Wear patterns on figures from the Viking Age reveal how they were used Until now, researchers have mainly focused on identifying who is portrayed on amulets from the Viking Age. Marianne Hem Eriksen wanted to find out how they were used.
The catastrophe in 1956 shook Belgium. Researchers have now provided answers to the bereaved “It has been a national trauma in Belgium,” says researcher Magnus Deli Vigeland. The consequence of this discovery also reveals an unpleasant truth.
How often should you replace food and water in our emergency stockpile? Canned food is one of the best options for long-term storage, according to a food researcher, but there's one mistake you must avoid at all cost.
Sally Rooney, Kneecap, and the fine line between activism and support for terrorism in Denmark Why Irish voices like Sally Rooney and Kneecap are leading the conversation on Palestine
Parents are burdened with an invisible 'tax' Parents contribute with two and a half times more resources to societal reproduction than non-parents
A ‘Roman’ army from Norway of a thousand men may have fought in Denmark 1,800 years ago A Norwegian archaeologist believes that the Norwegians were on their way to the Roman Empire as mercenaries around the year 205.
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."
Researcher on the world order: "It could be a parenthesis in world history that's now coming to an end" Is the current world order coming to an end? "It's hard to imagine the world returning to how things once were," says researcher.
What is good lighting when the vision changes? Is it just about being able to see? Or should we recognize that lightning can affect your mood and emotions and that might be just as important?
Young people imagine a dystopian future due to climate change Rogue tidal waves. Killer heat waves. Prolonged drought. Unbreathable air. This is what young people imagine when writing climate sci-fi.
Greenlandic researcher: "We are too humble as a people to own Mother Earth" For Inuit communities in Greenland, owning land has never been the norm. What does it mean for them now that someone else wants to own it?
Propaganda researcher on the Greenland threats: "This could be the goal" "We absolutely must take this seriously," says researcher.
Will the USA or Russia try to take Svalbard? "With Trump, you never really know" "If anyone is enjoying themselves right now, it's Putin and Xi," says researcher.
Immigrants to Norway have a lot in common with Norwegian emigrants to the USA After three generations, ties to the grandparents’ homeland have weakened.
Uprising in Iran: "I think this regime is nearing its end" The protests continue, and researchers do not believe they will die down anytime soon. How long can the regime survive?
35 per cent made new friends through this test Millions worldwide have taken a DNA test. But why do they do it?
Why does Trump actually want Greenland? "He probably thinks Greenland is bigger than it is", says a researcher.
"The US could take over Greenland in an afternoon if it wanted to" "The United States is so powerful that it can largely treat the Kingdom of Denmark and Europe however it wants," says researcher.
What Norwegian archaeologists found in 2025: Viking skeletons, a spectacular gold ring, and a trapping facility that melted out of the ice Described as “extremely sensational” and “fantastic,” these discoveries even left one archaeologist wondering if she was being pranked. Here are the standout archaeological finds from the past year.
Is Norwegian America dying out? "It's usually the grandparents who have the time to get involved," says a Norwegian-American.
Leadership in an era where people are expected to work longer: Shift the focus from 'I' to 'we,' says researcher "Leadership development must not end up becoming self-development."
Norwegian was considered the language of the heart for Norwegian immigrants. Then something happened Research on these communities helps us understand other immigrants better.
People once believed Lussi wreaked havoc on the night of 13 December "We children were afraid" That's what a Norwegian man said about growing up in the 1800s.
Fewer foreigners want to work in Norway Last year, only one third as many labour immigrants arrived cameto Norway as a decade ago. Much of the decline is linked to Poland’s economic success, as well as Norway’s weakened currency.
The last stop for Norwegian emigrants was a place similar to Norway The last large Norwegian community in the United States arose in the west.
Norwegian immigrant achievements lasted only a few generations This is what happened to the Norwegian farms in the USA.
Norwegian archaeology find of the year: "So well preserved that they appear to have been made yesterday" The remarkable find was voted 'find of the year' by Norwegian archaeologists.
Why do people leave Norway? Dissatisfaction with the health care system is one reason Immigrants do not think health care services are good enough.
How did the first words originate – possibly some 135,000 years ago? The first words may have emerged 135,000 years ago.
'It's easy to spot a Norwegian immigrant. They are serious men and women in new, homemade clothes' A Norwegian immigrant wrote that in a letter home in 1853. Making clothes yourself was cheaper than trying to follow American fashion.
Why are Norwegian-Americans so Christian? The immigrants made a new kind of church – unlike the one in their homeland.
Over a span of 150 years, a billion Islamic silver coins may have flowed into the Viking world "Here you see part of the driving force behind the Viking Age," says a Norwegian coin expert.
1,500-year-old spearheads, wooden posts, and antlers emerge from the melting ice Archaeologists are confident they have found a trapping facility that once played a role in the prosperity of western Norwegian communities during the Early Iron Age.
Why the WHO failed when the world needed it most OPINION: Our new study reveals how politics, money, and broken trust turned the pandemic response into a global blame game.
EU expert on Norway acting as guarantor for Ukraine loan: "Brilliant idea" Acting as guarantor for a giant loan to Ukraine would significantly enhance Norway’s standing within the EU, according to researcher Iver B. Neumann.
Norway exports salmon with wounds, but that's not the real problem OPINION: The real issue is that fish with wounds are sick and suffering. Removing the skin before sale does not make the salmon any healthier.
World War II: 63 Norwegian men were arrested for having sex with German men This is significantly more than was previously known.
“They no longer knew their language, they spoke and dressed differently” Native American children were sent to boarding schools. When they returned home, many no longer felt part of their communities.
Eight pages bound in furry seal skin may be Norway's oldest book The little book is so rare that the National Library of Norway is bringing in experts from around the world to learn more.
Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen? "Greed made them turn a blind eye," says Deidre Whiteman of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe.
This was New York's Norwegian slum On this garbage dump in Brooklyn, the American dream came to an end for many Norwegians.
Experts: The rise of the far right will change European politics The far-right surge is not merely sweeping across Europe, it's starting to take hold. Analysts believe European politics may be heading for its greatest transformation in more than a century.
Researcher: "There's a growing rivalry in space right now" A British general says their satellites are being disrupted by other actors. A Norwegian researcher says we will see more of this in the future.
Do you learn just as much from listening as from reading? You can take in the content both ways, but reading has some advantages, according to a researcher.
Do you like spoilers? It says a lot about your personality In a time of streaming and social media, spoilers have become a hot topic. But are they really that destructive?
How can a country built by immigrants be so sceptical of immigrants? "People are very proud of their immigrant heritage, but at the same time very anti-immigrant," says a researcher.
It's now time to put on your mittens, according to the runic calendar The primstavs were used in Norway from the Middle Ages up to modern times.
“The first time I heard anything negative about Norwegian society was when I lived in Norway” How many Norwegian-Americans are there, and how Norwegian do they consider themselves?
Why are young Americans studying Norwegian? It's not just Norwegian-Americans who are learning the language. "They think Norway is some kind of paradise."
The path towards reclaiming Indigenous place names is long and arduous OPINION: The Indigenous peoples’ struggle for the right to call their land by 'its true name' continues. Ella Marie and Katarina Barruk’s recently released song is a reminder of that.
Nobel expert: "Trump is like a little boy in a candy store being told no" It's completely out of the question that the Nobel Committee will allow itself to be pressured into giving the Peace Prize to Donald Trump, says Nobel historian Asle Sveen.
A family of seven lived under this rock for two years Norwegian immigrants often had a tough time when they first reached the US.
Archaeologists have found a rare 9,000-year-old Stone Age hammer in Norway They hoped to maybe find some bone remains. Instead, they discovered a whole settlement with traces of a house and rare objects.
One graph shows a major threat to US democracy OPINION: What makes some societies more resilient against moving in an authoritarian and anti-democratic direction than others?
Sarah was on the very first boat carrying Norwegian emigrants to the USA Risking their lives, poor families crossed the ocean in an overcrowded vessel, chasing the dream of a better life.
Abortion: "Men go through a process that's not so different from the women's" What's it like for the man when the woman considers abortion? Hege Follestad has gained insight into men’s fear and uncertainty in her research.
Sondre Bogen-Straume has autism. He believes schools need to change "If you have negative experiences in school, the likelihood of facing difficulties later in life is much higher,” says Bogen-Straume.
This is how a Viking's hair and beard may have looked A small figurine discovered in Eastern Norway offers the clearest picture yet of a Viking’s hair and his distinctive beard.
No papers, no treatment OPINION: There is a need to ensure that undocumented immigrants are included in healthcare services.
Fear of missing out creates a self-reinforcing cycle of anxiety and engagement OPINION: The problem with digital interaction is not that it leads to social isolation. Rather, the FoMO syndrome creates an unhealthy mental cost of social media.
