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Three dead from measles in the USA. The outbreak is spreading to new states

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is criticised for not being clear enough about vaccination.

Researchers race to save data: "I'm utterly shocked"

Amid warnings that research data may be deleted, American researchers are urgently working to preserve vital information before the Trump administration removes it.

A 100-day whirlwind from the White House

Donald Trump has rapidly and dramatically reshaped the USA on nearly every front. Today, he hits the symbolic 100-day milestone of his second term as president.

The crisis at American universities: Norway to recruit international researchers

"Academic freedom is under threat in the USA," says the Norwegian Minister of Research.

Norway should take the lead in attracting American researchers, says Norwegian professor

Many of them are looking for jobs in Europe and Canada. Norway should take action to attract world-leading researchers, says a Norwegian professor.

"The White House has contempt for knowledge," says Norwegian researcher

Norwegian researchers will not tone down their criticism of Trump's policies.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims to have found the cause of the obesity crisis. But is he right?

The Norwegian Directorate of Health recommends eating less of what the US Secretary of Health suggests.

How did the USA actually become so powerful?

ASK A RESEARCHER: The USA has long used its power to influence other countries. But how did they actually acquire this power?

In the face of American aggression, where is the Norwegian and Nordic solidarity?

OPINION: The picture of Trump's plane at Nuuk Airport should be replaced by pictures of Nordic leaders – arriving in Nuuk to congratulate Demokraatit on its election victory.

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany: "Comes as a shock to us in Europe"

Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany, according to The Telegraph.

This is what Americans are doing to stop Trump

"It's worth fighting back," says philosophy professor.

Trump’s logic of deal-making versus Putin’s logic of war-making

OPINION: As the Ukraine War approaches the grim mark of three years, it appears both ripe for an armistice and impossible to bring to an end.

Bird flu in the US leads to higher egg prices and pandemic risk: “Highly likely to spread between humans,” says researcher

Bird flu has led to a massive egg shortage in the USA. Researcher warns that this could affect the production of vaccines against this very disease in humans.

Trump's unpredictable politics is good news for China, says defence expert

Chinese leaders have long been convinced that China's power is increasing and that the USA is in decline. The current developments in American politics will only strengthen their belief in this, argues Henrik Stålhane Hiim.

A breakthrough HIV injection was set to change the game in 2025 – until Donald Trump took office

Now, HIV-positive individuals in Africa are met with closed doors at US-supported clinics.

Climate experts: Reduced U.S. climate commitment could influence Europe

The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could lead to weaker global efforts to cut emissions, which may influnece European countries, according to two climate experts.

What the world can expect in Donald Trump's second presidential term

President Donald Trump's second term could mean the end of US support for Ukraine, an intensified trade war with China, and more protectionism, experts believe.

"I understand that many find Trump terribly unsympathetic, but we will survive this"

People in Norway will have to wait even longer for cheaper mortgages. Vacations will be more expensive. But Trump's threats of tariffs will not have as much impact as many fear, professor believes.

Defence expert: Trump's pressure on NATO allies has been effective

After Donald Trump, as president, threatened to pull the USA out of NATO, the majority of the alliance's countries complied with his demands. The pressure was effective, according to a defence expert.

Political scientist: "It will be four challenging years"

Political scientist Jonas Stein is deeply concerned about what the US election will mean for Ukraine, the Middle East, and the security of Norway and Europe.

Biden implemented a historic climate law in the USA – could Trump undo it?

In 2022, Joe Biden passed historic climate legislation. The USA adopted the most ambitious climate policy in its history. Will Donald Trump dismantle Biden's ambitious climate laws if he wins the election? Researchers are divided.

Abortion, girl power, and young voters: This is how Kamala Harris plans to win the election

There is broad agreement that the Democrats' chances of winning are greater with Kamala Harris than Joe Biden. But how will the vice president outdo Donald Trump at the ballot box in November?

Why do so many voters around the world vote for authoritarian men?

These voters voluntarily give their vote to politicians who are not particularly interested in democracy.

At one point, a quarter of all Norwegians lived in the USA. These sailors marked the beginning of mass emigration

Many of the emigrants were young and adventurous.

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.

Researchers fear the US will not help Europe as they have in the past if a new war hits the continent

The US has so far accounted for 90 per cent of arms aid to Ukraine. Going forward, Europeans must prepare to manage without so much help from the USA, researchers say.

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.