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Researcher: Never take health and lifestyle advice from centenarians

Researcher: Never take health and lifestyle advice from centenarians

Free and more accessible contraceptives did <br class="newline newline-desktop">not lead to fewer <br class="newline newline-desktop">teenage pregnancies

Free and more accessible contraceptives did
not lead to fewer
teenage pregnancies

Arctic sea-ice monitoring: <br class="newline newline-desktop"><br class="newline newline-mobile">from the Vikings to <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">satellite observations

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Arctic sea-ice monitoring:

from the Vikings to

satellite observations

The first vaccine against lung cancer has been administered

The first vaccine against lung cancer has been administered

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="32" class="t32">Dementia <br class="newline newline-mobile">researcher: <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">“A medical scandal”</span>

Dementia
researcher:

“A medical scandal”

What will happen if we succeed with artificial intelligence?

What will happen if we succeed with artificial intelligence?

Why you should always rinse your fruit and vegetables – even those from your own garden

Why you should always rinse your fruit and vegetables – even those from your own garden

CONTENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Refugees in kindergartens: "Mutual trust is key"

University of Agder

Refugees in kindergartens: "Mutual trust is key"

Norwegian schools are not adequately accessible to all their users

Norwegian schools are not adequately accessible to all their users

How much recovery
is
possible for
someone with a
severe eating disorder?

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

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

This mass grave in Norway contained 19 men, each shot in the head and heart

This mass grave in Norway contained 19 men, each shot in the head and heart

From headlines to criticism <br class="newline newline-mobile">of study on deep-sea <br class="newline newline-mobile">oxygen production

From headlines to criticism
of study on deep-sea
oxygen production

At this age, people

are least depressed

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People kept quiet about <br class="newline newline-desktop">the war: Talking too much about traumatic events <br class="newline newline-desktop">also has a downside

People kept quiet about
the war: Talking too much about traumatic events
also has a downside

Many adolescents get far too little sleep. Might starting the school day later help?

CONTENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

New report: One in four middle managers in schools work in stressful environments

University of Agder

New report: One in four middle managers in schools work in stressful environments

Music artists are dependent on social media

University of Oslo

Music artists are dependent on social media

How AI can provide too broad an overview of society: "Open data threatens Norway's security"

University of Agder

How AI can provide too broad an overview of society: "Open data threatens Norway's security"

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Norway considers lung cancer screening: Researchers discovered the silent killer in Arne Larsen's lungs

Norway considers lung cancer screening: Researchers discovered the silent killer in Arne Larsen's lungs

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

Ancient artefacts resurface as mountain snow melts. Archaeologists urge hikers to stay alert

New report: One in four 10-12-year-olds takes painkillers weekly

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How safe – or dangerous – is eating fruit that has fallen on the ground?

How safe – or dangerous – is eating fruit that has fallen on the ground?

Is teeth whitening actually harmful?

Is teeth whitening actually harmful?

Are we really <br class="newline newline-desktop">running out of helium?

Are we really
running out of helium?

1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway”

1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway”

This table is the cradle of Norwegian democracy

This table is the cradle of Norwegian democracy

How many adolescents are truly satisfied with their lives?

How many adolescents are truly satisfied with their lives?

Study links pregnant women's diet to autism risk in children

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

Remarkable find: Archaeologists in Norway discovered the remains of a gauntlet on the seabed

Navigating menopause in the workplace: "We can't compare the sickness absence rates of men and women"

Navigating menopause in the workplace: "We can't compare the sickness absence rates of men and women"

The deep sea: Researchers found mud volcanoes and collected hundreds of small creatures

The deep sea: Researchers found mud volcanoes and collected hundreds of small creatures

New study: Norwegian Vikings were more barbaric than Danish Vikings

New study: Norwegian Vikings were more barbaric than Danish Vikings

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">Teeth marks reveal the everyday lives of ordinary people

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:

Teeth marks reveal the everyday lives of ordinary people

As Norwegians become more secular, their interest in the Bible grows. What’s the connection?

As Norwegians become more secular, their interest in the Bible grows. What’s the connection?

New study: Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

New study: Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">Investigating graves from Europe's first oil adventure

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:

Investigating graves from Europe's first oil adventure

How much do 15-year-olds know about finances?

How much do 15-year-olds know about finances?

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You need more protein from the age of 55

Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research

You need more protein from the age of 55

VAR has made referees much more accurate

University of Agder

VAR has made referees much more accurate

Bladderwrack in animal feed has the potential to reduce methane emissions

Nord University

Bladderwrack in animal feed has the potential to reduce methane emissions

Why does pizza taste so good?

Why does pizza taste so good?

Archaeologists' most exciting finds: <br class="newline newline-desktop">“It was as if I entered a time capsule from the Bronze Age”

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:
“It was as if I entered a time capsule from the Bronze Age”

A unique medieval boat has been given its own museum in Northern Norway

No increased risk of birth defects for pregnant women after Covid-19 vaccination

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="32" class="t32">Archaeologists' most exciting finds:</span> <br class="newline newline-desktop"><span data-lab-text_size_desktop="53" class="t53">Unearthed some of the oldest human bones ever found in Norway</span>

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:
Unearthed some of the oldest human bones ever found in Norway

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Potatoes may help people live longer

University of Oslo

Potatoes may help people live longer

Could a digital driving instructor offer the same quality as a human, but at a lower cost?

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Could a digital driving instructor offer the same quality as a human, but at a lower cost?

20th century literature shows that portrait photography has changed our understanding of each other

University of Oslo

20th century literature shows that portrait photography has changed our understanding of each other

What would happen if the limit for abortion was extended?

What would happen if the limit for abortion was extended?

Forests absorb less CO<sub>2</sub> than before

Forests absorb less CO₂ than before

Norway acquires two new dinosaur skeletons

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="22" class="t22 tm18" data-lab-text_size_mobile="18">Archaeologists' most exciting finds:</span> <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">Found traces of Sámi settlement in the Viking Age

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:

Found traces of Sámi settlement in the Viking Age

We need ambitions for an iconic Viking Age Museum

We need ambitions for an iconic Viking Age Museum

Archaeology

This brooch became high fashion during the late Viking and Middle Age

This brooch became high fashion during the late Viking and Middle Age

"Imagine being the first person to hold something like this in over 1,000 years"

"Imagine being the first person to hold something like this in over 1,000 years"

Over 30 mysterious children's graves uncovered in Norway

Over 30 mysterious children's graves uncovered in Norway

This is what a Norwegian boy looked like 8,000 years ago

This is what a Norwegian boy looked like 8,000 years ago

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Should you tailor your workouts to your menstrual cycle? Research suggests it may not be that straightforward

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Should you tailor your workouts to your menstrual cycle? Research suggests it may not be that straightforward

Sea ice influences winter temperatures in East Asia

University of Bergen

Sea ice influences winter temperatures in East Asia

Meat expert's top 5 barbecue tips

Meat expert's top 5 barbecue tips

Ticks are thriving in Norway: Record number of Lyme disease cases so far this year

Ticks are thriving in Norway: Record number of Lyme disease cases so far this year

<br class="newline newline-desktop">“I don't know of any other country in the world that reveals so much negative and horrific information about itself”

Middle East expert:

“I don't know of any other country in the world that reveals so much negative and horrific information about itself”

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="19" class="t19">Archaeologists' most exciting finds: <br class="newline newline-desktop"></span>A truly unique artefact from the Bronze Age was discovered at a depth of 12 metres

Archaeologists' most exciting finds:
A truly unique artefact from the Bronze Age was discovered at a depth of 12 metres

Physical and social activities are healthy for everyone. What's life like when you can't tolerate them?

Physical and social activities are healthy for everyone. What's life like when you can't tolerate them?

Why does physical activity exacerbate symptoms in ME/CFS and long Covid patients?

Why does physical activity exacerbate symptoms in ME/CFS and long Covid patients?

This beetle lives only in Norway, on an endangered flower

This beetle lives only in Norway, on an endangered flower

Jesus killed 2,000 pigs. God sent a woman back into slavery

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How to find motivation to exercise

Norwegian centre for E-health research

How to find motivation to exercise

The Arctic Ocean will be unrecognisable by 2100

The Norwegian polar institute:

The Arctic Ocean will be unrecognisable by 2100

Islamic women's organisations confront Western feminism

University of Oslo

Islamic women's organisations confront Western feminism

Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve this Norwegian Viking ship

Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve this Norwegian Viking ship

New Viking ship discovered in Norway

What happens to young children who become malnourished?

What happens to young children who become malnourished?

How can an ordinary lawn become a wildflower meadow?

How can an ordinary lawn become a wildflower meadow?

What we know about the mysterious children's graves in Norway

What we know about the mysterious children's graves in Norway

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="25" class="t25">Why do we have consciousness? <br class="newline newline-mobile">Researchers are deeply divided</span>

Why do we have consciousness?
Researchers are deeply divided

Soy is used in pizza, stews, chocolate icing, and vegetarian food. What's so special about this super bean?

Soy is used in pizza, stews, chocolate icing, and vegetarian food. What's so special about this super bean?

How often will European cities experience temperatures above 30°C in the future?

How often will European cities experience temperatures above 30°C in the future?

Norway's most famous rock carving may have been preserved by a Nazi researcher looking for the origins of the Germanic people

Norway's most famous rock carving may have been preserved by a Nazi researcher looking for the origins of the Germanic people

Why are so many more people developing asthma and allergies now compared to before?

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Researchers unveil the genetic history of the great white shark

Nord University

Researchers unveil the genetic history of the great white shark

Language affects how quickly we perceive shades of colour

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Language affects how quickly we perceive shades of colour

How do HIV medications work?

How do HIV medications work?

Is the HIV epidemic over in Norway?

The sea squirt was supposed to be
animal feed, but it smelled too good

Are stomach <br class="newline newline-desktop">acid-reducing pills dangerous?

Are stomach
acid-reducing pills dangerous?

Researchers warn against pills that reduce stomach acid: Many become addicted and are unable to stop

Researchers warn against pills that reduce stomach acid: Many become addicted and are unable to stop

3,000 Viking swords have been found in Norway

3,000 Viking swords have been found in Norway

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Cholesterol type can affect your heart attack risk

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Cholesterol type can affect your heart attack risk

New 3D models of the colon can help detect disease more rapidly

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

New 3D models of the colon can help detect disease more rapidly

Gynaecological instruments have not changed much since ancient times

Gynaecological instruments have not changed much since ancient times

Why do we wear ties?

Why do we wear ties?

Does everyone need the same amount of sleep? Expert believes six hours might be enough for some

Do you often get low blood sugar? No, you probably don't

How is the brain cleansed? Researchers are divided over the findings of a new Norwegian study

How is the brain cleansed? Researchers are divided over the findings of a new Norwegian study

Vikings

The Vikings traveled a lot. How did they manage to talk to people?

The Vikings traveled a lot. How did they manage to talk to people?

No, the Vikings didn't wear helmets with horns

No, the Vikings didn't wear helmets with horns

Viking men were buried with cooking gear

Viking men were buried with cooking gear

This gold ring once belonged to a powerful Viking Chief

This gold ring once belonged to a powerful Viking Chief

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What can ancient island moraines reveal about climate change?

University of Bergen

What can ancient island moraines reveal about climate change?

The mountain hare struggles with colour as the climate changes

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

The mountain hare struggles with colour as the climate changes

5 tips for if you get lost

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

5 tips for if you get lost

Why are <br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop">french fries unhealthy?

Why are

french fries unhealthy?

Bible scholars have debated the existence of God’s wife for 30 years. But you will hardly ever hear about this in church

Harmful substances have been found in plastic food packaging – but do we ingest them?

Harmful substances have been found in plastic food packaging – but do we ingest them?

"There are few who drink such large amounts of coffee." New study raises the alarm on energy drinks and sleep

"There are few who drink such large amounts of coffee." New study raises the alarm on energy drinks and sleep

A dramatic love affair sparked the first witch trial in Scandinavia, 250 years before the witch-hunts started

A dramatic love affair sparked the first witch trial in Scandinavia, 250 years before the witch-hunts started

Long Covid does not cause lasting brain damage, study reveals

Long Covid does not cause lasting brain damage, study reveals

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Rising concerns about marine health call for better knowledge of marine microbial communities

Sex after gynaecological cancer: "As soon as he strokes my back and especially my stomach, I go into defensive mode"

Sex after gynaecological cancer: "As soon as he strokes my back and especially my stomach, I go into defensive mode"

Can blood from young people slow down Alzheimer's?

Can blood from young people slow down Alzheimer's?

Life expectancy is increasing again – record low fertility in Norway

Robots

How working life could change if robots take over more and more jobs

How working life could change if robots take over more and more jobs

Will society become colder if robots help the sick and elderly?

Will society become colder if robots help the sick and elderly?

Robots that look like us: “What's happening now is incredibly exciting”

Robots that look like us: “What's happening now is incredibly exciting”

This robot will clean your home and do your laundry

This robot will clean your home and do your laundry

New details about Norway's oldest Viking vehicle

New details about Norway's oldest Viking vehicle

This is what a bed bug expert does every time he stays at a hotel

This is what a bed bug expert does every time he stays at a hotel

He got one of the fastest-growing brain disorders. A new research approach is <br class="newline newline-desktop">looking to slow down the disease's progression

He got one of the fastest-growing brain disorders. A new research approach is
looking to slow down the disease's progression

Dentists: people often have unrealistic expectations about how white their teeth should be

Dentists: people often have unrealistic expectations about how white their teeth should be

Here's what researchers encountered in <br class="newline newline-desktop">Norway's deepest hole

Here's what researchers encountered in
Norway's deepest hole

NORWAY APPROVES SEABED MINING:

<span data-lab-text_size_desktop="36" class="t36 tm22" data-lab-text_size_mobile="22"> “There's a goldmine out there”<br class="newline newline-mobile"><br class="newline newline-desktop"></span><span data-lab-text_size_mobile="16" class="t23 tm16" data-lab-text_size_desktop="23">Here’s how valuable resources can be extracted from the seabed</span>

“There's a goldmine out there”

Here’s how valuable resources can be extracted from the seabed

Political majority for seabed mining in Norway: “I am deeply concerned,” marine researcher says

The seabed at a depth of 1,500 metres could be opened for possible mining. What's it like down there?

The seabed at a depth of 1,500 metres could be opened for possible mining. What's it like down there?

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Inclusive language is crucial in sports and physical education

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Inclusive language is crucial in sports and physical education

Artificial intelligence: Can we recreate the smell of ancient Rome from 2,000 years ago?

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Artificial intelligence: Can we recreate the smell of ancient Rome from 2,000 years ago?

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Being young and beautiful can lead to risky behaviours

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Being young and beautiful can lead to risky behaviours

Court case in Strasbourg becomes historic: "Courts are becoming important in the fight against climate change"

University of Oslo

Court case in Strasbourg becomes historic: "Courts are becoming important in the fight against climate change"

This is how you can avoid food poisoning from leftover rice and pasta

This is how you can avoid food poisoning from leftover rice and pasta

Horse meat was banned over 1,000 years ago, but that did not keep people from eating it

Horse meat was banned over 1,000 years ago, but that did not keep people from eating it

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Norwegian boys dislike school the most

Norwegian boys dislike school the most

Can food and residual raw materials become medicine?

Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research

Can food and residual raw materials become medicine?

Study reveals the key to successful climate policies

University of Bergen

Study reveals the key to successful climate policies

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How E. coli defends itself against antibiotics

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

How E. coli defends itself against antibiotics

Norway's relationship with Russia: "The fundamental principle still applies"

University of Oslo

Norway's relationship with Russia: "The fundamental principle still applies"

Does the Gulf Stream exist?

University of Bergen

Does the Gulf Stream exist?

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How can we get more people to cycle?

Oslo Metropolitan University

How can we get more people to cycle?

Health data is difficult for users to access

Norwegian centre for E-health research

Health data is difficult for users to access

This is what we now know about working from home

STAMI - National Institute of Occupational Health

This is what we now know about working from home

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Hectic schedules leave young elite athletes with little time to prepare proper meals

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Hectic schedules leave young elite athletes with little time to prepare proper meals

The seabed off Norway stores six million tonnes of carbon each year

NGU - Geological Survey of Norway

The seabed off Norway stores six million tonnes of carbon each year

Youth coaches must be especially careful: "Three matches a week is too much"

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Youth coaches must be especially careful: "Three matches a week is too much"

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What are rogue waves and why do they occur?

University of Bergen

What are rogue waves and why do they occur?

People are positive towards care robots

University of Agder

People are positive towards care robots

Could scented books encourage more kids to read?

University of Stavanger

Could scented books encourage more kids to read?

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