Researchers say it's essential for children to learn how to climb into boats and swim in cold water Learning to swim in a pool is not enough, according to researchers.
Archaeologists awarded for preserving ancient artefacts from melting ice They have documented 4,500 finds from the ice – half of the world's glacier archaeological finds. The team behind Secrets of the Ice will soon receive the European Heritage Award.
Do Norwegian customers not feel Tesla shame? Tesla once again tops the sales charts in Norway. What is happening?
Parents are burdened with an invisible 'tax' Parents contribute with two and a half times more resources to societal reproduction than non-parents
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?
0.2 millimetres could damage this Viking treasure Moving the Viking sleds about a hundred metres to the new Museum of the Viking Age is not for the faint of heart. They can move only minutely, or things will go wrong.
The new initiative to bring more international researchers to Norway is ready The Norwegian government has introduced a new initiative aimed at attracting top international researchers to the country.
A Viking woman was buried here with her dog In a recently excavated boat grave from the Viking Age, a woman was buried with her dog at her feet.
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.
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?
How conspiracies spread – and how we stop them SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The growing mistrust is a public health crisis. How are these narratives spread, who do they affect – and what can we do to stop them?
People were able to cross the open sea from Norway to Denmark 4,000 years ago For the first time, a team of researchers is uncovering how this was possible.
The serpent from the Oseberg Viking ship has been hidden in storage for nearly 100 years Today, a replica of the serpent adorns the Oseberg Ship.
Shopping addiction: "We're buying more, but not getting happier" Digital solutions make shopping easier and stopping harder, according to researchers.
Was supposed to have a rejuvenating effect – could end in death Major plague epidemics made people desperate. This led to rushed and deadly solutions.
A Viking was once buried here in a boat grave. What happened to him and the boat? People have lived on this farm for at least 2,000 years. Researchers now know more about the farm's past than the family who found the grave does.
Could blood find its way back onto the dinner table? Back when using blood as food was a common practice, it often tasted of exotic spices, says a researcher.
The largest stave church of all time is probably not Norwegian Were they still prefabricated in Norway?
Researchers race to save data: "I'm utterly shocked" Amid warnings that research data may be deleted, American researchers are urgently working to preserve vital information before the Trump administration removes it.
A 100-day whirlwind from the White House Donald Trump has rapidly and dramatically reshaped the USA on nearly every front. Today, he hits the symbolic 100-day milestone of his second term as president.
The crisis at American universities: Norway to recruit international researchers "Academic freedom is under threat in the USA," says the Norwegian Minister of Research.
Forgotten recipes: Roe waffles, brain sausage, and stuffed heart sacs We used to eat the whole animal. Now we stick to the muscles and minced meat.
How much of the grade differences between boys and girls can be explained by differences in maturation? Those who have progressed further in puberty perform better in school.
Why do Hollywood stars wear outfits no one else wants to wear? "The road from the red carpet at the Oscars to Norway is long," says a fashion researcher.
This happened when students did breathing exercises and learned about stress The effect was greatest among the students who were struggling the most to begin with.
Have we misunderstood Gen Z? “I think generation gaps are a law of nature,” says researcher Camilla Martha Ihlebæk. She is optimistic and has great faith in Gen Z.
Norway should take the lead in attracting American researchers, says Norwegian professor Many of them are looking for jobs in Europe and Canada. Norway should take action to attract world-leading researchers, says a Norwegian professor.
The size of this longhouse suggests powerful rulers existed in Norway long before the Viking Age It is from the 3rd century, long before Norway existed as a nation.
Why is the pope called Pontifex Maximus – a several thousand-year-old pagan Roman title? And has the title been in use since the Romans?
When Frank set out to drain his field, a unique longhouse from before the Viking Age appeared The landowners of the area where the oldest known longhouse in the Nordic region once stood risk losing fertile soil if archaeologists continue excavating.
Final voyage for the Viking ships Norway's fragile national treasure, the Oseberg Ship, will be moved here on a ceiling-mounted track.
Philosopher: If you want to be remembered in 100 years, you should consider this In 100 years, everything will be forgotten. Or will it?
Should Europe build its own social media? Almost all the social media platforms Europeans use are American. Should Europe have its own social media?
When you turn 50, you're only halfway through your working career Many people start to think of themselves as seniors and begin planning for retirement. But that’s completely wrong, researchers point out.
Near doubling in students who are unhappy – researchers point to screen use More than one in four lower secondary school students are unhappy. That is almost a doubling over ten years. A new study links it to screen use and mental health problems.
Researchers were surprised when they turned over the stone in the Viking grave: It looked like female genitalia "Such a clear symbol that even an old sceptic like me must acknowledge it," says the archaeologist.
Report: Positive experiences with 30 km/h speed limit in European cities A speed limit of 30 km/h contributes to more sustainable urban development, concludes a report that examined experiences from a number of European cities.
"Think twice, especially if something provokes strong emotions or seems extreme" The threat of election interference is increasing. A new report shows that disinformation and influence operations are becoming more common in Europe.
Why aren't we having more children? Many fear low birth rates, but researchers believe we should think differently.
Architecture affects our health, according to researchers Buildings and urban spaces are more important for our well-being than we might be aware of.
"The White House has contempt for knowledge," says Norwegian researcher Norwegian researchers will not tone down their criticism of Trump's policies.
Israeli soldiers: "They are the state's killing machines, but for the most part, they've managed to live with it" How do Israeli soldiers manage to carry out their missions? Researcher Hanne Eggen Røislien has interviewed several of them. Her research has sparked reactions.
What kinds of tasks are reasonable for kids to do at home? "Coercion is not the way to go," says a Norwegian researcher.
Technology is not a miracle cure for a clean and tidy internet OPINION: Artificial Intelligence promises to transform our world, how much should we let it?
How did the USA actually become so powerful? ASK A RESEARCHER: The USA has long used its power to influence other countries. But how did they actually acquire this power?
In the face of American aggression, where is the Norwegian and Nordic solidarity? OPINION: The picture of Trump's plane at Nuuk Airport should be replaced by pictures of Nordic leaders – arriving in Nuuk to congratulate Demokraatit on its election victory.
Norway is sending a runestone to Ukraine: "A nice gesture to a people who have endured great hardship," says the foreign minister When Torald died a thousand years ago, his place of death was inscribed on this runestone.
Most crises can be described based on these six characteristics SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How can we communicate fact-based information more effectively during the next prolonged crises?
Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany: "Comes as a shock to us in Europe" Donald Trump is considering withdrawing troops from Germany, according to The Telegraph.
Chefs recreated 200-year-old dishes: “Surprisingly good” In Norway, women from wealthy families prepared their own meals. This was not the case in other countries in the 19th century.
Teens say they show more of themselves when they drink alcohol This is what happened when teens shared their very first experiences with alcohol.
Turkish TV dramas have taken an unexpected global journey SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Turkish TV dramas have already travelled to over 140 countries around the world. Could Scandinavia be the next destination?
Professor: "Norway has a pagan heritage to be proud of" Neither in Celtic, Slavic, nor other Germanic areas of Europe is there anything comparable.
Were Norway's iconic stave churches built by slaves? "All indications point to the fact that the earliest phase of church construction in Norway was not just a matter of communal duty – it also involved slave labour," researcher says.
How old is Norse mythology? Are there myths in Norse mythology that trace back to an ancient Indo-European heritage from thousands of years ago?
Why is women's hair so important in so many religions? ASK A RESEARCHER: The more conservative, the more rules for women's hair.
This is what Americans are doing to stop Trump "It's worth fighting back," says philosophy professor.
Do strict alcohol policies really work? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: A recent study shows how alcohol control measures have affected rates of alcohol-related diseases in the Nordic countries over the past 30 years.
