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Women and men do not have different attitudes to sickness absence

February 19, 2019 in Health
The myth has been dispelled: New research shows that there are no gender differences in attitudes and norms regarding sickness absence.

The world has become more peaceful

February 25, 2019 in Society & Culture
Although the war in Syria is in its eighth year, statisticians have established that the world is becoming increasingly peaceful.

Loneliness and insecurity dog youngsters as they age out of child welfare services

February 20, 2019 in Society & Culture
Norwegian law stipulates that young people who have grown up in the care of child welfare services are entitled to aftercare until they are 23 years old. But only very few get help after they turn nineteen.

Uncertain future for fraudsters

February 18, 2019 in Technology
Fraudsters who cheat on their taxes, launder money or con insurance companies are facing uncertain times. New statistical methods are increasing the likelihood that they will be caught.

Simulating your cancer treatment on a computer

February 14, 2019 in Health
In ten years, computers will be able to propose the most suitable cancer treatment for you. The idea is to simulate how all possible combinations of existing cancer treatments will work on your particular tumour.

Mobile health tools should be studied using new methods

February 15, 2019 in Health
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.

The Helgeland coast in Norway: pristine and well-preserved

February 14, 2019 in Environment
Nordic coastal ecosystems recently got a scientific health check. The Helgeland coast in Norway did well, according to Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA).

Twitter revealed a more positive attitude towards type 1 diabetes

February 13, 2019 in Society & Culture
Far more hearts, smiles and encouraging words were used when type 1 diabetes was in the tweet, compared to type 2. Researcher Elia Gabarron at the Norwegian Centre for E-health Research took a serious look at smileys.

Solving the mystery of Serengeti’s vanishing wild dogs

February 12, 2019 in Natural Sciences
Twenty-five years ago, African wild dogs disappeared from Serengeti National Park. A firestorm of debate followed when one researcher claimed that handling by scientists was the cause. New research refutes that claim and offers another explanation.

A teeny-weeny mystery: investigating the difference between you and me and a single-celled organism

February 19, 2019 in Natural Sciences
The more scientists look at single-celled organisms, the more they realize we’re not as different from them as was once thought.

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The urban space is sexualised and misogynistic

June 19, 2019 in Society & Culture
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