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Researcher warns of explosives in nature

Ammunition left in nature poses an increasingly greater threat to social security, according to a doctoral thesis.

Manipulated photos enable two people to use the same passport – this is how such fraud can be stopped

Fraudsters create fake passport photos so that two people can use the same passport. Researchers have figured out how to detect the forgeries.

Top politicians are not allowed to have TikTok on their phones. But why?

Other apps also collect a lot of information. TikTok stands out in that it is owned by a company in China, and China is not a Western ally in terms of security, researchers say.

Is Russia a greater or lesser threat to Norway than before?

The Ukraine war has weakened Russia's military presence in the north, but increased the importance of the country's nuclear weapons.

Norwegian academics must be more vigilant against espionage, says intelligence expert

Universities need to improve their background checks on visiting researchers in Norway.

How will Russia respond to a NATO application from Sweden and Finland?

It looks like both Sweden and Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership. This may happen as early as May. How will Putin and his advisors react?

Harassment and threats against Norwegian politicians have increased significantly in recent years

"There is a risk that only the toughest individuals will be able to survive as politicians", says researcher.

Researchers to investigate whether foreign powers attempted to influence Norway’s 2021 parliamentary elections

The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) will try to assess if the election was subjected to attempts by foreign actors to influence election-related information.

How online lies destroy life and health

Misinformation on social media has consequences for life and health. The Covid pandemic has made it even worse.

‘Live by the Sword…’ The Death of Chad’s President and the Future of Security in the Sahel

OPINION: Despite his authoritarian rule, Idriss Déby Itno was seen as stabilising force in the Sahel region. His death might create a power vacuum, writes Marc Lanteigne.

The police lack systematic plans to increase expertise, according to new research

Gang crime, digital fraud and transnational crime are increasing. But the police lack systems to increase agency competence, according to senior managers in the Norwegian Police Sverice.

Keep an eye on your kids at indoor play centres, advises fire researcher

A new report raises fire safety concerns at indoor activity centres in Norway.

The world is a scarier place for Norway

In a future where China and Russia are ever more offensive, Norway's position is weaker. Today's liberal world order is now also threatened from within — from the United States.

Radar detects heartbeats

Advanced software sees heartbeats through the skin as well as enemies through walls.

Oslo terrorism response: fine medical effort despite flaws

Emergency medical teams made significant efforts when they treated the victims of last year's terrorist attacks in Oslo. But there were flaws.