Bacterial membrane satellites prove important testing ground for new antibiotics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The membrane is the bacteria’s most important line of defense against our antibiotics. When it sheds part of that defense, the discarded leftovers now prove to be key players in our fight against antibacterial resistance.
MRSA bacteria: The Sneaky and Sometimes Dangerous Tenant in Your Throat SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: One of the most common bacteria hiding in the human throat can sometimes be a menace to our health. To get rid of it we need a brand-new treatment strategy, and we just might have found the right tools to make that strategy.
What is happening to the Arctic sea ice in winter? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The loss of summer Arctic sea ice has become the «canary in the coalmine» of climate change. Sea ice is also declining during the dark, cold winter, but more ice was observed this winter than in the previous 10 years. A new PhD thesis helps to understand why.
Is nursing not for boys? Gender stereotypes in preschool surprise researchers Children believe it is primarily women who can become nurses and preschool teachers. “A nurse is unbelievably many different things,” says nurse Remi Trygve Pedersen.
Rising concerns about marine health call for better knowledge of marine microbial communities SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Unlocking the mysteries of marine microbial communities can help us make better decisions on marine resource management.
What do boys want to be when they grow up? ASK A RESEARCHER: Do boys really want to become firefighters and football players?
Telemedicine: How new technologies can bring medical care to people in remote areas SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The introduction of AI and smart technology is paving the way for more proactive, personalised, and accessible medical services.
Three reasons why your sports watch cannot measure stress SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The most crucial element in managing stress is, and will always be, you - how you interact with the world and manage the universal challenges we all face.
Do you know why you choose the music you listen to? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Algorithmic music recommendations are everywhere. Why do people resist to acknowledge them?
Bacteria have a new mortal enemy: DNA SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: We all know about DNA. It lives inside every cell in our bodies and shapes who we are and how we look. But what if we could use it as a tool against bacteria?
In Norway, four out of ten people on welfare lose out by working According to Labour Minister Tonje Brenna, work has to be financially rewarding. But research shows that 40 per cent of those on benefits end up worse off if they start working.
Is it worth pursuing employment if you can live off social security benefits? Researchers have examined the finances of people in Norway who receive almost all of their income from the welfare state.
Young people with minority backgrounds emphasise their Norwegian identity to have a chance in the job market Exaggerating their dialect and emphasising typically Norwegian leisure interests were among the strategies used by young Norwegians with a minority background to land an interview, and perhaps a job.
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.
The pay gap in Norway is getting bigger and bigger The gap between the highest-paid jobs and the lowest-paid jobs has significantly increased over 25 years. Bonuses are one of the drivers of the pay differences.
Employees are using ChatGPT for advice, but is this a good thing? OPINION: Recent data on people’s habits in the workplace are giving us reason to look into whether the use of artificial intelligence (AI) may be hampering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
How influencers pave the way for brands to reach potential customers SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Social media’s built-in functions of purchasing make it possible for influencers to give brands access to a loyal crowd of followers who trust them.
Is it possible to secure grounds of quick clay in a sustainable manner? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Soil improvement currently has a significant climate impact due to the substantial consumption of cement and lime products. Recent efforts have improved the situation, but there is still much to be done to make the method sustainable. Is this possible, and how can it be achieved?
The future of artificial intelligence in education SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Using ChatGPT, the students reports surpassed the quality of many research papers. How can subject matter experts stay relevant for software engineers?
How the office estranged and empowered queer women SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historically, the office was both a heterosexual straitjacket and a space where queer women could support themselves and become independent.
What can we learn from a Swedish fashion brand to innovate for a sustainable future? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How can we ensure that innovation leads us to a better future and not a dystopian one?
It can be physically painful to earn less than your neighbour Earning less than others can physically hurt, according to a recent study. Those with above average incomes experience less physical pain than others, regardless of whether they live in a wealthy or poor country.
Robots may help relieve a congested healthcare system SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Could you imagine healthcare institutions with robots performing ultrasound examinations?
Why do women leave academia after completing a PhD? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The higher the academic level, the lower the percentage of women. It is a lose-lose game for female scientists and academia.
Journalists, researchers and finance professionals are among those who work from home the most In total, 44 per cent of all employed individuals stated that they could work from home at least one working day in 2022.
Nine recommendations on risk communication during health crises SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Building and maintaining a good reputation and trust – especially related to health issues – is an essential tool for governments and public health authorities to effectively manage future pandemics.
If you have a summer job or part-time job when you're young, you often earn higher wages as an adult The difference can be more than 9,000 USD a year.
How beneficial bacteria can help premature babies thrive SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: A similar type of probiotics that you take to prevent getting the runs when travelling can save lives of prematurely born babies.
Working from home inhibits innovation. But researchers know how to fix it SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: When you work from home, you tend to communicate more with the members of your own team. This is good for implementing ideas. On the other hand, you also communicate less with other groups, which does not encourage the creation of new ideas. But all this can be fixed.
We are still surrounded by the Middle Ages SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historical events from the Middle Ages are often used – and misused – in political argumentation in our time. A current example is how Vladimir Putin misuses the Middle Ages to deny Ukraine’s right to exist as an independent nation.
Report: Midwives can suffer hearing damage from the screams of women giving birth The average noise level during childbirth can pose a risk to those working in the delivery ward. Paediatric nurses and midwives are particularly vulnerable, a report shows.
These are the European countries with the most labour strikes Why is Norway one of the tops in Europe when it comes to strikes?
A book with great images and a quiet, comfortable place shape how reading in families is done SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The overall benefit of shared book reading is lower than previously thought, but still remains a key activity for advancing children’s literacy.
The beauty of a swirl: We continuously reveal the secrets of the heart SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The heart is perhaps the most romanticised, and most studied human organ. The blood flow in the heart has fascinated physicians and researchers for decades, and our understanding of the cardiac mechanics are ever evolving.
Did you know that bacteria can hide their antibiotic resistance? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Much like storing military defence equipment without revealing it to the enemy, bacteria can mask their ability to resist antibiotics. This hidden antibiotic resistance can pass under the radar and cause treatment failure in patients.
Over 55 and looking for a job? Here are one researcher's tips for succeeding Researcher Anne Grethe Solberg has interviewed mature job seekers. She clearly sees what works and what doesn't work in getting a new job.
We have a new and better method for predicting male fertility in cattle breeding SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Traditionally animal breeders would select animals based on their physical characteristics, but with advancement of genetic techniques, animal breeders can now select animals based on their genetic makeup.
How often do you need to use your clothes to be «sustainable»? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The functional unit for a winter coat is 100 days of use. But what does it mean?
Arctic sea ice retreat is well observed by satellites and new technology. So why do we still need scientists working on the ice? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Sea ice is an essential part of Earth’s climate and ocean systems, and in the Arctic the ice decreases year by year.
How conscience enables companies to realise their sustainability strategies SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Companies lack expertise on sustainability, fail to prioritise climate change and lack the commitment to drive environmental and social commitments into the core of the business. Why?
The media almost never write about age discrimination Older workers are very rarely mentioned in the press. To the extent that they do appear, they are most often about happy outcomes. Very few articles are about negative events or bad attitudes towards the elderly.
Why do some Norwegian fjords turn green? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Images from space can reveal the secrets behind the colours of the fjords.
The three fears every leader has to know: Why appealing to fear is essential in a crisis SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Knowing how to appeal to apocalyptic fear, political fear, and private fear will help a leader name reality in a credible manner and assess which fear to prioritize at a given time.
Fatty acid composition in the salmon fillet can be measured in seconds SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Norwegian farmed salmon is a good source of the healthy fatty acids, found in fatty fish.
The average Norwegian employee costs 85,000 USD An average Norwegian employee costs his employer well over 50 USD an hour, when all costs are taken into account.
What is women's health and why is it important? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How should we understand the concept of women's health, and what does it mean to me as an obstetrician and researcher on women's health issues?
No one is dead until warm and dead SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Once your core temperature drops towards 30°C, your heart could stop beating – and by then it's usually game over.
The beauty of getting lost in the loss cone SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Everyday untold trillions of particles, mainly protons and electrons, are bouncing back and forth between the Northern and Southern hemispheres along the Earth’s magnetic field.
Who is best at getting refugees into the workforce — Norway, Sweden or Denmark? Wail Kadem, a refugee, an employee at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, and a student from Iraq, has a clear answer as to which country is best.
Nanocarriers are the Trojan horses of antibiotics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: There is a new kid in town. He is a nanocarrier loaded with antibiotics, and he can trick bacterial biofilms into opening its strongly guarded gates for him. Antibiotic resistant bacteria better beware.
How to market food processed with new technologies SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Marketing researchers have developed a guide for food producers who sell products that have been processed using new technologies.
What time of day is the best time to exercise? Working out during the morning or in the evening can have quite different benefits, a new study shows.
Many immigrants in Norway are overqualified for their jobs Around 40 per cent work in occupations with lower competency requirements than their education dictates.
Negative attitudes towards the elderly have a profound effect on society International research shows that age has become the most widespread basis for discrimination in working life.
Tired employees are more exposed to bullying Employees who were tired more often stated that they were bullied in the workplace more often than those who were well-rested and alert. It's important for management to have routines for handling such conflicts, a Norwegian researcher says.
What the evolution of the hero in Norwegian fabulations can tell us about ourselves SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How has the Norwegian fantastic hero changed over time, and what can this tell us about ourselves?
How different governments communicated during coronavirus SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Poor communication will significantly undermine national responses to a pandemic.
Who cries more in the Olympics? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Our results suggest that emotional tears are not only a biological feature that relate to gender or age, but also a cultural phenomenon.
A strong breeze and chance of storms: How we used pollen to create a wind forecast from 10,000 years ago SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Pollen can travel far through the air, allowing scientists who find them to trace the winds of the past. Maaike Zwier writes about her new study from South Georgia, where ancient pollen may reveal shifts in the dominating westerlies.
Norwegian researchers work on average 46 hours per week Researchers with foreign citizenships work the most – and thus contribute to increasing this average.
Was there such a thing as a female Viking warrior? OPINION: Are the changing answers to this question a direct result of our own changing views on gender?
Microplastic research needs a common language SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: With increased knowledge about microplastics in the environment comes new challenges. Researchers see significant challenges in maintaining the quality of knowledge that is shared, and how it is used further.
Would more games between attractive teams increase attendance? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Football authorities might have something to learn from economic theory.
The less a manager interferes in idea development, the better OPINION: Only very few companies succeed consistently in developing new ideas. But those that do have one factor in common. The boss doesn’t interfere.
Viagra can potentially save the lives of people with severe hypothermia SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Viagra works in both hot and cold situations.
More than twice as dangerous as Norwegian professional drivers Western and southern Europeans are the most dangerous. Truckers from other countries have up to two-and-a-half times more accidents with injuries than their Norwegian peers.
Older employees are not given as advanced work tasks as their younger colleagues Employees aged between 50 and 59 have lower potential than their younger colleagues, a new Norwegian study reveals. Age researcher Per Erik Solem disagrees. When you have experience, you can work more efficiently, he believes.
Foreign trade certificates are no help against social dumping Getting a foreign trade certificate approved in Norway doesn’t do much to help foreign workers, when it comes to pay, working conditions and social dumping.
A bright spot in the fight against prostate cancer SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: By combining different imaging techniques for scanning organs in the body, we can discover relapse of prostate cancer more easily.
A new, «Superman» way to detect hidden corrosion SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Even without Superman’s X-ray vision, this probe can see corrosion through 30-40 mm of steel!
Seabed methane release follows the rhythm of the tides SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Methane is constantly being released from the seabed into the ocean. A recent study in the Arctic Ocean shows that this release follows pressure changes in the sea level related to daily lunar cycles.
The amazing discovery of a lost Viking settlement SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The lost Viking mountain pass that melted out of the Lendbreen ice patch was a fantastic and baffling discovery. The discovery made headlines around the world, but it also raised questions.
The benefits of probiotics could change the impact of dangerous bacteria in oceans SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Bacteria are everywhere. In a world hidden from our eyes, they are the major influencers in the environment and our body. Let’s dive deeper into bacteria roles and benefits.
Infants who had systemic blood infections had alterations in their metabolism SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: They also showed signs of increased oxidative stress and fatty acid oxidation.
Saturday games attract a significantly higher attendance at football matches SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: After the end of Covid-19 restrictions football authorities should consider having a larger share of games on Saturdays.
How are Polish and Lithuanian workers actually doing in Norway? Researchers believe it’s time to talk about the lack of integration of working immigrants.
The growth of Airbnb can support tourism development in remote tourist destinations SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: New study sheds light on the effect of Airbnb in rural areas.
Children and youth born prematurely are prescribed drugs to treat mental illness more often SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Preterm children need more follow-up of mental health