Written in the blood: Researchers detect signs of cancer risk years in advance of disease

April 11, 2019 in Health

Some serious cancers have been linked to an increase of certain proteins in the blood as early as 15-25 years before a person becomes ill, a series of Swedish studies shows.

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Allergy is a serious public health issue

February 28, 2012 in Health

Food allergies are seen as a serious public health issue in many countries, and a recent report on severe allergic reactions in Norway shows that there are gender differences, age-related risk groups and nuts to watch out for.
Defects found in infertile women’s eggs

February 27, 2012 in Health

For the first time ever researchers have developed a method for studying women’s immature eggs. The new findings could pave the way for customised fertility treatment.
Old spawners important for salmon rivers

February 27, 2012 in Agriculture & Fisheries

Super-veterans among salmon are keys to the survival of river stocks in hard times.
Men say women weigh too much

February 26, 2012 in Health

Men are fatter than they think, and they perceive women as being fatter than they really are. These distorted body images can also apply to how we view our children and could cause serious problems for both sexes.
Big algae surprise in mountain lake

February 26, 2012 in Natural Sciences

A common type of ocean algae has been found in a lake in the mountains of western Norway. Why are they there?
Poor classroom acoustics drive teachers away

February 25, 2012 in Natural Sciences

Classroom acoustics play an important part in determining a school teacher’s job satisfaction. Poor acoustics can make them consider leaving their job.
Which winter sport is the riskiest?

February 25, 2012 in Society & Culture

The ski jumpers dream of new records in today's Ski-Flying World Championship. Norway only managed a disappointing 9th place in the World Cup Super G skiing race in Switzerland yesterday. But behind the records and achievements of winter sports are injuries and accidents.
Detecting oil spills with satellite

February 24, 2012 in Environment

How to discern between a slick of oil pollution and harmless layer of microorganisms from an algal bloom? Bombard it with a radar from a satellite!
Urban design makes birds hit the high C

February 24, 2012 in Natural Sciences

Birds raise their pitch to drown out traffic noise and to make themselves understood in the urban landscape.
Serial criminals could be punished less harshly

February 23, 2012 in Society & Culture

It can be logically argued that repeat offenders should be punished less harshly than today because society hinders the criminal in living a normal life, say philosophers in a new anthology which turns the punishment debate on its head.