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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Time to wake up: Climate Change is already here

December 1, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The serious warnings of the latest IPCC report lost the battle for media attention to Brexit, Trump, and the US mid-term elections. But it’s time to sit up and take notice.
Women are more heavily influenced by their husband's retirement choices

November 30, 2018 in Society & Culture

Women whose husbands take early retirement are more likely to retire early themselves, shows a new Norwegian study. But there is no evidence to suggest that men's decisions are influenced by their wife's choices.
How Etruscans reached the afterlife: orgasm, blood, and erotic dance

November 28, 2018 in Society & Culture

A Norwegian professor has proposed a new view of Etruscan death rituals.
Scientists reveal a new permafrost gas mystery

November 27, 2018 in Natural Sciences

You might have heard that the Arctic permafrost may burp up large amounts of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane upon thawing. But did you know that hundreds of other climate-relevant gases might also be released?
Holy mackerel! Debunking myths about this silvery fish

November 26, 2018 in Natural Sciences

After six years of tracking mackerel in the North Atlantic, scientists have uncovered a few fishy secrets.
The hidden price of Iceland’s green energy

November 24, 2018 in Technology

In times of runaway climate change, phasing out fossil fuels and increasing the share of renewables is imperative. But this transition is not without pitfalls as shown by a recent study of two large renewable projects in Iceland.
An ageing population is good for us and the planet

November 23, 2018 in Society & Culture

Western society should embrace ageing and declining population growth, argue ecologists in a new scientific opinion article.
Will we ever see a black hole?

November 22, 2018 in Natural Sciences

In the shadowy regions of black holes two fundamental theories describing our world collide. Can these problems be resolved and do black holes really exist? First, we may have to see one and scientists are trying to do just this.
Baby's gut bacteria might predict obesity

November 21, 2018 in Health

A study of Norwegian children suggests that intestinal bacteria composition at age two correlates closely with weight gain later in childhood.
An open letter to Danish universities: Let us show the way towards a more ambitious climate agenda

November 19, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The letter is signed by more than 650 academics from a number of research fields in Denmark. They are calling for universities to lead by example, and implement climate friendly policies in the workplace in the hope of inspiring change in other sectors.

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Mobile health tools should be studied using new methods

News from Norwegian centre for E-health research

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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