Norway’s Sami population posed an enigma for the occupying Nazis
German soldiers’ accounts from Finnmark during World War II often describe the Sami as “noble savages” in a fabulous and foreign landscape.
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Bacteria survive washing and disinfection in food production plants
Can bacteria that survive washing and disinfection in food production facilities spread antimicrobial resistance?
Saving seagrass and French oysters: Fresh solutions breathe new life into Europe’s coastal areas
European coastal areas are under increasing pressure. Researchers are investigating ways to reverse this trend and help communities adapt to climate change.
Half of all men over 60 have prostate cancer – an AI diagnostic tool could identify which need followup
Increasing use of blood tests to detect prostate cancer is leading to overworked doctors. NTNU has now created an AI diagnostic tool that can help lighten the burden.
Thousands of alien species could invade the Arctic
More than 2500 plant species have the potential to invade the Arctic at the expense of the species that belong there. Norway is one of the areas that is particularly at risk.
Fishers working alone may soon get a “safety alarm”
Fishing alone is a dangerous occupation. A new safety alarm could save lives by automatically stopping the boat and alerting the Coastal Radio Service and nearby vessels.
Can desert sand be used to build houses and roads?
The globe may be running out of sand suitable for concrete. Researchers are therefore testing a possible solution for using desert sand as a material.
Central Norway’s first high seat since the Viking Age
The foundations for the Viking expeditions were laid on farms. Society became more stratified during this period, and carved chairs, owned by wealthy farmers and known as ‘high seats’, were a clear status symbol.
Girls are happiest at school – for good reasons
Feeling safe and well-being at school are linked. Girls often thrive better than boys. Why is that?
This form of therapy can save enormous amounts of money by getting people with mental health problems back to work more quickly
Many people with different mental health problems can be absent from work for a long time. But new results give hope that more people can recover and return to work sooner.
When a baby’s small movements have big consequences
A breakthrough method from the 1990s is now being transformed into an AI-powered tool to help doctors diagnose cerebral palsy.
“My thoughts end up in the wrong place. They start to get all jumbled up where I should be concentrating.”
What’s it like having ADHD when you are 11 years old and are expected to get on with your schoolwork just like everyone else?
Reinventing personalized fashion with a new sewing app
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just take a picture of yourself with your mobile phone and sew your own clothes – in exactly the right size and fit? The solution is on its way.
Babies are born to learn – and they learn by moving
In her 35 years as a psychologist, NTNU researcher Audrey van der Meer has studied everything from baby swimming to what infants learn before they are born. At the core of her work is the idea that babies are born to learn – and the key to their learning is movement.
Seafood should not have to fly
A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea – even if you live thousands of miles away.
Gut flora can help us understand impacts of ultra-processed food
To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora.
Good for mum, but allergy incidences in her children increased fivefold
Metformin makes it easier for women with the hormone disorder PCOS to get pregnant, and the mother often gets better throughout the pregnancy. Her children, however, have a markedly higher risk of eczema and allergies.
Digital twins in the Arctic: How Svalbard is becoming a living lab for marine restoration
A new tool is helping researchers simulate erosion and climate change, turning data into action.
Graphene coatings – an eco-friendly alternative
Tired of hauling your boat out of the water to clean its hull? Graphene can replace the toxic chemicals usually used to do this job.
Can biology reveal parental manipulation?
Parental alienation is when one parent manipulates the child into distancing themselves from the other parent. But does this leave detectable biological evidence?
Eliminating plastic consumption by using agricultural residues
“That’s the dream,” says researcher Hanne Dalsvåg. If the researchers succeed, in the future you might be able to buy vegetables wrapped in packaging made from waste carrot or potato residues.
Fish farming least harmful in northern Norway
Environmental conditions on the seabed around fish farms generally improve the farther north you go in Norway.
Pretty soon, heat pumps will be able to store and distribute heat as needed
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when electricity is cheap and releases heat when needed.
Currying favour with the USA won’t help, Europe has to go it alone
Europe must realize that the United States is not to be trusted as an ally. NATO is in a coma. We have to fend for ourselves, professor says.
Centralizing Norwegian hospitals has reduced birth mortality
One million births in Norway over 17 years have a story to tell: Maternity wards with greater numbers of births have safer births.
Adrenaline restarts the heart after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five.
Norwegian metal strengthens Europe’s security
Metals from Norway are often praised for their low carbon footprint. But right now, it matters even more that they are produced in a European democracy.
House sparrows in northern Norway can help us save other endangered animals
How much does it matter where you are born, or whether you are heavy or light, if you are a house sparrow? Researcher Kenneth Aase calculates what the future looks like for these grey-brown feather balls – and hopefully other species, too.
Researchers want to find out why quick clay is so unstable
Quick clay collapse can be both dangerous and costly. New research will help us understand more about why the clay is so unstable. And maybe what we can do about it.
How storm surges could impact your workplace
Businesses along the Norwegian coastline are becoming increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and flooding. Researchers have now created digital maps that show who is most at risk.
Many mothers do not show up for postnatal check-ups
All Norwegian women who have given birth will be offered a postnatal check-up by their GP or midwife six weeks after giving birth. Most of those who participate experience this as an important offer. Nevertheless, one in four women does not attend the postnatal check-up.
This little trout died of decompression sickness – a sign of hydropower’s hidden problem
Hundreds of Norwegian hydropower plants threaten fish and bottom-dwelling animals by exposing them to water that is oversaturated with air. The danger increases with wilder, wetter weather and more flooding. The solution may be to use sound in a new way.