How we use media to escape from reality Media can help in an uncertain everyday life, but all the choices can also make it difficult to disconnect.
Norwegians and Americans have different views on tipping Americans often leave a 15 to 20 per cent tip. In Norway, it is common for people to tip little or nothing at all.
Study finds that sharks may have been part of Stone Age Norwegian coastal diets Porbeagle sharks supposedly taste like veal, and were a formidable opponent. Catching one may have conferred high status, according to a researcher.
Safeguarding toddler development: A closer look at screentime Screen time affects young children's brain development. But is it harmful? And what can parents do?
New research lets us into the brains of artists Ever wondered what goes on inside a performer’s brain? With EEG-technology we can show what the performing person feels in real time.
Teaching is a profession in crisis OPINION: Teachers need help to regain pride, status and professionalism around the world. This article offers 5 steps to help teachers as well as students meet changing society.
Norwegian kids don’t want school uniforms, but they all wear the same trousers Researchers visited the homes of 12-year-olds and looked through their wardrobes.
These mass graves in Northern Norway will now be re-examined What killed these people? When did they die? Who are they?
OECD director: Norway can do better More people are struggling financially in Norway. In many other European countries, the trend is similar. But for one group, the development is more dramatic in Norway than in other countries.
New poverty trend in Norway: Food banks face increased demand More recipients of food aid have jobs, and over half are families with children, a survey shows. A new type of poverty is emerging in Norway.
There are tens of thousands of psychopaths in Norway – but they are hard to spot They have an inflated self-image and little empathy. They manipulate and defraud others. There are tens of thousands of them in Norway. But they can be difficult to detect, Pål Grøndahl writes in his new book on psychopathy.
Poverty is inherited, but researchers believe they know how to break the cycle The proportion of children living in poverty in Norway could be halved right now by increasing the child benefit. For long-term impact, however, researchers assert that a different approach is most effective.
Women with higher education know as little about personal finance as men with a primary school education Women know significantly less about money, loans, and savings than men, according to a new study. The situation is worst among young women in their 20s. Researchers are concerned.
Why are fences so provoking? Fences are not only a convenient tool for structure. Fencing also tells a story about power, exclusion and social dynamics.
Heading towards mushroom wonderland The cultural role of psychedelic mushrooms and how they affect the body.
Norwegian archaeology find of the year: A 4,000-year-old grave with skeletons The grave is approximately as old as the pyramids and contained remains of at least five people.
Is it worth pursuing employment if you can live off social security benefits? Researchers have examined the finances of people in Norway who receive almost all of their income from the welfare state.
The extent of manipulated news, images, and videos is greater than ever, according to analysts Fake news and videos make us trust real news less, according to a new study. “This is clearly a concern,” researcher says.
Adam Smith's ‘invisible hand’ is 300 years old The father of economics, Adam Smith, changed the view of how values are created. But it is not self-interest and free markets that constitute the main message in Smith's work, professor believes.
Pigs provided food in the Middle Ages, but men had to watch out for their scrotums It was quite common to have a pig in your backyard in Europe's medieval towns. But there were fines if it was allowed to roam freely, or if it bit off someone's scrotum while that person was using the outhouse.
Precise dating from Medieval Oslo: This is undoubtedly the King's Wharf The King’s Wharf, which was excavated in Bjørvika earlier this year, was built with trees felled in 1288.
What will Norwegians eat if the planes, ships and lorries stop coming? Norway is not sufficiently prepared for major food crises, according to the auditor general. What will the Norwegian diet look like during a long-term stop in imports?
Horse meat was banned over 1,000 years ago, but that did not keep people from eating it And yet, the prejudices still remain.
European tourists experienced culture shock when they came to Norway in the 1800s Tourists often slept in straw-filled beds or on a hard bench in a smoky living room.
Young people with minority backgrounds emphasise their Norwegian identity to have a chance in the job market Exaggerating their dialect and emphasising typically Norwegian leisure interests were among the strategies used by young Norwegians with a minority background to land an interview, and perhaps a job.
In the olden days, many believed that fossils came from dragons and giants ASK A RESEARCHER: Who actually discovered the first fossil?
How can you tell if someone is lying? ASK A RESEARCHER: It is not true that those who lie are nervous. So how can we catch someone in a lie?
A large Gross Domestic Product doesn’t necessarily lead to better lives SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: More than 20 countries perform better than the USA on the Human Development Index (HDI). If money can buy happiness, the economic resources of the USA are clearly not spent well.
Many Norwegians have changed their views on the EU after the Ukraine war “We found significant changes in 2022. These changes persist in 2023,” a researcher says.
Yugoslav prisoners were sent to Norway to die Researcher says that the mortality rate in some Norwegian concentration camps was on par with the worst in Europe.
First-graders in Norway prioritise friendship and play Most first-graders are doing well in school, and the school day is varied and inclusive.
Do you have more or less clothes in your closet than the average Norwegian? Norwegians have an average of just over 350 items in their wardrobe. But having lots of clothes is not necessarily problematic, researchers say.
The pay gap in Norway is getting bigger and bigger The gap between the highest-paid jobs and the lowest-paid jobs has significantly increased over 25 years. Bonuses are one of the drivers of the pay differences.
The Swedish government wants to use facial recognition against gang violence. How helpful is surveillance? A Swedish criminologist says this could be an effective measure.
Medieval Norwegian food was more flavourful than you might think Exotic spices were first exclusive, then became common — until Norwegians stopped seasoning their food.
The lack of women in IT and Information Security limits the potential talent pool OPINION: We are yet to empower women in IT and information security, writes Toktam Ramezanifarkhani.
The theoretical foundation for psychology is shaky. No one knows if the the theories are valid As a therapist, you need to be ready to abandon the method you know and like if it doesn’t make sense for the patient, according to researcher Andreas Høstmælingen.
Before glass windows, people had windows made from cow stomachs What did people do to bring daylight into their homes before glass windows became common in the 18th century?
Something is wrong with psychological research Almost all the studies in psychology confirm what the researchers believe. Should that set off alarm bells?
What is the problem with waitlist control groups in psychological research? Many psychology studies compare patients who receive treatment with patients who are on a waitlist. Research shows that this might be artificially inflating the results.
Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins the Nobel Prize in Literature: "Thoroughly Deserved," says professor First Norwegian to clinch the esteemed award since Sigrid Undset in 1928.
How influencers pave the way for brands to reach potential customers SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Social media’s built-in functions of purchasing make it possible for influencers to give brands access to a loyal crowd of followers who trust them.
It is completely normal to struggle with parenting, researcher says Parents who struggle with raising their children receive little understanding , says education Professor Stein Erik Ulvund.
Were Norwegian whalers worried about what they were doing? Norwegian whaling in the Antarctic consisted of blood, toil and adventure. In his new book, Espen Ytreberg writes about daily life in the industry that ended up almost wiping out the big whales.
Hitler was likely tricked into building 300 coastal forts and stationing more than 100 000 of his soldiers in Norway Nazi Germany used enormous resources to defend itself against a possible allied invasion — which Adolf Hitler was convinced would first happen in Norway.
This Norwegian-Swedish cannon could be one of the oldest in Europe The cannon was loaded and ready for battle when it ended up at the bottom of the sea 600 years ago off what was an important medieval Norwegian city.
Kaisa grew up in a poor family and became poor herself. Why is poverty inherited? Kaisa Hansen-Suckow was born into a poor family. She herself started her adult life as poor.
Melting ice near Norway's highest mountain reveals horse bridle that could stem from the Viking Age Archaeologists have discovered an ancient bridle and other artifacts from a mountain pass almost 2,000 meters above sea level.
Another gold treasure in Norway: 1400 year old gold foil figures found in pagan temple A total of 35 gold pieces have now been found by the roadside near the Hov farm in Vingrom. "It doesn't get much more spectacular than this," says archaeologist.
The aluminium in your old car should be recycled into a new car, not something else OPINION: Unless we acquire greater knowledge about what happens at the atomic and molecular scale during materials recycling, progress towards a truly circular economy will grind to a halt.
Why are there 500 different types of psychotherapy? Treatments can vary widely and are sometimes even contradictory. But no one is making sure that the method you use actually works.
The unknown wartime merchant seamen: Michael, a Briton, was 14 when he was killed on a Norwegian ship 30,000 foreign merchant seamen worked for Norway during the Second World War.
Failing an exam led to higher risk of psychological problems and substance abuse for students A new study shows that pupils who failed the final exam in upper secondary school more often saw their GP with mental health problems afterwards. They were also less likely to complete upper secondary school and pursue higher education.
Can patients get just as well by talking to someone who is not a psychologist? Researchers have no idea why some people get better from going to therapy.
Mothers of children with disabilities earn less than fathers A research group has looked at how income and employment affect parents of children with disabilities. The result shows that mothers earn less.
1500-year-old gold treasure discovered by metal detectorist: “This is the gold find of the century in Norway” Nine gold pendants with rare horse symbols, ten gold beads, and three gold rings from the 6th century were recently discovered by a metal detectorist in Southwestern Norway.
Glacial archaeologist on melting ice in the mountains: "It’s absolutely extreme" The dramatic backdrop to spectacular archaeological finds in the Norwegian mountains is that the ice is melting, rapidly. This year's glacial archaeological season in the mountains is now underway.
Can we trust movies about World War II? A small sentence in Bjørn Tore Rosendahl's doctoral thesis became a big scene in the movie Krigsseileren (War Sailor), which recently won four awards. But the scene is not true.
The third week in kindergarten is the most stressful, saliva from one-year-olds reveals Although the childcare staff thought their new children were beginning to settle in, cortisol measurements showed that the children were still stressed.
Norwegian Musketeers had to learn 43 moves to fire one shot Young boys with imprecise weapons received training based on science and a French manual.
Anxious students need to face their fears; accommodations in school have gone too far, says researcher Anxious students are permitted to avoid doing things they find uncomfortable by teachers. This is becoming a big problem in many schools, according to researcher.
Arguing over what screens do to children is getting in the way of other important issues, researcher says Growing up in the digital age is different from what children and young people have experienced in the past. What if some kids miss out on it?
Women and men are not equal at home – but many are still satisfied Men and women contribute differently at home. Equal couples are more satisfied with the division of labour than less equal ones, but the relationship is not necessarily better.
Coercion in foster homes is not uncommon A new report shows that children in foster homes are restrained, locked up, and monitored. Foster parents have different understandings of what they are allowed to do.
Queer people are exposed to far more violence than straight people Norway is probably one of the safest countries in the world. But it isn't equally safe for everyone.
Almost 9 out of 10 people who drown are men. Why? Three factors may explain why most of those who drown are men.
Negative experiences on social media can affect adolescents’ mental health Even what can be considered as less serious incidents on social media can impact young people's mental health, according to new research.
More stress hormones found in children cared for at home than in kindergartens Does the research finding flip our understanding of stress in the nursery and kindergarten setting?
This is why some houses may seem more haunted than others “If something is inexplicable, we often call it ‘supernatural’,” researcher says.
How the office estranged and empowered queer women SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Historically, the office was both a heterosexual straitjacket and a space where queer women could support themselves and become independent.
Lowest proportion of men admitted to higher education in 15 years Not since 2008 has such a small proportion of men been offered higher education placements as this year. In this year's admissions, the proportion of men is 38.7 per cent.
Do men play better football than women? You might think that you can judge the quality of football regardless of whether men or women are playing the field. One study suggests you are wrong.
This may explain why women earn less on savings than men A new study shows that the fear of a potential loss in an investment outweighed the potential gain.
Researchers excavated and recreated the 170-year-old garden of this royal summer castle “We were lucky that they started photographing at this time,” Professor Annegreth Dietze-Schirdewahn says about the 1850s garden. This summer, you can visit the recreated palace park.
What can we learn from a Swedish fashion brand to innovate for a sustainable future? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How can we ensure that innovation leads us to a better future and not a dystopian one?
It can be physically painful to earn less than your neighbour Earning less than others can physically hurt, according to a recent study. Those with above average incomes experience less physical pain than others, regardless of whether they live in a wealthy or poor country.
Three women became Norwegian queens in this robe. Maud was the last one Right after the coronation of King Haakon and Queen Maud, the Norwegian Parliament decided to stop the practice of coronations. Maud’s coronation robe is now displayed in Queen Sonja’s Art Stable.
