Unravelling the origin of mysterious radiation
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.
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Valuable possessions were not returned to Norwegian Jews after the war
Every Norwegian Jew had their homes, possessions and businesses confiscated by the Nazis. Yet significant assets were not returned or replaced when the war was over.
New method detects major methane leaks – the good news is that many can be repaired quickly
The wind’s sweep across desert sand provides important information in the hunt for methane gas leaking from oil platforms. Researchers have now applied this knowledge in the hunt for the climate change driver methane.
Clay can help make for tomorrow’s environmentally friendly quantum technologies
Physicists have now discovered a material that can be very useful in crafting tomorrow’s quantum technology: clay.
Common drugs can help viruses spread
New research shows an unintended and unfortunate side effect of common drugs. They can simply help viruses spread.
Switching diesel locomotives to electric
Locomotives that run on diesel can be electrified. This would both cut CO2 emissions and significantly reduce overall energy consumption, according to a new study.
Does adapting to a warmer climate have drawbacks?
When animals evolve to tolerate higher temperatures, those evolutionary changes might have other negative effects. Or maybe not.
Protecting Iceland’s towns from lava flows – with dirt
It had been dormant for 800 years, but in March 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland came to life. While the eruption was ongoing, large-scale field experiments were conducted to build defensive earthen barriers aimed at slowing down the molten lava flow.
Refrigeration systems in small fishing boats reduce food waste and provide better catch conditions
Only five percent of small fishing boats chill their catch on board, despite the fact that temperature plays a crucial role when it comes to quality and shelf life.
Treatment for panic disorder has a good long-term effect
A four-day treatment method for panic disorder has shown brilliant results. Patients recover quickly after therapy. Research shows that the treatment lasts and that many people experience further improvement afterwards.
Immediate action is a key factor for successful marine restoration
It could take up to 200 years for our degraded ocean habitats to fully recover if we just leave them alone. So, we must intervene. The good news is that it works.
Physically active young people less likely to be depressed
Young people who increase their physical activity from the age of 14 have a lower risk of developing symptoms of depression.
COVID-19: five years since lockdown – what has Norway learned?
How did COVID-19 impact Norway and our lives? Researchers know a lot about what changed, and about what remained exactly the same afterwards.
Exercise helps improve how our brain ages
Good fitness can reduce the risk of dementia and promote healthy brain aging. This recognition should be included in updated health recommendations, say researchers behind the new review.
Where kelp is being turned into lab-grown meat
Researchers are growing the food of the future in this laboratory: meat that uses kelp as an alternative to animal-based ingredients.
A four-week opportunity for young people experiencing social exclusion
Young adults with reduced work capacity benefited greatly from the four-week interdisciplinary rehabilitation stay. The key: an individually tailored programme and a supportive community.
Surprising findings about ADHD may help girls who are struggling
ADHD can exacerbate anxiety, and anxiety can exacerbate ADHD. Girls are particularly vulnerable to developing anxiety disorders, but researchers have recently discovered something that may help slow down – or prevent – the development of these types of disorders.
Hunting for a new circular feed resource from the sea
Bristle worms and soldier fly larvae can grow on aquaculture sludge and become protein-rich feed for fish and livestock. But toxic substances can infiltrate the loop. Now scientists have learned more about which substances we need to keep an eye on.
New clues from old bones: Some Vikings were much more violent than others
An investigation into Viking skeletons reveals a hidden story of violence, power, and the surprising differences between neighbouring Viking societies.
A cocktail of drugs may work against a whole family of viruses
There is still no approved general cure for enterovirus infections, but Norwegian trials appear promising.
Patients’ experience of healthcare should be a greater part of assessing quality
Research shows that despite frequent evaluations, a lot remains unknown about the quality of municipal health and care services.
Dynamic cables – the umbilical cord of ocean installations
Imagine that the wires to your house not only have to withstand high electrical current flow, weather and wind, but also salt water, ocean currents, temperature changes and large movements. This is the big challenge in connecting large, electrical structures at sea to the power grid.
High mercury levels found in Svalbard birds
Norwegian seabirds are struggling. Svalbard seabirds have mercury levels above the threshold for deleterious effects on reproduction, researchers have found.
Are lifetimes of big appliances really shrinking?
The lifetime of some Norwegian appliances, like washing machines and ovens, has in fact decreased over the last decades, a new study says. But the reason is most probably due to consumer preferences and not because of “planned obsolescence.”