Soviet Cold War oceanographic surveys opened up to western scientists

May 23, 2013 in Agriculture & Fisheries

A treasure trove of Barents Sea fisheries data stored for decades in Murmansk can help determine the fate of future offshore oil and gas exploitation in the region.

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Scientists zoom in on neck and shoulder pain

May 23, 2013 in Health

Researchers have developed a method for measuring changes in the central nervous system caused by neck and shoulder pain.
Early puberty under scrutiny

May 22, 2013 in Health

Today’s children reach puberty one year earlier on average than only 15 years ago. Researchers are now sending questionnaires to 11-year-olds in search of a cause.
Calls of duty: physicians frustrated by phone interruptions

May 22, 2013 in Health

Many physicians are concerned by phone interruptions during work, a new study reveals.
Cancer researchers strive to predict chemotherapy resistance

May 21, 2013 in Health

A main obstacle to a cancer cure is chemoresistance. A new test is developed to identify resistant patients before treatment starts.
How bacteria adapt to human hosts

May 20, 2013 in Natural Sciences

Researchers have mapped how bacteria go from living in topsoil to living in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients.
Grassland crops hit by greedy geese

May 20, 2013 in Natural Sciences

It’s a long way from wintering grounds in Belgium and the Netherlands to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, so little wonder pink-footed geese stop over to forage along the way.
Cannes nominations rarely lead to local success

May 19, 2013 in Society & Culture

A Danish movie is nominated in Cannes for the third year running. New research shows that a nomination at one of the major European film festivals significantly boosts ticket sales in overseas cinemas. Festival hits are, however, far from guaranteed to be successful in Denmark.
Surrogacy changes perception of family

May 18, 2013 in Health

Childless Norwegians have travelled abroad for surrogacy, as the service is illegal at home. Their actions and willingness to speak out about them have started to transform the idea of what a family is and should be.
Parkinson’s spreads faster than we thought

May 17, 2013 in Health

The brain of a Parkinson’s patient is damaged at an early stage, even when the symptoms are mild, new study finds.
One in three teenagers suffers chronic stress

May 17, 2013 in Health

A third of all Swedish 16-year-olds are seriously stressed out, according to a new survey. Nearly one in ten also had symptoms of acute burnout.

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Genetic findings offer hope to liver patients

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Researchers have identified nine new genetic loci that are important in the development of a serious liver disease.

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