Norway

Bob Dylan’s poetry has its roots in the Bible

May 10, 2019 in Society & Culture

Musician and 2016 Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan surprised many people with his evangelical Christian period. But the poet has been inspired by Christianity throughout his career, even in his protest songs.

Check your baggage for alien species before visiting the Arctic

May 10, 2019 in Environment

Are you travelling to the Arctic? Seeds, insects and parasites can travel with you as stowaways without your knowledge. This bear explains how you can avoid bringing unwanted species that can threaten the vulnerable Arctic environment.

Therapy can help men stop domestic violence

May 7, 2019 in Society & Culture

It is not given that violent men who get therapy will stop their behaviour. A decisive factor for success is that the therapist and the client have a common understanding of the problem, according to researcher Bente Lømo.

Perceived emotional support from the teacher is associated with higher achievement in reading

May 4, 2019 in Society & Culture

A recent Norwegian study shows strong associations between first grade students feeling liked and respected by their teacher, and their achievement in reading.

Drinking during pregnancy is probably not the cause of children’s behavioural problems

May 6, 2019 in Health

But a Norwegian alcohol researcher believes the new findings have some limitations.

Exhaust gas is to blame: Ground-level ozone is damaging crops

May 2, 2019 in Environment

Exhaust gas emissions have doubled the amount of ground-level ozone. Vegetation is being destroyed. Food production is decreasing. Researchers now fear that the damage is greatest in the Arctic regions.

Striking settlement pattern differences among immigrants in Norway and Sweden

April 29, 2019 in Society & Culture

Immigrants from non-European countries tend to be more dispersed throughout the country in Norway than they are in Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Video works best when it is adapted

April 27, 2019 in Health

The patients' needs determine whether video use in hospital treatment is sustainable. Sometimes it is easier to make a phone call than talk to the doctor on video, research shows.

Online bullying can cause post-traumatic stress-like symptoms

April 26, 2019 in Society & Culture

Many children and young adults have their mobile phones with them when they go to sleep. Some find it absolutely necessary. They never know when they will get a message from a bully.