NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Existing drugs may offer a first-line treatment for coronavirus outbreak
University of Bergen Storm tracks. The warm, moist conveyor belt that delivers storm after storm to us.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) The Norwegian government ordered massive slaughterings of reindeer. Indigenous sami reindeer herders disagreed but were not heard.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Fitness calculator can reveal a lot about your health
University of Stavanger Children need to regulate their thoughts and behaviour in order to learn - especially in mathematics
University of Oslo Vikings in Greenland traded exclusive walrus tusks to all of Europe – until there were no walrus left
University of Agder Foster parents' own children are the forgotten children in child welfare services Foster parents’ own children also need support from social workers if conflicts arise. This is of great importance for foster placement success.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) A day on the farm works wonders for people with dementia People with dementia sit still less, are more active socially and physically and are in a better mood on a farm than in a daycare centre.
SINTEF This hydrogen lorry is powered by sunshine – from the north Hauliers Asko in Norway, are among the first in the world to operate a goods vehicle that runs on hydrogen made from solar power – thanks to a collaborative effort by research scientists and other players.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Making beer super fast from ancient Norwegian yeast The distinctly Norwegian beer-brewing yeast kveik reduces fermentation time drastically. That’s a huge advantage, according to NTNU PhD candidate Christian Schulz.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Children thrive in green neighbourhoods Children living in neighbourhoods with green areas within 800 metres of their home are more active, both socially and physically, according to new research.
University of Oslo New piece of the puzzle that is 'the Great Dying' It's not about the Black Death or the dinosaurs dying out. 'The Great Dying' is an event in the geological perspective. The largest of all mass extinctions on Earth. We are at the end of the Permian Period, 252 million years ago.
Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Reducing food waste by saturating chicken with CO2 to increase shelf life Food scientists are testing innovative solutions in order to contribute to less food waste and better food.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Important for kids to practice swimming outdoors Norway may offer children’s swimming and lifesaving lessons outdoors as early as this year. The goal is to reduce drownings.
University of Oslo The most accomplished musicians can play without thinking Is a musician unconscious when the music 'plays itself'? Danish philosopher Simon Høffding explores philosophical questions through professional musicians.
The Fram Centre Carbon emissions have made the world a greener place, which has a cooling effect – but it’s not enough The very same carbon emissions responsible for harmful changes to the climate are also fertilizing plant growth, which in turn is somewhat moderating global warming. This affects also remote places, like the High Arctic.
NUPI, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Free trade agreements increasingly important for Norway The EEA Agreement with the EU is Norway’s most significant free trade agreement by far. However, free trade agreements with other countries are becoming increasingly important, according to NUPI Senior Research Fellow Hege Medin.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Proteins in blood test can reveal and predict disease An analysis of 5 000 proteins from a blood sample is providing valuable information on a variety of diseases we might get or be at risk for. “Sensational” is the word from Christian Jonasson at the HUNT Research Centre about the US-British-Norwegian study.
University of Bergen Our ancestors cooked starchy rhizome 170 000 years ago, and shared the meal around the fire "Eating rhizomes is not important in itself. What is important is the ability of some modern populations to transform food into a social act", says archaeologist Francesco d'Errico.
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Traditional architecture gives better sense of well-being than contemporary glass and steel buildings This is the finding of a recent study where researchers have used the latest in virtual reality technology (VR).
University of Oslo Philosophers aim to help resolve crisis in physics Researcher Karen Crowther reckons critical thinking can assist with the hunt for the theory that can describe “everything”.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Ocean acidification a big problem — but not for coral reef fish behaviour New study calls into doubt previous studies showing altered fish behaviour.
University of Bergen Half of women with heart failure get the wrong treatment As many as 50 per cent of women suffering from cardiac arrest are given insufficient treatment, because the heart failure was not caused by a heart attack.
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Even a completely non-challenging stroll can significantly reduce your risk of premature death Until now, professionals have said that you need to exert yourself to benefit from exercise. It turns out however that all and almost any activity is important. And the effect of doing something relatively minor is greater than previously thought.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology New mechanism allows the immune system to detect and respond to HIV The UN estimates that 36.9 million people were living with HIV in 2017, 21.7 million of whom take antiretroviral therapy. These drugs have cut AIDS-related deaths by more than half since the 2004 peak, but the disease cannot be cured. A new mechanism uncovered by a Norwegian research group could improve the chances of developing one.
University of Oslo Try digital detox and be more present in your daily life Smartphones take up a lot of time and space in many people's lives. Researchers are now studying those who actively try to disconnect from digital media, how and why do they do it?
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Your plane travel destroys polar bear habitat A group of polar bear researchers wants you to do more than worry about the fate of these beautiful animals. They’ve calculated how much summer sea ice is melted per metric tonne of CO2 emissions. Then you can decide if the flight you’re planning to take is worth destroying polar bear habitat.
The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences A third of young people aiming for the top in sports and performing arts struggle with negative feelings and stress The cost of success and perfectionism can be significant for young talents aiming for the top. Around a third of this group active in sport and performing arts struggle with negative feelings, stress and performance anxiety, according to new research.
Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Increasingly expensive to “make” salmon - both in Norway and competitor countries Norwegian salmon producers are among the most efficient in the world. But although production costs in Norway are increasing to a lesser extent than in recent years, it is becoming increasingly expensive to farm salmon.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology If the world can capture carbon, there’s capacity to store it Humankind will need to harness carbon capture and storage technologies to help keep global warming to 2 degrees C or less. New research shows that there’s plenty of room to store captured CO2 — in offshore geologic rock formations.
University of Oslo The fish helping scientists to understand the human brain Scientists use a range of model organisms to understand human biology, from basic single-celled yeast to more complex animals such as flies and mice. Dr Camila Esguerra at the University of Oslo is a major advocate for an alternative model: the zebrafish.
University of Oslo Data ownership is a recipe for better living in the city Today, both public enterprises and private companies in the major cities collect large quantities of data about the citizens living in those cities. Most people derive little benefit from this. However, if the citizens own and control their own data, life in the city can be much better.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Safer cars and buildings start at the nano level When accidents happen, the difference between life and death may come down to the materials of the car, boat or building that you find yourself in. The best possible protection requires understanding as much as possible about how different materials behave under stress.
University of Stavanger Norwegian teenagers loved trying to make sense of Kafka in Norwegian class Complex literature is appealing to teens, according to a new study. Young teenagers have a lot to offer when they have to read and understand difficult literature without being aided by the teacher, claims researcher Margrethe Sønneland.
University of Bergen New technology makes it possible to recreate the lives led by our ancestors 100,000 years ago Blombos Cave near Cape Town in South Africa has provided the world with sensational findings about our ancestors. Researchers are now working on producing realistic 3D photographic models of the Blombos excavations and everything that is found there.
University of Bergen He played here as a child. Then he became an archaeologist and found a now famous cave that answers questions of our past. The archaeologists who found the World's oldest man-made drawing are back in Blombos Cave in South Africa, in search of new discoveries. Professor Henshilwood welcomes us to the cave to show us his team at work as they dig for clues that can tell us how early humans lived.
University of Oslo High standards for human milk banks in Norway Few countries are as well supplied with human milk banks as Norway. But in contrast to other countries, Norwegian milk banks do not pasteurize all the donated milk. This requires strict and updated guidelines.
Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Collagen extracted from fish – better for the climate, suitable for vegetarians Researchers from Nofima are able to extract high-quality collagen – a favoured supplement by many – from fish like cod, herring and mackerel. The huge piles of fish skin left over after fillet production can once again become a commodity.
University of Oslo Indian authorities may have exaggerated claims of rising tiger numbers The Indian government has claimed that the national tiger population more than doubled since 2006. Independent scientists however, claim it is almost impossible for the tiger population to grow with such speed in such an inexplicable manner. Following this criticism, Indian authorities now admit to flaws in their tiger counts.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Researchers aim to recycle all the lithium in electric car batteries Lithium from Norwegian electric car batteries isn’t recycled that often. Instead, it ends up as waste when other metals it’s mixed with are recycled. But this may change.
Norwegian centre for E-health research A shared national patient medication list will soon be tested in Norway The shared medication list is a new electronic overview that health professionals in Norway will be testing out in 2020. What do the authorities want with the new system? What does research say about the usefulness of such medication lists?
University of Stavanger 14 recommendations for a successful disputation A disputation, the public defence of a PhD candidate’s thesis, is a serious matter. How can you prepare as best as possible?
University of Oslo An Anthropological View: Building the city from below "How can you develop an area in the immediate vicinity to an underground station so that people will actually want to be there?" asks Thomas Hylland Eriksen. The employment market is opening up for applied anthropology.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Computer video simulation can limit flooding Floods are expensive and at times dangerous. But what if a computer disaster simulation game could show politicians and local people what potential floods in their town would look like?
Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research A hole in the can may provide better canned food Canning is a sustainable way of storing food, but the method requires a lot of energy and water and can affect food quality. A newly developed can with a different shape may be the solution that makes canned food of the future more attractive.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Water was a winner in capturing CO2 Reducing the level of CO2 in the atmosphere will probably require carbon capture. A surprising substance just might be the ticket.
University of Bergen Doing time for the climate According to Håvard Haarstad, scientists have to commit to doing everything they can to get society moving in the right direction. His own commitment to saving the world earned him a night in prison in New York.
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Gaming their way to sustainable development Researchers wanted to involve local people living around Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti-Mara parks in developing a sustainable future for them and the parks. They developed a board game to get people talking to the researchers — and to each other. That game has now won an international award.
University of South-Eastern Norway This is how the Norwegian Armed Forces can find the best leaders Interviews and personality tests are important tools in recruiting leaders. However, new research has revealed a new method which can be far more accurate.
