Norway

Will climate change affect Norwegian kelp forests in a positive way?

February 23, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Climate change, including acidification of the oceans, will likely affect many of the plants and animals in our sea and oceans. Fresh research results indicate that kelp could be favoured by some of the changes.

Are mercury dental fillings really that dangerous?

February 22, 2018 in Health

If mercury is unhealthy for us to eat in fish, why is it okay for it to be in dental amalgam in our mouths?

VR doesn’t measure up to nature

February 20, 2018 in Technology

Virtual reality can provide nature experiences for some people, but so far the technology isn’t very satisfactory. “Going for a walk" with VR glasses made study participants cyber sick.

More breast cancer among women with benign findings

February 18, 2018 in Health

Women who are called in for more testing after mammography and whose results are then OK are more likely than others to develop breast cancer in the subsequent two years. But the absolute risk remains low.

Household cleaners can be as bad as smoking for your lungs

February 19, 2018 in Health

Cleaners who have regularly used cleaning sprays over 20 years were found to have reduced lung function equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes a day over the same period.

Elderly people with dementia need more physical activity

February 15, 2018 in Health

A new study shows that elderly people with dementia who have good balance, muscular strength and mobility are less likely to suffer from depression.

It matters who your mother is, even for fish

February 13, 2018 in Natural Sciences

OPINION: New research could result in both bigger and better farmed fish.

Public transport poses problems for those with mental disorders

February 12, 2018 in Society & Culture

Many of us experience mental disabilities of one kind or another in the course of life. A new study points out problems this can cause for users of public transport services.