Graphene coatings – an eco-friendly alternative
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Can biology reveal parental manipulation?
Parental alienation is when one parent manipulates the child into distancing themselves from the other parent. But does this leave detectable biological evidence?
Eliminating plastic consumption by using agricultural residues
“That’s the dream,” says researcher Hanne Dalsvåg. If the researchers succeed, in the future you might be able to buy vegetables wrapped in packaging made from waste carrot or potato residues.
Fish farming least harmful in northern Norway
Environmental conditions on the seabed around fish farms generally improve the farther north you go in Norway.
Pretty soon, heat pumps will be able to store and distribute heat as needed
Researchers have developed a heat storage unit that takes up less space than a regular hot water tank. It charges when electricity is cheap and releases heat when needed.
Currying favour with the USA won’t help, Europe has to go it alone
Europe must realize that the United States is not to be trusted as an ally. NATO is in a coma. We have to fend for ourselves, professor says.
Centralizing Norwegian hospitals has reduced birth mortality
One million births in Norway over 17 years have a story to tell: Maternity wards with greater numbers of births have safer births.
Adrenaline restarts the heart after in-hospital cardiac arrest
Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five.
Norwegian metal strengthens Europe’s security
Metals from Norway are often praised for their low carbon footprint. But right now, it matters even more that they are produced in a European democracy.
House sparrows in northern Norway can help us save other endangered animals
How much does it matter where you are born, or whether you are heavy or light, if you are a house sparrow? Researcher Kenneth Aase calculates what the future looks like for these grey-brown feather balls – and hopefully other species, too.
Researchers want to find out why quick clay is so unstable
Quick clay collapse can be both dangerous and costly. New research will help us understand more about why the clay is so unstable. And maybe what we can do about it.
How storm surges could impact your workplace
Businesses along the Norwegian coastline are becoming increasingly vulnerable to storm surges and flooding. Researchers have now created digital maps that show who is most at risk.
Many mothers do not show up for postnatal check-ups
All Norwegian women who have given birth will be offered a postnatal check-up by their GP or midwife six weeks after giving birth. Most of those who participate experience this as an important offer. Nevertheless, one in four women does not attend the postnatal check-up.
This little trout died of decompression sickness – a sign of hydropower’s hidden problem
Hundreds of Norwegian hydropower plants threaten fish and bottom-dwelling animals by exposing them to water that is oversaturated with air. The danger increases with wilder, wetter weather and more flooding. The solution may be to use sound in a new way.
Streamlining the production of ‘green’ hydrogen
So-called ‘green’ hydrogen is currently very expensive to produce, but recent research can help save time and resources.
The museum treasures that never see the light of day
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.
Should we smoke salmon using traditional techniques, or should we simply add the flavour?
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.
Here’s what determines whether your income level rises or falls
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.
Gold particles and sunlight can help purify water
Fresh water is under threat on many fronts. Researchers are working hard to solve this problem. One solution uses sunlight and bismutite.
Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect
Early testing of schoolchildren has no impact on their educational attainment down the line. Nor do the tests have any effect on pupils’ mental health or how happy they are at school.
Living longer with personalized chemotherapy – despite incurable cancer
Ragnhild Langli (70) is the first person in Norway to receive personalized chemotherapy for bowel cancer. She is participating in a research study that is the first of its kind in the world.
Harald V, King of Norway, opens a new dementia research centre in Trondheim
A new, national centre will continue the quest to understand how Alzheimer’s and other dementias arise in the brain. The hope is to develop a treatment for dementia diseases.
Children in incubators are particularly vulnerable to hearing loss and brain development damage
Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look at what can be done to protect children’s hearing and development.
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.