How are important are blockades to the outcome of wars?
Trade blockades are an old tool that is still used in wars. The ERC has awarded an EUR 9.9 million grant to see how significant they really are.
Will wokeness derail the Democrats?
The presidential race appears to be a dead heat ahead of the United States election on 5 November, but wokeness is ‘an unexploded bomb’.
Want to be the best? It’s all in your mindset
A new test can determine if you have the right attitude to achieve your goals.
Found hundreds of species using DNA barcoding
There are millions of species on Earth that we still know nothing about. Researchers call these species ‘biological dark matter’, but new methods can provide us with a better overview more quickly.
Afghanistan veterans more prone to anger
Most Afghanistan veterans manage well, but not all. Anger, not PTSD, is the main problem.
The danger of AI is that it’s so good, you simply can’t resist
Inga Strümke does not believe artificial intelligence will take over the world with killer robots, but it might kill your spark. This is an area that needs rules, and Europe is about to get them.
Write by hand before tablets take over
We learn much better when writing by hand instead of on a keyboard, and using fine motor skills is important for children’s brain development.
A simple test can predict whether smokers will manage to quit
Despite the effect smoking has on cancer, many people continue to smoke after receiving a cancer diagnosis. A simple test can help predict whether smokers are likely to succeed in quitting.
Are European vipers expanding their range?
Vipers (Vipera berus) are being observed in areas where no one has seen them ever before.
AI makes us more creative, but has disadvantages, students say
Youthful creativity is enhanced by artificial intelligence, but students are also asking valid, critical questions about how the technology affects education and learning.
Svalbard: Non-native species are threatening vulnerable plant life
Non-native, invasive species are among the world’s biggest environmental problems. Svalbard has been unaffected – up until now.
Smart collaboration on future technology
TOPOCOM is bringing together leading European research institutions to work on a project that could replace today’s electronics.
Artificial intelligence can re-create smells
Some smells are on the verge of extinction, but we may be able to re-create them using artificial intelligence.
How to avoid wasting huge amounts of energy
Waste heat from industry can actually heat every house in Norway. A smart solution can harness this energy, while also providing us with clean drinking water.
Cheap, dirty leftovers can produce pure oxygen
Industry needs a lot of pure oxygen. New materials that are affordable and robust can provide us with cheaper and more sustainable oxygen production.
This could make today’s ultra-fast computers seem slow
Magnons, Bose-Einstein condensates and very bright people.
Your apple core may someday fuel an airplane
In the future, your apple core may end up fuelling a Boeing. New research could help make the production of aviation fuel from biomass more efficient.
Loneliness and mental health problems are interconnected
Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders.
Adolescents who are most active on social media are also the most active offline
Researchers found no evidence that the use of social media has a negative impact on social skills, but children with social anxiety may be at risk.
Plastic food packaging contains harmful substances
Plastic food packaging can contain chemicals that affect your hormones, metabolism and the transmission of signals in your body.
Are animals able to cope with climate change?
Professor Jane M. Reid has received NOK 29 million in EU funding to investigate how animals adapt to rapid environmental change.
NOK 29 million to make robots smarter
The EU is funding NTNU professor Ingrid Bouwer Utne’s work to make robots and autonomous systems understand situations better when there is imminent danger and give operators insight into what they are actually ‘thinking’.
Artificial intelligence makes smarter use of seaweed and kelp
Seaweed and kelp, or macroalgae, are used in many products, and may become an even more important resource in the future. Artificial intelligence can help us avoid overusing this valuable resource.
Gloom and doom warnings about climate change do not work
How do you spread a message about climate change? According to an international study involving 59,000 participants, some tactics may actually reduce support.
Connecting computers so they can think faster
Calculations that previously took a year can now be performed in just 10 days by computers connected in a special way.
Feeling apathetic? There may be hope
A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising.
A master’s student has tracked down greenhouse gas figures much needed by researchers
Climate scientists often lack the data they need for their calculations. A master’s student has helped to track down key figures from Africa’s most populous country.
Burnout: identifying people at risk
A new tool has been developed to identify the early warning signs of burnout. Below we outline the basics
Social media can reveal who needs the most help
Researchers find the most depression and the least adaptability in poorer areas that are home to a larger proportion of minorities.
Jealousy – we understand our own sex best
Do you really know why your partner gets jealous? We understand a surprising amount about other people’s jealousy, but we understand our own sex best.
Learning for Life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying
Education saves lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic backgrounds.
Why do we cradle babies in one specific arm?
The vast majority of us cradle babies in the crook of our left arm. Researchers think they know why.