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Securing the world’s longest floating bridge against strong wind

June 21, 2017 in Natural Sciences
In order to build the bridge, the engineers need to know exactly how the wind behaves on the bridge site. Scientists are working on a new method for wind measurements.

Helping the helpers: supporting parents of children with disabilities

June 21, 2017 in Society & Culture
When Erik Sand and his wife had their third child 16 years ago, their lives changed forever. Their son, Simen, was born with Down’s syndrome with serious complications.

Police are on the streets while criminals are online

June 20, 2017 in Society & Culture
Police students are still taught to catch thieves on the streets, even though crime for monetary gain has moved to the Internet.

Far more women can safely take oestrogen supplements

June 17, 2017 in Health
Women run higher risks of heart attacks after menopause sets in because their oestrogen levels drop. More could be safely taking hormone supplements but a Norwegian professor asserts that women have been frightened from doing so by the media.

Identifying Ideas with Artificial Intelligence

June 16, 2017 in Natural Sciences
If you are a beer enthusiast, you have probably commented on some or other post in Facebook beer forums. In the future, these types of comments may be used to identify new ideas by utilising artificial intelligence (AI).

Norwegian PhD candidates are content

June 15, 2017 in Society & Culture
Postgraduate doctoral degree candidates are more satisfied with their educational and future prospects than they were a few years ago.

International PISA tests show how evidence-based policy can go wrong

June 14, 2017 in Society & Culture
OPINION: PISA gives scores to participating countries so they can be ranked from best to worst for the skills measured, as well as measuring how they stand globally over all skills. Too much importance is being given to these scores and rankings.

Sun exposure in youth can protect against multiple sclerosis

June 13, 2017 in Health
People who spend a lot of time outdoors in their teens run just half the chance of contracting multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a Norwegian study.

Why adolescent girls have more health complaints than boys their age

June 12, 2017 in Health
Stress from schoolwork and low self-esteem can be reasons why girls in their mid-teens experience more subjective health complaints than teenage boys. A Norwegian study indicates that body dissatisfaction is less of a factor than anticipated.

Sami victims of violence do not seek help

June 10, 2017 in Society & Culture
People with Sami background who experience domestic violence seek help from the authorities less often than other Norwegians. A new report has looked at what may be done.

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