache for Vladimir Putin's army, which is now openly criticised on TV. The invading army can crumble, expert says. What will Putin do then?

Fewer Norwegians than before are members of a religious community

Many Norwegians belong to religious or life stance communities outside the Church of Norway, which last year lost a record number of members.

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.

New Norwegian study: Cod liver oil does not protect against Covid-19

Taking cod liver oil with vitamin D does not protect against getting infected with the coronavirus, becoming seriously ill with Covid, or other respiratory infections.

Radioactivity still found in Norwegian nature - 36 years after the Chernobyl disaster

Even though it has been 36 years since the Chernobyl disaster, scientists are still finding radioactive contamination in wild plants in Norway.

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.

Biden calls Trumpism semi-fascism – he’s right, says Norwegian researcher

"The USA is by no means protected against fascism," says Norwegian researcher. He warns against dangerous polarization and a potential democratic collapse.

Long Covid: 46 per cent of Covid infected people in a Norwegian study report long-term effects

The study also finds that the symptoms can worsen over time.

The Norwegian Consumer Council warns that Norwegian DNA is being sent to China

An increasing number of pregnant Norwegian women take extended foetal diagnostic tests in Denmark. One of the tests is analysed in China, and DNA from both the mother and foetus may end up with the Chinese authorities.

Freya's skeleton will be stored at the Natural History Museum in Oslo

Although her skeleton will not be exhibited to the public, it may eventually be made available for research

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.

Positive vaccine news following Norway's first omicron outbreak

The Covid vaccine protects against serious symptoms from omicron infection, even when the vaccine antibodies are no longer effective.

More men committed suicide last year in Norway

A total of 482 men died by suicide last year. Statistics show that not since the 1990s have so many men taken their own lives.

Walrus Freya creates chaos in Oslo. Researcher responds: “I don’t like what I see”

Walrus expert Rune Aae asks people to stay away from the celebrity walrus Freya, who has recently caused a stir in Oslo.

Russian threats to the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea should be taken seriously says researcher

Russia's Federal Assembly will investigate the scrapping of the maritime delimitation treaty with Norway. This should not be interpreted as an empty threat, Nupi researcher Julie Wilhelmsen states.

Most Norwegians are overweight or obese

This is according to new numbers from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH). The trend has been increasing for decades.

EU-study: One in four Norwegians do not believe that climate change is caused by humans

While eight in ten Italians believe that climate change is caused by humans, only six in ten Norwegians believe the same, according to a new study.

The planned new Viking Age Museum in Oslo told to cut a billion NOK

The Norwegian Minister of Research, Ola Borten Moe from the Centre Party, has delivered a clear message: The cost of building a new Viking Age museum in Oslo must be reduced by a billion NOK.

Norwegian Nobel prize winners shocked by cuts in government research spending

“We’ve been doing this for 30 years now, and we’ve never seen cuts as dramatic as these,” say Nobel prize winners Edvard and May-Britt Moser.

The Norwegian economy fared better in the pandemic than all its Nordic neighbours

The economic downturn in Norway during the pandemic year of 2020 was far less than that experienced by the other Nordic countries according to a new report.

One third of new mothers had symptoms of depression during the pandemic

Every third mother who gave birth during the pandemic experienced symptoms of depression, according to a large Norwegian study. Ten years ago, the same was true for every tenth mother of an infant.

Norwegian study confirms that Omicron gives a lower risk of hospitalization

People infected with Omicron have a 73 per cent lower risk of ending up in hospital compared to those who are infected with the Delta variant, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.