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Why do Trump and Putin sound so similar when talking about Europe's decline?

Why do Trump and Putin sound so similar when talking about Europe's decline?

This is how you catch a cold

This is how you catch a cold

Does flour expire?

Does flour expire?

Researcher on the world order: 'It could be a parenthesis in world history that's now coming to an end'

Researcher on the world order: "It could be a parenthesis in world history that's now coming to an end"

What if you could erase your ex from your mind?

What if you could erase your ex from your mind?

The pastor’s wife scandal that was hushed up

The pastor’s wife scandal that was hushed up

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

University of Inland Norway

Researchers now know how many moose are taken by wolves and bear each year

Researchers now know how many moose are taken by wolves and bear each year

University of Bergen

The proteins in your blood can reveal early signs of heart problems

The proteins in your blood can reveal early signs of heart problems

Oslo Metropolitan University

The mural in Oslo City Hall conceals a dramatic story – about the artist’s own life

The mural in Oslo City Hall conceals a dramatic story – about the artist’s own life

100 years of quantum mechanics: A strange idea that changed everything

100 years of quantum mechanics: A strange idea that changed everything

You can save CO₂ by changing when you take a shower

You can save CO₂ by changing when you take a shower

Why the magic mushroom anti-ageing claims are overblown

Why the magic mushroom anti-ageing claims are overblown

Why are antidepressants so stigmatised?

Why are antidepressants so stigmatised?

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Why don't animals have green camouflage?

Why don't animals have green camouflage?

Professor: This is why Donald Trump gets away with so much

Professor: This is why Donald Trump gets away with so much

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

University of Agder

Fear being rejected: Half pay for gender-affirming surgery themselves

Fear being rejected: Half pay for gender-affirming surgery themselves

NIKU - Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research

Archaeologists debunk period myths from the Middle Ages

Archaeologists debunk period myths from the Middle Ages

NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

These traps can reveal the family lives of brown bears

These traps can reveal the family lives of brown bears

New study of Svalbard's polar bears: 'Completely different from what we expected,' says researcher

New study of Svalbard's polar bears: "Completely different from what we expected," says researcher

Why is this rare Norwegian forest so special?

Why is this rare Norwegian forest so special?

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

The Norwegian Veterinary Institute

Why stressed salmon are more vulnerable to disease

Why stressed salmon are more vulnerable to disease

University of Agder

Study: 'Young people take Paracetamol and Ibuprofen for anxiety, depression, and physical pain'

Study: "Young people take Paracetamol and Ibuprofen for anxiety, depression, and physical pain"

University of Oslo

Mainland Europe’s largest glacier may be halved by 2100

Mainland Europe’s largest glacier may be halved by 2100

Do pregnant women get cavities more easily?

Do pregnant women get cavities more easily?

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Many nail polishes contain dangerous chemicals. A new law has now been introduced

Many nail polishes contain dangerous chemicals. A new law has now been introduced

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Take a look at what a rock carving hunter found

Take a look at what a rock carving hunter found

Sally Rooney, Kneecap, and the fine line between activism and support for terrorism in Denmark

Sally Rooney, Kneecap, and the fine line between activism and support for terrorism in Denmark

Digital healthcare: Norway's path to smarter and greener hospitals

Digital healthcare: Norway's path to smarter and greener hospitals

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Why is nothing being done about the destruction of nature?“We hand over the data, but then it stops there'

Why is nothing being done about the destruction of nature?“We hand over the data, but then it stops there"

Saving seagrass and French oysters: New solutions give new life to Europe's coastal areas

Saving seagrass and French oysters: New solutions give new life to Europe's coastal areas

NUPI, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

The war in Ukraine: 'France and the UK clearly stand out'

The war in Ukraine: "France and the UK clearly stand out"

Oslo Metropolitan University

Mental health problems are widespread among Ukrainian refugees

Mental health problems are widespread among Ukrainian refugees

Girls and boys live different digital lives, according to researchers

Girls and boys live different digital lives, according to researchers

Greenlandic researcher: 'We are too humble as a people to own Mother Earth'

Greenlandic researcher: "We are too humble as a people to own Mother Earth"

How to overcome sugar cravings

How to overcome sugar cravings

The 'world’s toughest animal' is tiny – like a comma

The 'world’s toughest animal' is tiny – like a comma

Lifestyle: Why it's easier to follow trends than sound advice

Lifestyle: Why it's easier to follow trends than sound advice

Propaganda researcher on the Greenland threats: 'This could be the goal'

Propaganda researcher on the Greenland threats: "This could be the goal"

This supplement may provide harmful amounts of iodine

This supplement may provide harmful amounts of iodine

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When your doctor is online: People expect a reply within 24 hours

When your doctor is online: People expect a reply within 24 hours

The usual practice is to receive a reply within five working days.

Researchers now know more about why quick clay is so unstable

Researchers now know more about why quick clay is so unstable

Quick-clay landslides can be both dangerous and costly. Researchers can now see what happens at the nano level.

A quarter of the birds here have disappeared

A quarter of the birds here have disappeared

The negative trend can be seen across all of Europe. But some bird species are increasing in number.

Researchers: Not testing for Covid-19 is creating problems

Researchers: Not testing for Covid-19 is creating problems

Will the USA or Russia try to take Svalbard? 'With Trump, you never really know'

Will the USA or Russia try to take Svalbard? "With Trump, you never really know"

10 things you didn't know about house sparrows

10 things you didn't know about house sparrows

Immigrants to Norway have a lot in common with Norwegian emigrants to the USA

Immigrants to Norway have a lot in common with Norwegian emigrants to the USA

Do you plan to exercise more in 2026? Don't fall into this common trap

Do you plan to exercise more in 2026? Don't fall into this common trap

This Norwegian invention could be used in the fight against resistant bacteria

This Norwegian invention could be used in the fight against resistant bacteria

Optimism reduced inflammation in people's bodies. Here are the researcher’s tips for thinking more positively

Optimism reduced inflammation in people's bodies. Here are the researcher’s tips for thinking more positively

Uprising in Iran: 'I think this regime is nearing its end'

Uprising in Iran: "I think this regime is nearing its end"

This ribbon worm has set a world record

This ribbon worm has set a world record

35 per cent made new friends through this test

35 per cent made new friends through this test

Resistant gonorrhoea has increased without new medications being introduced. 'Suddenly two come along,' says senior physician

Resistant gonorrhoea has increased without new medications being introduced. "Suddenly two come along," says senior physician

Why does Trump actually want Greenland?

Why does Trump actually want Greenland?

Jeanette became anxious and isolated. New research shows how the covid quarantine affected our mental health

Jeanette became anxious and isolated. New research shows how the covid quarantine affected our mental health

Earth has its own sunscreen – and it works

Earth has its own sunscreen – and it works

'The US could take over Greenland in an afternoon if it wanted to'

"The US could take over Greenland in an afternoon if it wanted to"

Young people prefer AI when they have questions about mental health

Young people prefer AI when they have questions about mental health

2025 brought hope and new insights: Vaccines, ultra-processed food and a comet

2025 brought hope and new insights: Vaccines, ultra-processed foods, and a comet

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Ultra-processed foods: 'Someone must dare to do what was done with the smoking ban'

Ultra-processed foods: "Someone must dare to do what was done with the smoking ban"

Top archaeological discoveries in Norway in 2025: Vikings, gold, and ice finds

What Norwegian archaeologists found in 2025: Viking skeletons, a spectacular gold ring, and a trapping facility that melted out of the ice

Is Norwegian America dying out?

Is Norwegian America dying out?

When will the next ice age come?

When will the next ice age come?

Ultra-processed foods: Have we forgotten the biggest problem?

Ultra-processed foods: Have we forgotten the biggest problem?

Leadership in an era where people are expected to work longer: Shift the focus from 'I' to 'we,' says researcher

Leadership in an era where people are expected to work longer: Shift the focus from 'I' to 'we,' says researcher

Is it actually dangerous to give children multivitamins?

Is it actually dangerous to give children multivitamins?

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

University of Oslo

AI makes fake news more credible

AI makes fake news more credible

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Many mothers do not show up for postnatal check-ups

Many mothers do not show up for postnatal check-ups

Human bodies may be ageing faster than ever

Human bodies may be ageing faster than ever

Gigantic collection of fossils concealed an ancient surprise

See the photos: Gigantic Norwegian fossil find concealed an ancient surprise

This is what happens to silver when we polish it

This is what happens to silver when we polish it

Does the stomach flu usually start at night?

Does the stomach flu usually start at night?

Norwegian was considered the language of the heart for Norwegian immigrants. Then something happened

Norwegian was considered the language of the heart for Norwegian immigrants. Then something happened

The EU bans PFAS in children's toys. When will toys become safe?

The EU bans PFAS in children's toys. When will toys become safe?

People once believed Lussi wreaked havoc on the night of 13 December 'We children were afraid'

People once believed Lussi wreaked havoc on the night of 13 December "We children were afraid"

A researcher tried to go a day without using defence mechanisms. He lasted one hour

A researcher tried to go a day without using defence mechanisms. He lasted one hour

Is cod liver oil healthy even though it contains environmental toxins?

Is cod liver oil healthy even though it contains environmental toxins?

Here you can gaze straight into the Eye of Africa – but what are you really looking at?

Here you can gaze straight into the Eye of Africa – but what are you really looking at?

Fewer foreigners want to work in Norway

Fewer foreigners want to work in Norway

The last stop for Norwegian emigrants was a place similar to Norway

The last stop for Norwegian emigrants was a place similar to Norway

Norway has experienced a remarkable number of ice ages

Norway has experienced a remarkable number of ice ages

Norwegian immigrant achievements lasted only a few generations

Norwegian immigrant achievements lasted only a few generations

Fluid flows from the Earth's interior near Norway's deepest hole

Fluid flows from the Earth's interior near Norway's deepest hole

Norwegian archaeology find of the year: 'So well preserved that they appear to have been made yesterday'

Norwegian archaeology find of the year: "So well preserved that they appear to have been made yesterday"

New findings on weight-loss drugs and Alzheimer’s

New findings on weight-loss drugs and Alzheimer’s

Why is squirrel hunting allowed in Norway?

Why is squirrel hunting allowed in Norway?

Why do people leave Norway? Dissatisfaction with the health care system is one reason

Why do people leave Norway? Dissatisfaction with the health care system is one reason

How did the first words originate?

How did the first words originate – possibly some 135,000 years ago?

'It's easy to spot a Norwegian immigrant. They are serious men and women in new, homemade clothes'

'It's easy to spot a Norwegian immigrant. They are serious men and women in new, homemade clothes'

Where do all the animal skeletons go?

Where do all the animal skeletons go?

Why are Norwegian-Americans so Christian?

Why are Norwegian-Americans so Christian?

ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES FROM UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Oslo Metropolitan University

Only 1 in 10 Ukrainians want to return

Only 1 in 10 Ukrainians want to return

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

This woman's grave from the Viking Age excites archaeologists

This woman's grave from the Viking Age excites archaeologists

Over a span of 150 years, a billion Islamic silver coins may have flowed into the Viking world

Over a span of 150 years, a billion Islamic silver coins may have flowed into the Viking world

The Earth is getting dimmer

The Earth is getting dimmer

1,500-year-old spearheads, wooden posts, and antlers emerge from the melting ice

1,500-year-old spearheads, wooden posts, and antlers emerge from the melting ice

Researcher on climate change: 'Less pessimistic than ten years ago'

Researcher on climate change: "Less pessimistic than ten years ago"

Why the WHO failed when the world needed it most

Why the WHO failed when the world needed it most

EU expert on Norway acting as guarantor for Ukraine loan: 'Brilliant idea'

EU expert on Norway acting as guarantor for Ukraine loan: "Brilliant idea"

How to get a fish to bite

How to get a fish to bite

What should you cut your food on? Here's how wood, plastic, titanium, glass, and silicone compare

What should you cut your food on? Here's how wood, plastic, titanium, glass, and silicone compare

The Chinese had enough. 'They wanted the blue sky back'

This happened when the Chinese had had enough

Became pregnant after 19 years with help from artificial intelligence

Became pregnant after 19 years with help from artificial intelligence

Norway exports salmon with wounds, but that's not the real problem

Norway exports salmon with wounds, but that's not the real problem

World War II: 63 Norwegian men were arrested for having sex with German men

World War II: 63 Norwegian men were arrested for having sex with German men

“They no longer knew their language, they spoke and dressed differently”

“They no longer knew their language, they spoke and dressed differently”

Why are there thousands of chemicals in plastic?

Thousands of chemicals in plastic: "Why do we continue with this outrageous use?"

Eight pages bound in furry seal skin may be Norway's oldest book

Eight pages bound in furry seal skin may be Norway's oldest book

Why does AI keep making things up that aren't true?

Why does AI keep making things up that aren't true?

Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen?

Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen?

Are you very picky? Then you might have an eating disorder

Are you very picky? Then you might have an eating disorder

Researcher: How to spot AI-generated videos

Researcher: How to spot AI-generated videos

Can we lower the temperature again if we exceed the 1.5-degree target?

Can we lower the temperature again if we exceed the 1.5-degree target?

Why do Trump and Putin sound so similar when talking about Europe's decline?

Why do Trump and Putin sound so similar when talking about Europe's decline?

US propaganda is designed to make people politically passive, according to a researcher. "This is an effect that benefits authoritarian forces."

This is how you catch a cold

This is how you catch a cold

Infection spreads through tiny airborne particles in poorly ventilated rooms. Hand hygiene is likely less important.

Does flour expire?

Does flour expire?

Researchers share their best tips to help you avoid unpleasant surprises.

The pastor’s wife scandal that was hushed up

The pastor’s wife scandal that was hushed up

Researcher on the world order: 'It could be a parenthesis in world history that's now coming to an end'

Researcher on the world order: "It could be a parenthesis in world history that's now coming to an end"

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