Sweden

First Scandinavians came from north and south

January 12, 2018 in Society & Culture

Scandinavia has been a melting pot of cultures ever since the first people arrived after the last ice age, new DNA analyses show.

Swedish women less trusting of researchers

January 11, 2018 in Society & Culture

Norwegian women seem to trust researchers and research more than Norwegian men do. Next door in Sweden, it’s the opposite.

How does a newt make a new tail?

January 10, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Scientists have found the genes that are linked to the regrowth of body parts.

Dogs and cats are big business in Sweden

January 8, 2018 in Society & Culture

Just how many jobs do pets — and their loving owners — actually create? Swedish researchers have now provided some numbers to answer that exact question.

These are the fruits and vegetables we waste the most

January 4, 2018 in Society & Culture

Seven vegetables and fruits represent about half of all produce that goes to waste in supermarkets, according to a Swedish study. A focus on these can cut costs and help the environment.

Ailments contribute to low life expectancy after first suicide attempt

December 27, 2017 in Health

People who have attempted suicide tend to live shorter lives than others, even though their deaths are mostly caused by disease.

Africa has plans for a Great Green Wall: Why the idea needs a rethink

February 8, 2018 in Society & Culture

It could improve life and resilience in the drylands that surround the Sahara. But progress on the ground is inconsistent with lofty political ambitions.

New gene therapy gives hope to people born with inherited eye disorder

January 9, 2018 in Health

We are now on the cusp of being able to offer hope to the thousands of patients who suffer from inherited retinal degeneration.

New research shows explaining things to ‘normal’ people can help scientists be better at their jobs

January 5, 2018 in Society & Culture

Science communication could have a huge impact on learning, research, and democracy. But to make use of this power, scientists need to “zoom out” and connect their research to the world outside.