University of Oslo Bird species disappear much faster than previously thought, but conservation helps
University of Oslo Vikings in Greenland traded exclusive walrus tusks to all of Europe – until there were no walrus left
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Making beer super fast from ancient Norwegian yeast
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Super-strong magnetic supercrystals can assemble themselves
University of Oslo Slow loris study reveals: The human rhythm of sleep can be much older than expected
This article is produced and financed by NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research - read more Smokeless «fire» under water
NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research It is all in the genes: Decoding the effects of multiple stressors
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology Why are you and I – and everything else – here? Apparently, everything should have turned to light. Instead, you and I and everything else are here. But physicists don’t know why.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway Why does the humpback whale migrate? A Norwegian all-you-can-eat herring feast in the fall and winter, followed by a spring break party in the Caribbean... What a life! Maybe that's why humpback whales keep commuting back and forth between the two extremes.
This article is produced and financed by NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology - read more Solving the mystery of Serengeti’s vanishing wild dogs Twenty-five years ago, African wild dogs disappeared from Serengeti National Park. A firestorm of debate followed when one researcher claimed that handling by scientists was the cause. New research refutes that claim and offers another explanation.
An article from University of Oslo Norwegian researchers find new treatment for prostate cancer A new treatment that strongly inhibits the development of prostate cancer has been found by an international research group led by the University of Oslo. The treatment can also enhance the effect of medicines already used against prostate cancer in the clinic today.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research Improved fauna at the soft bottom in Skagerrak Reductions of nutrients have led to a greater species richness at the seafloor in the Skagerrak after 1990. But warmer winter temperatures and increased river runoff might be the new challenges for the animal life at the soft bottom.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research Quest to solve global water plant mystery Mass development of water plants in river and lakes causes headache for researchers and water managers all over the world. New research aims to reveal the causes of the explosive development and identify ecosystem effects of removing the water plants.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) New report will assess how humans evaluate nature The new intergovernmental assessment will try to understand how humans value nature and the impact of these views on biodiversity and ecosystems.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research Restriction on pollution helps: Infertile snails have recovered along the Norwegian coast For 27 years, NIVA has monitored TBT and reproductive disorder – so called imposex – in dogwhelk along the Norwegian coastline.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research Researchers use drones to photograph seaweeds: The tidal zone from a bird’s-eye view Drones are the future for nature mapping and monitoring. They provide 1,000 times better image resolution than satellites and one million times more data points, says Kasper Hancke, marine biologist at Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA).
This article was produced and financed by The Norwegian Veterinary Institute How many CWD-infected animals are out there? Norwegian scientists present new tools to improve estimates of chronic wasting diseases among wild deer.
An article from Norut - Northern Research Institute Rock glaciers gain speed as permafrost thaws The acceleration of rock glaciers in Scandinavia has been documented for the first time. It can be linked to the thawing of the permafrost in the north.
This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen Archaeologists find the world’s oldest drawing The hashtag-like drawing was made 73,000 years ago and depicts an ochre red cross-hatched pattern.
This article was produced and financed by Institute of Marine Research Scientists found plastics in a whale back in 1971 A recently discovered report reveals that marine scientists found plastic in the stomach of a whale off Canada almost half a century ago. It pre-dates the famous stranding of a whale on the Norwegian island of Sotra in 2017 by 46 years.
An article from University of Oslo Bacteria: The new superheroes How ambitious researchers use computers to push bacteria beyond their limits.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) East African farmers are positive to GMOs Imagine the despair you would feel if your crops were destroyed. Perhaps due to drought, an aggressive plant disease or pests, or nutrient deficient soil? And back at home you have many hungry mouths to feed.
An article from NGU - Geological Survey of Norway Sea salt reveals when oxygen entered Earth's atmosphere Ancient sea salt drilled from a geologic basin in Russia provides new clues as to how Earth’s atmosphere became rich enough in oxygen to allow life to evolve.
This article was produced and financed by University of Southeast Norway How bears adapt to hunting Female brown bears in Sweden are now frequently caring for their offspring for an additional year.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Physicists explain: Gravitational Waves Two scientists talk about how you compute the observational signatures from the birth of the Universe.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research Will climate change affect Norwegian kelp forests in a positive way? Climate change, including acidification of the oceans, will likely affect many of the plants and animals in our sea and oceans. Fresh research results indicate that kelp could be favoured by some of the changes.
This article was produced and financed by NINA - Norwegian Institute for Nature Research Elephants outside the national park are more stressed The stress levels in elephants living in the areas outside Etosha National Park is higher than in elephants living inside the park.
An article from NIVA - Norwegian Institute for Water Research The midnight sun messes with the Arctic charr’s inner clock Below ice and snow, in pitch dark, Arctic charr’s circadian clock still ticks with precision. The exception comes during the darkest and brightest weeks of the year, when daily activity rhythms break down.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Why the passenger pigeon died out The passenger pigeon was once among the most numerous species on earth. The last passenger pigeon died in the Cinncinati Zoo just over 100 years ago. How did it all go so wrong?
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Bear hunting with caution With man’s hunting activities, he is now becoming a dominant force in the Scandinavian bear's life, and the consequences are surprisingly complex.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Clever fungi catch a ride with beetles Fungi living in wood are very important decomposers. But what do they do when the wood is decomposed and gone? How do they find new food?
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Fly hunter has discovered 30 new species A researcher has recently published a description of eight new non-biting midge species, but has found many more.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Bears skip breakfast to avoid hunters New research shows that human hunting makes bears change their eating patterns.
An article from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences Goldfish produce alcohol to survive the winter A new study of how goldfish survive frozen winters without oxygen by producing alcohol may shed light on alcohol resistance mechanisms.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Technology revealing the secret life of bats Using digital technology and radio transmitters, researchers are going to find out where Norwegian bats live their lives.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Securing the world’s longest floating bridge against strong wind In order to build the bridge, the engineers need to know exactly how the wind behaves on the bridge site. Scientists are working on a new method for wind measurements.
This article was produced and financed by Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Identifying Ideas with Artificial Intelligence If you are a beer enthusiast, you have probably commented on some or other post in Facebook beer forums. In the future, these types of comments may be used to identify new ideas by utilising artificial intelligence (AI).
This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen Scientists discovered an ancient forefather UiB scientists have found the lampshell’s ancient forefather, and discovered that the shells and bristles of the lampshells have a much older origin than priveously thought.
This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research Forests play important part in cooling down local climate A new study shows how important forests are in keeping much of the planet’s surface cool.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU Earth’s history reveals where earthquakes hit How and why do movements of the Earth’s crust still cause death and destruction millions of years after they first happened? A new technique sheds light on this question.
An article from The Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) Dogs and humans' long-lasting relationship Why do humans and dogs get on so well? Learn more in this podcast.
An article from Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Caught in the mesh: Scandinavian bears in the road network Recent research shows that roads pose resistance to movements in Swedish bear populations.
This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research Forest fires tell a 700 year old tale Dead trees come alive and tell their story on how climate and human activities have shaped our boreal forests during the last 700 years – from the Black Death to present day.
This article was produced and financed by NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research These bugs are a huge threat to crops in West Africa Last year, a South-American moth caused great damage to maize and other crops in several West African countries, threatening the food security of millions of people.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU How this weed has spread all across the world This highly allergenic plant - native to North America - is now on all continents except Antartica. A researcher explains why this is the case.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at SINTEF Energy savings in shopping centres Shopping centres are major energy consumers with significant opportunities for savings. Researchers are currently checking the impact of savings made on lighting and air-conditioning at the City Syd centre in Trondheim.
An article from University of Oslo Bacteria use their own pumps to collect magnesium The system used by bacteria to transport magnesium is so sensitive that it can detect a pinch of magnesium salt in a swimming pool.
This article was produced and financed by University of Stavanger Making astrophysical simulations more accurate The model used to measure the mass of particles such as protons and neutrons has been used by physicists for almost 50 years. Now Tomas Brauner and his research collaborators discovered that two terms in the model’s equation were missing.
This article was produced and financed by University of Southeast Norway VIDEO: Researchers create microscopic Pac-Man Tiny organisms star in a microscopic remake of the iconic computer game from the '80s.
An article from Norwegian SciTech News at NTNU The potato disease that changed the world Potato blight changed Europe and America, and led to widespread deaths and mass emigration. And we’re not rid of it yet. But where did it come from?
