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Body data could provide a 24-hour warning for headaches

Some people who suffer a concussion struggle with headaches and fatigue afterwards. Headaches and fatigue follow a consistent pattern that could potentially be used to warn the patient a full day before the symptoms set in.

Neurotechnology research on brain patterns offers promise

Technology can contribute to better treatment for people struggling with anxiety and depression, according to researcher Sandra Klonteig. “The potential within neurotechnology is too significant to ignore. This is where the solutions of the future lie.”

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The flash flood warning in Nepal came far too late for many people

The flash flood, triggered by a mountain landslide and glacier collapse in the Himalayas, surged at speeds of up to 190 kilometres per hour, wiping out entire villages. “The warning from the authorities arrived only about half an hour after the collapse, and even then, it reached only a portion of the population at risk,” says glaciologist Pascal Egli of NTNU.

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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.