New report: Grilled food is safe – as long as you don't burn the sausages Grilling is not dangerous in itself – but pay attention to how well the meat is cooked and what kind of meat you are grilling. That is the conclusion of a new report from the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment.
Norwegian Institute of Public Health: Children have been more affected by flu after the pandemic The protection against influenza among the youngest children dropped significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from NIPH.
Dust bunnies may be toxic: Researcher advises vacuuming often House dust can contain many different environmental toxins.
Norway ranked as the least happy country in the Nordics once again Once again, Norway is ranked as the least happy country in the Nordics according to the UN's happiness report. Finland tops the list for the seventh consecutive year.
Fewer Norwegians attend church services during Easter With each passing year, there are fewer and fewer Norwegians attending Easter service in Norway, according to Statistics Norway. The Church Council points out that more people travel away during the Easter holiday.
One in ten Norwegians has undergone cosmetic surgery – doubling in 16 years 10 per cent of participants in a Norwegian study report having altered their appearance with surgery, a significant increase since 2008. Many struggle with chronic pain afterwards.
Life expectancy is increasing again – record low fertility Life expectancy for men and women in Norway increased last year. At the same time, fertility rates are at a record low, and people are waiting longer and longer to have their first child.
Gender differences are increasing in higher education In all Norwegian municipalities, there is a larger proportion of women with higher education than men, according to Statistics Norway.
Norwegian Institute of Public Health: The real concern with social media is not the amount time spent on it The fact that adolescents spend a lot of time on social media is not what is most problematic about the development, according to a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
There are now over 5.5 million people in Norway The population in Norway increased by 61,219 in 2023. Ukrainian refugees strongly contributed to the growth for the second year in a row.
Norway wins the battle against silverfish After several years of hunting, pest researchers have found an effective way to eradicate silverfish, where the creatures also contribute by killing each other.
Researcher: The next terrorist may come from the countryside – municipalities must be vigilant Large cities have good measures in place to prevent radicalisation, but potential extremists could just as well live in the countryside. Municipalities must be vigilant, researcher believes.
Lifestyle changes, even at an older age, can reduce cancer risk Even modest achievement of New Year's resolutions can reduce future risk of cancer. This is shown in a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).
Researchers file petition to preserve Norwegian old-growth forests A total of 167 researchers from various institutions have launched a call to action for the preservation of old-growth forests in Norway.
Norway's Minister of Research and Higher Education resigns after plagiarism scandal Sandra Borch (Centre Party) resigns as Minister of Research and Higher Education following revelations that her master's thesis contains text from other people's theses.
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.
Significant genetic changes in wild salmon A considerable amount of interbreeding between escaped farmed salmon and various wild salmon stocks has occurred. This could have serious repercussions for the salmon populations, as indicated in a new study.
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.
Professor: The UN International Court of Justice may soon demand Israel to halt military operations South Africa has brought Israel before the UN Court with accusations of genocide. The proceedings might be prolonged – but Israel could face immediate pressure.
Public transport: Researchers are sceptical about cheaper 30-day tickets From next autumn, Norway’s capital Oslo will lower the price for 30-day tickets. Politicians hope this will encourage more motorists choose public transport, but several researchers doubt the effectiveness.
Norway will get its first real, complete dinosaur skeleton next year The duck-billed dinosaur Zelda will be permanently displayed at the Natural History Museum in Oslo.
There is concern about the high consumption of energy drinks among young people in Norway Norwegian youth have an increasing consumption of energy drinks. This concerns the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Research finds a higher risk of dementia in people with impaired hearing Poor hearing in the elderly – which can be addressed – is among the most important factors that increase the risk of developing dementia, a study shows.
In Norway, four out of ten people on welfare lose out by working According to Labour Minister Tonje Brenna, work has to be financially rewarding. But research shows that 40 per cent of those on benefits end up worse off if they start working.
More women choose abortion after chromosomal abnormalities have been detected Fewer children with chromosomal abnormalities are being born now than before.
New poverty trend in Norway: Food banks face increased demand More recipients of food aid have jobs, and over half are families with children, a survey shows. A new type of poverty is emerging in Norway.
Norwegian research: High weight increases the risk of several types of cancer There were over 38,000 new cancer cases registered in Norway in 2022.
There is a low incidence of resistant viruses in Norway There is still a low incidence of viruses that are resistant to drugs in Norway.
First-graders in Norway prioritise friendship and play Most first-graders are doing well in school, and the school day is varied and inclusive.
The pay gap in Norway is getting bigger and bigger The gap between the highest-paid jobs and the lowest-paid jobs has significantly increased over 25 years. Bonuses are one of the drivers of the pay differences.
Warnings of a severe flu season – more people are encouraged to get vaccinated The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is concerned: Over 12,000 people have been hospitalised in the past year due to the flu or Covid-19, but fewer are getting vaccinated.
More and more young girls are being diagnosed with ADHD In recent years, there has been an increase in ADHD diagnoses in Norway, especially among teenage girls, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Women and men are not equal at home – but many are still satisfied Men and women contribute differently at home. Equal couples are more satisfied with the division of labour than less equal ones, but the relationship is not necessarily better.
Coercion in foster homes is not uncommon A new report shows that children in foster homes are restrained, locked up, and monitored. Foster parents have different understandings of what they are allowed to do.
Shrimp are extinct in several areas Shrimp have been eradicated in several areas outside of Southern Norway, in the North Sea, and off the coast of Great Britain, according to Norwegian and Swedish researchers.
Negative experiences on social media can affect adolescents’ mental health Even what can be considered as less serious incidents on social media can impact young people's mental health, according to new research.
Lowest proportion of men admitted to higher education in 15 years Not since 2008 has such a small proportion of men been offered higher education placements as this year. In this year's admissions, the proportion of men is 38.7 per cent.
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?
Fewer women on the local election lists The proportion of women on the candidate lists for the upcoming municipal elections in Norway has decreased since the last election. Most of the top candidates on the lists are also men.
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.
Norwegians are becoming increasingly positive towards immigrants As many as 87 per cent agree that most immigrants make an important contribution to Norwegian working life. More and more people are also positive about refugees, according to figures from Statistics Norway.
Researcher warns of explosives in nature Ammunition left in nature poses an increasingly greater threat to social security, according to a doctoral thesis.
Dementia is the disease that costs the most, according to a new study Researchers have assessed the costs of 144 diseases. Mental health and dementia are among the diseases that cost the most.
One in five Norwegians has tinnitus – the treatment options are inadequate, according to a new report Researchers have examined the current treatment for tinnitus and found weaknesses in the support provided to those affected in Norway. One in five Norwegians has the disorder.
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.
Decline in the number of wolves in Scandinavia According to new estimates, there are 510 wolves in Scandinavia. This represents a small decrease from last year.
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.