Some of the greatest natural treasures at NTNU University Museum are never put on display. Many of these objects were collected on famous expeditions or obtained in other ways. One such treasure is Charles Darwin’s coralline algae.
If you think something is off with added smoke flavouring in salmon, you’re not alone. Many consumers are skeptical of salmon that hasn’t been smoked in the traditional way.
Your work usually determines whether you manage to earn a better income compared to people around you. But your work earnings rarely determine when your income falls.
Fresh water is under threat on many fronts. Researchers are working hard to solve this problem. One solution uses sunlight and bismutite.
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.
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.
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.
People all over the world suffer from headaches. More than 1 in 3 people are affected every year. Overuse of painkillers is a contributing factor.
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.
Adolescents who are most active on social media are also more often victims of cyberbullying. But the reality is not as simple as that.
Passion projects and more physical activity help more children enjoy school more.
There are many different types of PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’. Maybe it is time to prohibit them all.
Populists use controversial issues to a far greater extent than other issues to promote their political messages. This is deliberate.
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.
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.
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.
People with bipolar disorder are taking to YouTube to talk about it. Researchers believe this may have a range of benefits
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.
Spiders can eat their partner. Some of the most extreme stars can do that too.
The spent grain from beer brewing can be used to make microcapsules that can preserve omega-3 oils and medicines.
Do you suffer from back pain? The solution may be to go for a walk – as long as you do it regularly.
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?
Wastewater can contain many harmful substances, but a new method enables researchers to purify this water using sunlight and droplets of oil.
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.
Engaging the local residents is key to the success of local festivals.
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.
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.
Adolescents who experience both loneliness and low resilience are much more susceptible to developing anxiety and depression as adults.
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.
New laser technology can help improve self-driving cars and fibre-optic internet, among other things.
How low does pay have to be before people can no longer be bothered to work?
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.