Feeling apathetic? There may be hope
A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising.
A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising.
A new tool has been developed to identify the early warning signs of burnout. Below we outline the basics
Researchers find the most depression and the least adaptability in poorer areas that are home to a larger proportion of minorities.
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.
Education saves lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic backgrounds.
Elite sports women who want to have children face a number of dilemmas: how will motherhood affect their performance and body? Finances? Family life? Researchers have taken a closer look.
Lectures continue to dominate university teaching, but especially when it comes to big introductory courses, more group work and alternative assignments, such as making podcasts, can have a positive effect.
The vast majority of us cradle babies in the crook of our left arm. Researchers think they know why.
When children first learn to read, a number of factors affect their success. Some of these factors benefit girls more than boys.
Women continue to be underrepresented in senior positions in international sport organizations. New findings reveal more about the reasons why and offer advice on what to do about it.
Living near a glacier is like having a helpful but unpredictable neighbour. As the climate becomes warmer, the risk of unruly behaviour from these neighbours increases. A group of researchers wants to help communities living close to melting glaciers
More than 80 years ago, Norwegian teachers refused to teach Nazi ideology to their students. They were tortured, imprisoned and starved. But they prevailed. The story of how they won — and why it still matters.
Norway is often seen as a shining example of how a country can make its transportation greener by encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars. But Norway’s approach isn’t for everyone — and it may be hampering the country’s efforts to make its transport solutions truly climate friendly.
More people are taking advantage of early voting than before. But the impact on the elections is not exactly what politicians had hoped for.
Teachers should encourage more debate in the classroom. Practicing discussions can help pupils to master situations where they disagree.
Exercising can be absolutely awful. However, none of our excuses matter when it comes to the health benefits. The benefits go beyond physical health —exercise also has a major impact on mental health.
Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents and guardians. Researchers at NTNU have now taken a closer look at the impact of using social media such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok on young people’s mental health.
“A sense of community between generations will be key to ensuring sustainable coastal communities. The importance of children’s learning through work is underestimated,” says Professor Anne Trine Kjørholt.
Data-driven public administration changes the public sector in a fundamental way. But what does this mean for you as a citizen?
It sounds like a simple question: How many countries are there in Europe? However, the answer is more complicated than you might think.
In Norway, girls are much better at reading than boys. But girls and boys perform equally well when using a new teaching method.
Municipalities were given more responsibility for specialist health services in 2012. The changes appear to have resulted in better healthcare for the elderly.
The Norwegian Institute of Technology had special status and an education from the institute virtually guaranteed good career opportunities. That allowed its women graduates to break the glass ceiling in the early 20th century and become chemical engineers. But every woman needed a supportive man behind her.
Teachers now face the extra challenge of designing exams that will prevent students from cheating their way to good grades with ChatGPT.