Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

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Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) conducts research and delivers managerial support and knowledge about food, forestry, environment, maps, land use, genetic resources and other biobased industries. The main office is located at Ås in Akershus, just outside Oslo, but the department has regional units all over the country. Read more at NIBIO. The articles are financed by NIBIO and written by their communication staff - read more about partner articles at ScienceNorway.

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Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

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Antarctic sea - ice plays an important role in regulating Earth’s energy budget

Blue-green food production in Norwegian prison

Interdisciplinary innovations boosting food security in Africa

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US immigrants adopt native food habits after five years

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Forest fires tell a 700 year old tale

These bugs are a huge threat to crops in West Africa

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