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Young users ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences

School researchers reviewed nearly 200 studies on how artificial intelligence affects children and young people’s ability to learn and think. They found that we know very little about how AI use impacts younger school children.

New “horizontal” LED signage proves super effective

Tourists moving in unfamiliar surroundings, people following maps on their mobile phones, and distracted road users in general can easily overlook regular traffic signs. But the effect of a new type of sign surprised researchers.

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The secret to a happy life?

A new study from NTNU suggests a link between several personality traits and how people feel about their lives.

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The cost of rain – who pays?

Rainstorms are increasing in Norway, as is urbanisation. Municipalities must plan differently and are asking how much residents are willing to pay.

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Why we should expect cyberattacks during major events

When Norway’s attention turns to Oslo for the King’s funeral on Wednesday, it creates a vulnerable moment in the digital sphere that hostile actors may seek to exploit. NTNU professor Basel Katt advises people to be alert.

Real solutions for power congestion

We need more electricity, and the power grid must be expanded significantly. But how much and how quickly? This is how “monster masts” and expensive power expansion can be postponed.

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The Brain’s Searchlight

Grid cells were supposed to tell the brain only where it was. Now it turns out they also point towards where it wants to go.