Damsel in distress or sexy sidekick? The representation of women in video games has changed

February 16, 2019 in Society & Culture

The representation of women in video games has been under debate, and this may have caused more nuanced female characters.

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Chronicles for the comatose

February 14, 2012 in Health

Norwegian nurses keep diaries for their patients who are in comas. When patients wake up these special journals can help them cope with traumas.
Organic tools found in Stone Age camp

February 14, 2012 in Society & Culture

Sensational new archaeological find reveals paddles and bow in underwater Stone Age settlement
Self-harm is not only for troubled teens

February 13, 2012 in Health

Self-inflicted cuts and burns have become such a widespread phenomenon that ordinary, otherwise well-balanced young people have started doing it. The problem is seen in both sexes to an equal degree.
The mysterious Arctic skate

February 13, 2012 in Agriculture & Fisheries

A hundred-kilo barn door with two sharp “penises” glides above the seabed in Norwegian fjords, prowling for a female. Meet the Arctic skate, an ancient and secretive fish.
School screening tests misused

February 12, 2012 in Society & Culture

Screening tests designed to spot pupils who need extra assistance in reading, are used to rank schools. Also pupils are trained specifically for the tests to maximise their scores, claims Norwegian reading expert.
China has inspired us since Enlightenment

February 12, 2012 in Society & Culture

Europe and the USA are stagnating economically, while China thunders ahead. Can we learn anything from China? New research shows the West has been inspired by China since the Age of Enlightenment.
Double standards for the internet hurt users

February 11, 2012 in Society & Culture

Western politicians praise the internet as a tool in the fight against authoritarian regimes – so why do they limit access to the web by registering users and censoring content?
What’s the deal with morning breath?

February 11, 2012 in Natural Sciences

While you sleep the bacteria in your mouth are forced onto a low-carb diet. They protest by gassing your breath with sulphur.
Baby cries shorten our reaction time

February 10, 2012 in Health

The sound of a baby crying motivates our brain’s alertness and sharpens our ability to react with highly accurate movements. The sound of a woman crying does not have the same effect.
Microbe masters

February 9, 2012 in Natural Sciences

Viruses, bacteria and parasites make us sneeze, poop or scratch our behinds. Can they also be behind some of the world’s major cultural differences?

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Mobile health tools should be studied using new methods

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By analysing how patients use mobile health technology it is possible to understand the health affects of the apps and those who they affect. Researchers believe that traditional research methods are not suitable.

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