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Light environment in fish farms hinders salmon’s sleep rhythms
What happens when you disrupt a fish’s natural rhythm? The use of light in fish farms can stress the fish and prevent them from sleeping or developing properly. New research now makes it possible to measure light from the fish’s point of view. This could greatly improve fish health.
Underwater robots that are always on call
More than 70 per cent of the Earth is covered by oceans. An increasing amount of critical infrastructure is being installed on the seabed. Sabotage and accidents increase the need for inspection and monitoring. These measures are currently very expensive, but the hope is that they can soon be carried out by robots that are permanently stationed on the seabed.
Researchers left no stone unturned. The result? A completely new, intelligent EV battery
– We have developed self-mitigating batteries that deliver high performance while using fewer critical raw materials. This is good news for European self-sufficiency, says the researcher.
The mystery of the eye disease that can make infants blind
Why do some Norwegian hospitals treat infants’ eye disease more often than others?
The Kavli Prize: Major discoveries about the universe, materials and the brain
The Kavli Prize 2026 has been awarded to researchers who have provided us with groundbreaking knowledge in their fields.
Can Pepper the robot be a good playmate?
Pepper the friendly, humanoid robot both looks and behaves much like a human being. But is that enough?
Some brains are more similar than others when under stress
People who are resilient to psychological stress are similar to each other – not in terms of appearance, but in the brain’s response to stressful stimuli.
Locally produced food for the armed forces is the new preparedness strategy
The armed forces want local food. Farmers want to deliver. But regulations, framework agreements and a lack of logistics are obstacles to getting locally raised food to the soldiers.
This technology makes it possible to be a seafarer—on land
Uncrewed vessels that navigate themselves and notify operators when they need support from shore-based navigators. However, such ships also require an international regulatory framework. Now, the first version is in place, largely thanks to Norwegian research.
All seagulls are not the same. Here’s how to tell the difference
There are 55 species of gulls in the world, but less than half have been observed in Norway. Here you can learn a little about the most common gulls in the land of the Vikings.
Football: How to become technically good
There is no shortcut to improving technical skills in football. Natural talent is not enough to be among the very best.
Supercharging our grid: How to free up 20% more power
Implementing effective monitoring measures could yield much more energy from the cable network – all without digging a single new trench. Just a dream scenario? No, it is entirely possible, say researchers.
A strange humming phenomenon
Do you occasionally hear a low buzzing or humming sound that doesn’t have a clear source? Then you’re among the estimated 2-4 per cent of the world’s population who hear this. Scientists have been trying to figure out for decades where this sound comes from.
Location matters: Balancing renewable energy and biodiversity in Norway
How can Norway provide new renewable energy sources to meet future needs while still protecting its natural environment, and the plants and animals that live there?
Propelling the world’s giant ships into the future with new sail systems
Modern sails on large ships are becoming increasingly common to save fuel – and also the climate. Now a research team is looking at how to maximize their benefits, and that turns out to be more complicated than anticipated.
Trade unions help raise wages and reduce the gender pay gap
New research supports what trade unions have always claimed: unionization pays off. Unions contribute to higher wages for both genders, and because women are the main winners, helps close the wage gap between the sexes.
Nearly half of every T-shirt goes to waste before you even buy it
The global consumption of clothing is enormous. However, a significant portion of the textile fibres is lost before the garments even reach the market.
Buying your way to better health comes at the expense of others
Private health insurance contributes to poorer health among people with the lowest levels of education.
Patients are much more demanding than ever before
Pablo Picasso’s painting ‘Science and Charity’ from 1897 depicts a meek and compliant patient lying placidly in bed between the doctor and the nurse. Picasso would hardly recognize the modern-day patient.
Preventing wildlife collisions in new ways
Wildlife fences and wildlife crossings are expensive – and they have mixed results. Now researchers have studied what is needed to prevent cars and trains from colliding with animals.
The impact of microplastics on ocean carbon uptake
Marine microplastics affect algae’s ability to grow and photosynthesize. Researchers have now calculated what impact this has on the greenhouse effect and the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
Recycling old clothes into new fabrics
Huge amounts of clothing are simply discarded, and almost nothing goes to reuse or recycling. But with sensors and artificial intelligence, textile waste can be sorted so carefully that far more could be recycled – and turned into new clothing.
How trained community health officers cut Sierra Leone’s maternal deaths by two-thirds
Maternal mortality in Sierra Leone used to be among the highest in the world. A 15-year-old non-profit programme that trains community health officers to do life-saving surgeries has helped slash that risk by two-thirds.