Abortion, girl power, and young voters: This is how Kamala Harris plans to win the election There is broad agreement that the Democrats' chances of winning are greater with Kamala Harris than Joe Biden. But how will the vice president outdo Donald Trump at the ballot box in November?
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: “It was as if I entered a time capsule from the Bronze Age” “I held the flashlight at an angle along the rock, and the figures came to life,” says the archaeologist.
Why does pizza taste so good? Gooey cheese, sweet tomato sauce, and a crispy crust. What makes us like pizza so much?
A unique medieval boat has been given its own museum in Northern Norway However, many secrets still lie hidden within the only preserved medieval boat in Norway.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Unearthed some of the oldest human bones ever found in Norway “I was completely overwhelmed by the responsibility,” says archeologist Gaute Reitan.
What would happen if the limit for self-determined abortion was extended? Norwegian politicians will soon decide whether the limit for self-determined abortion should be moved from the 12th to the 18th week of pregnancy. Researchers do not believe this will affect abortion numbers.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: Found traces of Sámi settlement in the Viking Age It has been difficult to prove that there were Sámi in central Norway at the start of the Viking Age. But then Harald Bugge Midthjell and his colleagues made a discovery.
We need ambitions for an iconic Viking Age Museum OPINION: A modern museum must secure the collection, but also facilitate dissemination and research.
Meat expert's top 5 barbecue tips Are you getting tired of barbecued sausages, marinated pork chops, and bland steak? Don’t worry. There are more exciting meats to put on the grill.
This ship part found in Norway is much older than archaeologists first thought The wood dates back to the late 11th century, close to the Viking Age.
Researchers have identified the reasons behind the decline in students' academic performance Much of it is due to the composition of the students.
Archaeologists' most exciting finds: A truly unique artefact from the Bronze Age was discovered at a depth of 12 metres “I could hardly believe it,” the marine archaeologist says.
Middle East expert believes she knows why Israel is so open about its secrets Hilde Henriksen Waage is not aware of any other country in the world that reveals so much negative and horrific information about itself. She thinks she has figured out why Israel does it.
What did people use as rain gear in the past? ASK A RESEARCHER: It wasn’t until the 1980s that we were able to be completely dry and warm.
Offering products 'for him' or 'for her' is risky business SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Only when consumers perceive a relevant biological difference between men and women, do they accept gendered marketing as legitimate.
Were women who lived together in the past lesbians or just close friends? Gender and sexuality were perceived differently in the early 19th century.
Mostly babies were buried here over 2,000 years ago. What have the archaeologists discovered? The newly discovered burial site consists almost entirely of babies, buried over several hundred years. How do researchers determine that the majority of those buried here were infants, especially when the bodies were cremated?
Archaeologists sound the alarm: Urgent action needed to preserve this Norwegian Viking ship Under layers of sand and soil, a Viking ship is rotting away.
Over 30 mysterious children's graves uncovered in Norway Archaeologists have discovered 40 circular stone formations during an excavation in southeastern Norway. All have cremated bone remains in the centre, mostly from children.
Denmark-Norway engaged in the slave trade to provide workers for their colony's plantations. Some ended up in Norway Vilhelmine and Adam Jacobsen were slaves in Norway.
New Viking ship discovered in Norway A large boat or perhaps a ship, archaeologists initially said. Now they are certain. There was once a Viking ship buried at Jarlsberg.
The unknown story of the liberation of Norway: The Germans first surrendered to a group of journalists A motley assembly of war correspondents and photographers tricked the German commander and were welcomed as heroes in Norway's capital Oslo.
Why do we actually wear ties? People have always struggled with their tie knots – hence the creation of the clip-on tie.
"Imagine being the first person to hold something like this in over 1,000 years" The small gold flake belonged to a person of power in the Merovingian period. Thanks to a faint beep in a metal detector, this 1,500-year-old gold foil figure was found.
Rape, electric shocks, exorcisms, and collective prayer: Queer individuals share their experiences of conversion therapy in Norway “If you're queer, you're a sinner. I did everything I could to correct what perceived as a flaw in myself,” says the leader of the Queer Christian Network.
Jesus killed 2,000 pigs. God sent a woman back into slavery Tens of thousands of confirmands in Norway will receive a completely new edition of the Bible this year. Many of the old stories do not align well with the values we hold dear today.
Norway's most famous rock carving may have been preserved by a Nazi researcher looking for the origins of the Germanic people The skier Rødøy-man was the logo for the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. But in 2016, the petroglyph was destroyed. A researcher sent by Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler may now prove to be the saviour of this 5,000-year-old rock art.
Why have so many started eating Norwegian crispbread? Norway's export of crispbread has grown from almost nothing to over two thousand tonnes in 2023. We Norwegians have also embraced the new and expensive crispbreads.
3,000 Viking swords have been found in Norway A vast collection of 700 swords will soon be displayed at the NTNU University Museum.
These animals are drained of blood in order to save human lives It looks a bit like a scene from a sci-fi movie.
Many young people think that social media can help their mental health Researchers, media and politicians all tend to focus on the negative aspects of social media, according to psychologist and researcher.
Gynaecological instruments have not changed much since ancient times Why not? A gynaecologist still has to look inside the vagina, one researcher observes.
Leif and Anette Marie were the first to lose their lives in the World War II in Norway His story is well documented. Her story is forgotten.
While her husband was doing forced labour for embezzlement, Maren Bang wrote the first Norwegian cookbook The recipes used local foods and were aimed at the general public. The cookbook ran through many editions – until it was forgotten.
God originally had a wife Bible scholars have debated the existence of God’s wife for 30 years. But you will hardly ever hear about this in church.
The judge who saved witches from the stake A boat sank in nice weather. A cow died suddenly. Two neighbours quarrelled. A woman made a strength drink to earn a little extra. These were incidents that could become dangerous for women in the 17th century.
Prison officer so irritated by researchers with no experience that he pursued a doctorate himself “It annoys me that everyone else should have a say, but not those of us who have the experience,” says the prison officer with a doctorate.
Knitting came back, but not hairpin lace. Why? Some types of needlework disappear, while others become popular again. Have you heard about hairpin lace and the Viking technique of nålebinding?
What exactly is Down syndrome? Marte wishes people knew more Marte Meisingset loves to sing and hang out with friends, but gets upset if someone teases her.
What is it like to learn Norwegian? ASK A RESEARCHER: Norwegian can be difficult to learn, but here are some tricks.
Is there something wrong with the prisons in Norway? OPINION: While the Norwegian Correctional Service’s institutional strategy defines resocialisation as the goal, a significant share of those incarcerated come back after release.
Does social media content creation impact the professional identity of preventive health professionals? OPINION: Professionals of preventive health may use social media to build a professional image, and at the same time consciously or unconsciously be shaped by the content they share.
Is nursing not for boys? Gender stereotypes in preschool surprise researchers Children believe it is primarily women who can become nurses and preschool teachers. “A nurse is unbelievably many different things,” says nurse Remi Trygve Pedersen.
The Covid-19 pandemic has unveiled the pervasive dangers of autocratic responses to crises OPINION: Misinformation, divisive rhetoric, and manipulating tactics in order to consolidate power and overshadow governments’ shortcomings were widespread during the pandemic.
Embracing unity: How Scandinavia responded to combat Covid-19 OPINION: A unified, well-communicated approach rooted in a country's socio-political context is paramount in steering through crises.
Maritime pilots were forced to work for the Nazi occupiers and bombed by British planes Some pilots did the job unwillingly, others tried to escape, and some worked for the resistance movement. But there were also pilots who volunteered.
A dramatic love affair sparked the first witch trial in Scandinavia, 250 years before the witch-hunts started Ragnhild Tregagås is the first person we know from the Norwegian Middle Ages who was accused – and later convicted – of magical activity.
Fewer Norwegians attend church services during Easter With each passing year, there are fewer and fewer Norwegians attending Easter service in Norway, according to Statistics Norway. The Church Council points out that more people travel away during the Easter holiday.
How did crime fiction become a Norwegian Easter tradition? Norwegian Easter blends cheerful traditions with chilling crime stories.
What do boys want to be when they grow up? ASK A RESEARCHER: Do boys really want to become firefighters and football players?
Was the Oseberg Viking wagon drivable? New methods are constantly uncovering new details about Norway's oldest vehicle The wagon is the only one of its kind from Norway’s Viking Age, but the wood is dry and brittle. Since 1904, it has been documented with the best technology available.
Women still do most of the housework Even though the division of labour has become more even, there is a difference in the tasks men and women do.
Is there any point in adding bay leaves to your food? ASK A RESEARCHER: Yes, some believe. Others are unconvinced.
Researchers found something surprising when deceased drivers were autopsied Norwegian men have heart attacks more often than was known and die a natural death behind the wheel. And a fairly large proportion of drivers in fatal collisions have likely taken their own lives.
What's the deal with K-pop? ASK A RESEARCHER: The Korean music genre has become very popular in Norway and across the globe. Why is that?
Gender differences are increasing in higher education In all Norwegian municipalities, there is a larger proportion of women with higher education than men, according to Statistics Norway.
This book made medieval Norway a kinder country In a time that many believe was dark and merciless, Norway produced an unusually fair-minded piece of legislation.
Here, young adults may receive a trial basic income – the first such scheme in Norway By providing a guaranteed minimum income to all young people under the age of 30 who are out of work or further education, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration in this city hopes to encourage more people to enter the workforce. But will they bother to work then?
Researcher: Personality is a lottery that affects how we perform in school Researchers have looked at siblings with different personalities to find out what works best – and worst – in the classroom.
Norwegian Institute of Public Health: The real concern with social media is not the amount time spent on it The fact that adolescents spend a lot of time on social media is not what is most problematic about the development, according to a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Should cabin owners in Norway pay extra tax? Cabin construction is now the main reason for the development of much Norwegian mountain nature.
Why do people with little money make so many bad decisions? Psychologist Ingvild Stjernen Tisløv says that people with payment problems need more professional help. This year, thousands of bank employees in Norway are being taught basic psychology.
Why is it so difficult to determine whether Israel is committing genocide? For someone to be convicted, genocide must be the only possible explanation for what they have done. How do they figure that out? And what about Hamas, can they be convicted of the same?
There are now over 5.5 million people in Norway The population in Norway increased by 61,219 in 2023. Ukrainian refugees strongly contributed to the growth for the second year in a row.
Why do so many voters around the world vote for authoritarian men? These voters voluntarily give their vote to politicians who are not particularly interested in democracy.
Researcher: The next terrorist may come from the countryside – municipalities must be vigilant Large cities have good measures in place to prevent radicalisation, but potential extremists could just as well live in the countryside. Municipalities must be vigilant, researcher believes.
Museums should never make collections like these again There is not room for everything in museum exhibitions. But what is stored away also tells a story.
More adolescents have become lonely – these are especially vulnerable Why are more young people becoming lonely? Two Norwegian researchers have some possible explanations.
The refugee camps that lie in ruins have been the homes of Palestinians for four generations. Will they be rebuilt? “It’s in the refugee camps that militant groups often emerge,” a researcher says.
Summons 446 signatures: Should all PhD candidates learn Norwegian? We are concerned OPINION: According to the Action Plan for Norwegian Academic Language, all temporary employees are required to attend Norwegian courses, and all permanent employees must become proficient in Norwegian within 3 years. Over 400 researchers assess the implications this will have on the sector.
Student survey: Reading comprehension is better on paper than on screens It is important that screen use in school does not replace reading in print, according to the Norwegian Screen Use Committee, in its first memorandum to the government.
Weight loss medication is very useful for many individuals. However, expert believes things are moving too fast General practitioners experience a significant increase in demand from patients week by week. But there is still a lot we don't know about the medicines, doctors warn.
Norway's Minister of Research and Higher Education resigns after plagiarism scandal Sandra Borch (Centre Party) resigns as Minister of Research and Higher Education following revelations that her master's thesis contains text from other people's theses.
Touchscreens are not the worst distraction in cars, study reveals. So, what is the most distracting factor? A new Norwegian study shows that there are entirely different things that capture our attention behind the wheel.
Why was this Viking ship crushed with stones – and moored – before it was buried? In addition to being crushed, the ship was moored. Despite being on land.
Researchers warn healthcare professionals: Increased cocaine use can lead to more heart disease In 2023, the use of cocaine increased in Norway. Two addiction researchers now believe that healthcare personnel should be aware of the consequences.