One in ten boys become addicted to gaming
Do your kids play a lot of computer games? Some may end up gaming a little too obsessively. Researchers have identified the most important warning signs.
Old rules do not work for reindeer husbandry
The Norwegian ‘rules of use’ for Sámi reindeer husbandry were intended to help keep reindeer husbandry sustainable and allow for self-governance. But “sustainability” and “self-governance” can mean something completely different for authorities than reindeer herders.
Sensational Viking Age grave newly uncovered
Researchers are now investigating a Viking Age grave with preserved skeletal remains and jewellery. The grave was found at Val in Bjugn, in Trøndelag County. A discovery by a metal detectorist alerted researchers to the find.
Psychiatric treatment no guarantee of a return to work
Mental health problems are keeping an increasing number of Norwegians out of the employment market. Treatment alone is often not enough to get people back to work. Some groups are at greater risk of being away from work for a long time – or even permanently.
Social media connected to cyberbullying, but not how we thought
Adolescents who are most active on social media are also more often victims of cyberbullying. But the reality is not as simple as that.
Helping the youngest children thrive at school
Passion projects and more physical activity help more children enjoy school more.
Forever chemicals affect the genes of unhatched ducklings
There are many different types of PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’. Maybe it is time to prohibit them all.
Populist parties choose divisive issues on purpose, researchers say
Populists use controversial issues to a far greater extent than other issues to promote their political messages. This is deliberate.
Are you more jealous of emotional or sexual infidelity? It may depend on your sexual orientation
It seemed so simple: men are more jealous of sexual infidelity, while women are more jealous if their partner falls in love with someone else. But it is not quite that simple.
One step closer to quantum computers that work properly
You won’t find quantum computers in your local electronics store, but in the future, these superfast computers will probably become more common. NTNU researchers are bringing this future a small step closer.
Why ChatGPT is bad at imitating people
Large language models like ChatGPT and Copilot are useful for many things. However, they are not yet good enough to imitate the way people speak.
YouTube can help people with bipolar disorder
People with bipolar disorder are taking to YouTube to talk about it. Researchers believe this may have a range of benefits
When it comes to storing carbon, the Arctic presents a winter surprise
The ocean holds gigantic amounts of carbon, much more than in all land-based plants and soil. Scientists previously studied these carbon stocks in spring and summer. Now they have looked at what happens in winter.
The spiders that eat stars, and the scientists who catch them
Spiders can eat their partner. Some of the most extreme stars can do that too.
From beer to useful fats and medicines
The spent grain from beer brewing can be used to make microcapsules that can preserve omega-3 oils and medicines.
Regular walking prevents chronic back pain
Do you suffer from back pain? The solution may be to go for a walk – as long as you do it regularly.
It’s important to feel good about yourself
What is it that makes us feel good about ourselves? And what motivates us to do something, regardless of whether it is important or not?
Solving a dirty problem with sunlight and oil
Wastewater can contain many harmful substances, but a new method enables researchers to purify this water using sunlight and droplets of oil.
Why bees in Norway are struggling
Norway is home to 212 different bee species. Or perhaps rather: the country used to have 212 species. Insect numbers are generally in decline, and some bees are either struggling or have already disappeared.
Festivals must involve locals at an early stage
Engaging the local residents is key to the success of local festivals.
Does being a proficient swimmer mean you are safe in the water?
Swimming instruction in Norway takes place almost exclusively in calm and controlled indoor swimming pools. But most water-related accidents occur outdoors, meaning the skills children have learned may not be enough.
Premature babies should have early skin-to-skin contact with their mothers
Researchers have identified numerous benefits of early skin-to-skin contact between baby and mother. They urge hospitals to help ensure that premature babies experience this important contact.
Certain young people more prone to anxiety and depression
Adolescents who experience both loneliness and low resilience are much more susceptible to developing anxiety and depression as adults.
Kelp-eating microalgae offer huge potential
Researchers have been studying algae that eat kelp instead of making their own sugar. The findings open up new ways of making all kinds of useful things out of kelp.
Cheaper and better lasers can open for new technology
New laser technology can help improve self-driving cars and fibre-optic internet, among other things.
Many people choose unemployment benefits over poorly paid jobs
How low does pay have to be before people can no longer be bothered to work?
Unravelling the origin of mysterious radiation
Cosmic rays occasionally contain enormous amounts of energy, but we don’t know why or where this radiation comes from. New research may have found the answer.
Clay can help make for tomorrow’s environmentally friendly quantum technologies
Physicists have now discovered a material that can be very useful in crafting tomorrow’s quantum technology: clay.
Common drugs can help viruses spread
New research shows an unintended and unfortunate side effect of common drugs. They can simply help viruses spread.
Physically active young people less likely to be depressed
Young people who increase their physical activity from the age of 14 have a lower risk of developing symptoms of depression.
A cocktail of drugs may work against a whole family of viruses
There is still no approved general cure for enterovirus infections, but Norwegian trials appear promising.
The mysterious X in your cells
When your cells are about to divide, your genetic material folds into an X-shape. Why and how?